All El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies, including El Paso County Combined Courts will open at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions in El Paso County. The delayed opening includes El Paso County Public Health, the Department of Human Services, the Pikes…
All El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies, including El Paso County Public Health, the Department of Human Services, the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, CSU Extension, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the El Paso County Public Trustee will be closed Monday, January 20, 2020, in observance of the Martin Luther…
Colorado State University offers a variety of classes and hands-on workshops in El Paso County throughout the year. They range from consumer education in home gardening, food preservation, and food safety certifications. Cottage Food Training Participants will learn safety guidelines and specifics for operating a small home-based cottage food business from a home kitchen.…
Colorado State University Extension presents Overview of the Produce Rule Workshop. Who should attend the workshop? All fruit and vegetable growers and anyone interested in learning about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). You will learn how and when your farm must be complaint according to FDA…
Colorado State University Extension – Online Land Stewardship Program is now live! Those who own, live on, and manage small-acreage properties are responsible for a variety of natural resources, including soil, water. air, plants and animals. It is important to manage these resources sustainably to ensure the land remains healthy, productive, ecologically diverse and preserved…
Colorado State University Extension presents Intro to Pressure Canning. Learn the steps to safely can vegetables and meats in this hands-on workshop. Class includes a pressure canner dial gauge test. Bring your canner lid or just the dial gauge. Take home your own pressure canned vegetable. Date & Time: Wednesday, November 14, 2018…
Colorado State University Extension presents Fermentation Technique Class: Featuring Sauerkraut and Kimchi. If you love sauerkraut and kimchi; we can teach you to how to make your own. During our hands-on workshop learn the art and science behind fermentation. You’ll discover that many foods from around the world are fermented. We will share unique and…
Colorado State University Extension offers Benefits of Plants Indoors and How to Propagate Houseplants. Houseplants make for more comfortable homes and offices, but they can also help clean the air and make for a better environment where you live, sleep and work. Participate in a hands-on workshop making cuttings to take home. Date and…
Colorado State University Extension presents Jam Technique Class: Featuring Holiday Jams. Feel confident and proud to give your homemade jams and fruit spreads to your friends during the gift giving season! Wow them with a meal made with specialty items such as; Red Onion Marmalade or Cranberry Orange Chutney. Learn tested and researched based techniques…
Colorado State University Extension presents Pickling Technique Class: Featuring Pears. You will learn how to safely water bath can pickles, relish, salsa and chutney. This is a hands-on workshop where you will water bath can a jar of pears to take home with you. Date & Time: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 – 10:00 am…
