From the Extension Office

Support Local Youth at the La Plata County 4-H Community Garage Sale

Support Local Youth at the La Plata County 4-H Community Garage Sale

Spring has arrived, and for many of us that means it’s time to clean out closets, garages and storage spaces.…

March 21, 2026 • Angela Fountain — La Plata County Extension Office

Who’s ready to garden?

Who’s ready to garden?

OK, a quick show of hands: How many of you are ready to get out there into the yard or…

February 27, 2026 • Heather Houk — From the Extension Office

Women in agriculture: A climate of resilience

From the Extension Office

Women in agriculture: A climate of resilience

I know a lot of our farmers, ranchers and gardeners are men, but right now I want to put a…

January 30, 2026 • Heather Houk — From the Extension Office

Gratitude in action: The heart of 4-H

Gratitude in action: The heart of 4-H

In 4-H, we spend a lot of time teaching young people important life skills like leadership, responsibility, resilience and service.…

January 25, 2026 • Angela Fountain — La Plata County Extension Office

Getting the best out of your Christmas cactus

Getting the best out of your Christmas cactus

Four Seasons Greenhouse and NurseryChristmas cactusFour Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery – Heather Houk Whether you call it a Thanksgiving, Christmas…

January 3, 2026 • Clint Kerns — Special to the Herald

What team are you on?

What team are you on?

When I say cranberry sauce, many of you can hear the distinctive slurp sound it makes sliding out of the…

December 6, 2025 • Heather Houk — From the Extension Office

What the four ‘H’s really mean in 4-H

From the Extension Office

What the four ‘H’s really mean in 4-H

Before each 4-H meeting and event, we recite the 4-H Pledge. Our pledge not only tells us what each “H”…

November 23, 2025 • Angela Fountain — La Plata County Extension Office

I’ve got a Corny one for ya!

I’ve got a Corny one for ya!

I don’t know how October has been for the rest of you, but this has been a rather odd month…

November 2, 2025 • Heather Houk — From the Extension

October marks a new beginning for 4-H in La Plata County

October marks a new beginning for 4-H in La Plata County

The month of October is always exciting for our 4-H community. Not only does it bring crisp air and changing…

October 26, 2025 • Angela Fountain — La Plata County Extension Office