Growing your Future in Larimer County

The Larimer County Agricultural Advisory Board will host its first educational program on March 13, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Larimer County Courthouse, 200 W. Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO. John R. Stulp, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, will open the general session with an overview of the value agriculture brings to our state and local economies. Following Commissioner Stulp will be topics on the history of water and its use in Colorado, grazing management, weed control, wind and solar use, global climate change, and agricultural marketing as it relates to business planning, agricultural taxes and starting an ag. related business.

Speakers from Colorado State University Extension, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Larimer County Weed District, and professional practitioners will provide attendees with a greater understanding of a variety of issues related to a successful agricultural operation. Vendors from various sectors of the agricultural community will be available throughout the day to help answer your questions and illustrate their products and services.

The cost to attend this all day event is $25 per person, which includes lunch. Late registration after March 7, 2010, will be $35 per person.

Click here for a printable brochure describing the event.

For a complete list of programs, speakers and to obtain a registration form, please visit the Larimer County Extension web site at www.larimer.org/ext and click on current events or call 970-498-6000.

Poudre Valley REA • PO Box 272550, 7649 REA Parkway, Fort Collins, CO 80527-2550 - Map
Phone: 970.226.1234 • FAX: 970.226.2123 • Email: pvrea@pvrea.com