Family Matters Newsletter – April 2015
PDF Version Keen-What? Quinoa By: Anne Zander, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Boulder County Quinoa (keen-wah) is a delicious food that counts as a whole grain. It can add variety and essential nutrients to your diet, especially protein, fiber, calcium and magnesium. Quinoa is really not a grain, but a “seed” that can be […]
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Family Matters Newsletter
The Family Matters newsletter includes a feature article on parenting issues and information on health, physical activity, nutrition and child safety. Articles in Family Matters are copyrighted, but may be reproduced in full without modification if credit is given to Family Matters, Family and Consumer Sciences, Colorado State University Extension. For all other requests, contact […]
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Communities
Colorado Master Gardener – CSU Extension volunteers trained in horticulture and work out of the local county extension office. Local Food Assessments: Northwest Colorado Community Food Assessment Rural Community Energy Assessments – The REC will conduct an in-depth assessment of funding, financing, and workforce development opportunities in energy efficiency and renewable energy for rural Colorado communities. Outreach/Field Offices – […]
Take a TourBlueprints – Housing Plans
Click here for entire list of blueprints. Number Date Pages Description 5185 1987 1 Detached Guest House 5186 1986 1 Detached Guest House Without Kitchen 5506 1987 2 5 Room Log Cabin 5507 1949 1 3 Room Log Cabin 5602 2 Community center 5694 1 Farm Labor Bunk House 5928 1961 3 Cabin 5929 1961 2 […]
Take a TourSmall Acreage Management Newsletters Archives
Click here to subscribe 2014 Fall From 4-H Goat Project to Cheesemaking School High Tunnels: Strategies and Suggestions from Hilien Mesa Vesicular Stomatitis In Colorado CSU Researchers Put Home-Brewed Biofuel to the Test Oil and Gas Development in Colorado Noxious Weeds: Fall Control Upcoming Events Summer Caution on Compost—Can it be too much of a […]
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Recursos en Español
Publicaciones de Patio y Jardín Publicaciones de Cultivos Publicaciones de Insectos Publicaciones de Nutrición, Seguridad Alimentaria y Salud Publicaciones de Energía Publicaciones de Familia, Hogar y Consumo Publicaciones de Recursos Naturales Publicaciones de Patio y Jardín Cancro por Cytospora Cómo crear hábitats para polinizadores Cómo fertilizar el huerto de vegetales Control de malezas gramíneas anuales […]
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Explore a variety of free publications from CSU Extension Note: Select publications are also available in Spanish. Publications Available to Buy You can also find exclusive Extension publications and materials for sale at the CSU Bookstore website, including: Publications Available Upon Request To obtain a copy of these publications, please email CSUEXT_StateAdminOffice@colostate.edu.
Take a TourMystery Bites and Itches – Arthropod and Non-Arthropod Sources in Colorado
Guidelines for County Extension Offices Quick Facts There are some insects, mites, and spiders that bite humans and/or can cause skin irritations or dermatitis. Often sources of skin irritation or those that produce “bite-like” reactions include environmental allergens such as chemicals or irritant fibers. When handling a client with a concern about arthropod bites/itches, an […]
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Choosing a Soil Amendment – 7.235
Print this fact sheet by J.G. Davis and D. Whiting*(2/13) Quick Facts… On clayey soils, soil amendments improve the soil aggregation, increase porosity and permeability, and improve aeration, drainage, and rooting depth. On sandy soils, soil amendments increase the water and nutrient holding capacity. A variety of products are available bagged or bulk for soil […]
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Home, Family & Finances
From the homes we live in and the work that we do to our families and other relationships, you’ll find Extension resources to help you navigate issues, concerns and needs.. Whether you have a question about health, financial literacy, energy efficiency, elder or child-care issues, you’ll find the latest, most accurate data. Topics include: Energy, […]
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