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.
GPA Extension FCS Programs and Resources
Healthier Weigh
Diabetes
Colorado State University Extension, Family and Consumer Science Agents of northeast Colorado have historically partnered with local entities to join in the fight against Diabetes. Now, with the help of technology these educational opportunities are not just limited to the northeast area of Colorado, but across the whole state and nationally with the implementation of a Diabetes Webinar Series. Doctors, professors, Diabetes educators and other healthcare professionals are able to share their expertise about diagnosis of, treatment of and management of Diabetes. All webinars are recorded, archived and links posted for viewing anytime.
Click Here to print a copy of the flyer.
Food Safety
Click here for the 2022 ServSafe schedule of classes.
Click here for a detailed brochure and registration information for our March 8, 2022 Food Handler’s Training
Click here for a detailed brochure and registration information for our April 20, 2022 Food Handlers’ Training, TAUGHT IN SPANISH ONLY.
Click here for a detailed brochure and registration information for our June 15, 2022 Food Managers’ Training.
Click here for a detailed brochure and registration information for our August 29, 2022 Food Handler’s Training
Click here for a detailed brochure and registration information for our November 3, 2022 Food Handlers’ Training.
Click here to register and pay online with Eventbrite
Money Matters
Experiencing Loss of Income can be Devastating
Financial, mental, physical, emotional and relational health are key components of well-being. Stable and successful individuals, families, and communities are important to the growth, development and health of our society. When people are in a state of financial and relational wellness, they are in control, confident and focused. They have greater balance and stability so they can concentrate on the most important tasks at hand such a weathering difficulties and making progress toward their goals. Family and financial stability education creates strong communities.
GPA Family and Consumer Science Agents will be partnering with local banks to provide information for families to develop savings plans. The America Saves web site is https://americasaves.org The following links provide more information you can work with now.
Tips to Grow Savings
Make a Pledge and a Plan
Annie's Project
Annie’s Project Events in Colorado
Annie’s Project – Education for Farm Women
A Sample Annie’s Project Course Curriculum
For more information about future programs, contact Jamie Axtell at 970-345-2287 or Jenny Beiermann at 970-241-3346.
Strengthening Families
Click here to register for the 2022 Strengthening Families through Eventbrite.
Click here to find program and local contact information.
Senior Access Points
Senior Access Points needs feedback from Colorado residents. Colorado State University Extension is building a website to help Coloradans access aging-related information and supports in their communities. Click HERE for the press release.
Stephanie Starkebaum Joins Golden Plains Area Extension
Stephanie Starkebaum joined the Golden Plains Area Extension program in Phillips County as of January 10, 2022. Stephanie is the Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent in the office. Stephanie can be reached at 970-854-3616 or by email at stephanie.starkebaum@colostate.edu. Please feel free to reach out to Stephanie and welcome her to Phillips County and the Golden Plains Area. Stephanie has shared the following information to introduce herself to the community. To read more about Stephanie, click here.
Easy to Make Mask Instructions
Easy Pleated Mask w/ Pocket Easy Pleated Mask Colorado Mask Project
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