CSU Weld County Extension Events

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Food Safety Training for CO Cottage Foods Producers

With this training, you will earn the food safety certificate required to get started and also gain the knowledge and resources needed to successfully launch your home-based food business. Classes will be February 21st, March 29th, April 5th, May 12th, June 2nd and June 9th. Registration required.

Effective Communication Strategies for Caregivers

As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Learn more about Alzheimer's on May 11, 2023.

Prepare for Wildfires

Prepare for wildfires and emergencies and learn the emergency information you need to know as a Weld County resident on May 31, 2023.

Nutrition Trends

Gain a scientific understanding of current nutrition trends and learn how to be a savvy consumer on a range of topics including benefits of coconut oil, gluten-free diets, organic food, GMOs, fermented food/probiotics, paleo diet and protein in weight management on June 12, 2023.

Jams and Jellies

You will learn the classification of fruit spreads, how to prepare them, how to prepare reduced- and no-sugar fruit spreads, adjusting the firmness, and troubleshooting jam issues on June 24th.

Properly Freeze Your Harvest

Learn how to freeze your fruit and vegetable harvest properly and how to prevent freezer burn, browning of fruits, and other tips on June 28, 2023!

Dementia Conversation

This program provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common issues that are difficult to discuss: going to the doctor for a diagnosis or medical treatment, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans for future care on July 11, 2023.

Step-by-Step Meal Planning Guide

Busy school weeks are ahead. Come and learn a step-by-step guide to meal planning. Get a free digital meal planning template on July 26, 2023!

High-Acid Water Bath Canning

Topics include preparing acid foods; canning fruits, tomatoes, and salsa; steps for successful boiling water processing; checklist for evaluation of safety of canned acid foods; and troubleshooting high-acid canning problems on August 26th.

Save Space in Your Freezer and Dehydrate Your Fruits and Vegetables

Learn how you can dehydrate or dry your fruits and vegetables and save space in your freezer on August 30, 2023!

Emergency Preparation and After the Disaster for Older Adults and Peop

This presentation covers information on how and what to prepare for an emergency with specific information on Weld County procedures and people with disability. Topics include medication and other necessities, food supply, food safety and sanitation, water safety, pets on August 31, 2023.

Virtual Mediterranean Diet

In this class, you will learn the key characteristics of the Mediterranean lifestyle, how foods in the Mediterranean diet contribute health, and strategies for incorporating Mediterranean foods and habits into your life on September 15, 2023.

Chair Exercises

Learn easy exercises you can do while sitting down on September 27, 2023!

Sourdough

Topics include what is sourdough; starter management; tips on getting your desired crust, crumb, ear on the bread, flavor, and baking; and current CSU sourdough research on October 9th.

Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease on October 17, 2023.

FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Do you have a college bound student? Find out why you need to get this done as soon as FAFSA is open for the year on October 25, 2023.

Living with Alzheimer’s - Early Stage

This program provides practical answers to the questions that arise in the early stage. Hear from those directly affected and learn what you can do to cope with the changes that come with an early-stage diagnosis on November 6, 2023.

Living with Alzheimer’s – Middle Stage

Join us to hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s on November 13, 2023.

Breathing Exercises

Studies have shown that many people experience stress the most during the holidays. Learn a few breathing exercises to help you go through the coming holiday preparations on November 15, 2023.

Living with Alzheimer’s - Late Stage

You’ll hear from caregivers and professionals about resources, monitoring care and providing meaningful connection for the person with late-stage Alzheimer’s and their families on November 20, 2023.

Chair Exercises

Join us on an exercise program to improve your strength, flexibility, and balance! All exercises are done sitting. There are four modules to this program on December 4th and December 11th.

Nutrition for Older Adults

You will learn nutrients that become of greater concern as we age in their food sources, why older adults are at an increased risk of dehydration and how to avoid it, and challenges older adults may face in achieving good nutrition and strategies to overcome these on December 6, 2023.

Budgeting Tips and Guides

Start afresh! New year new resolutions! Learn a few budgeting tips and guides for the coming year on December 27, 2023.

Building Land Stewards in Colorado

Air, water, soil, plants, and animals are natural resources we depend on every day and yet many of us don’t understand their dynamic relationships or how to protect them. We can be better land stewards through simple strategies that will help protect these natural resources. Check out all of the courses you can take.

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