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The Morgan County Extension office provides assistance and programs for citizens in five main areas: Agriculture, Family and Consumer Science, Horticulture, Livestock and 4-H Youth Development Programs.

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A Healthier Weigh

Health and Fitness Challenge
4 person team for a 12 week challenge

2024 A Healthier Weigh Challenge is starting January 8th. Please contact Katie Seelhoff for more information.

 

 

Bringing knowledge beyond the university where it can meet the needs of Colorado families.

By utilizing resources within the university such as Extension Specialists, Morgan County Extension is able to disseminate current, accurate, and research-based information on food science and nutrition, health and fitness, parenting, aging and consumer financial information to families throughout the county, as well as professionals and community members.

Parents Foreverâ„¢ will benefit the entire family as it focuses on both the parents and the children.

Food Safety Education

Assuring the safety of our food supply begins long before food reaches the table. At each stage of the food chain, from the producer to the consumer, food safety strategies can be followed to minimize contamination and help lower the risk of foodborne illness.

Retail/Food Service

ServSafe – The ServSafe program blends the latest FDA Food Code, food safety research and years of food sanitation training experience. Managers learn to implement essential food safety practices and create a culture of food safety. All content and materials are based on actual job tasks identified by foodservice industry experts. This program meets the certification requirements of the Colorado Cottage Foods Act.

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Dining with Diabetes– This 4-week program is a positive and proactive approach to reducing the effects of diabetes! Participants become empowered to take care of themselves while they learn meal planning, portions, and how to make healthful food choices. Classes include diabetes and nutrition education; food demonstrations, tasting, and hands-on cooking; and physical activity tips and recommendations. Interested in learning more? Please contact Katie Seelhoff.

Aging Mastery Program

Build your own personal playbook for aging well. This fun, innovative program empowers you to take key steps to improve your well-being, add stability to your life, and strengthen ties to your community. Meet new friends and provide encouragement to one another as you take the Aging Mastery journey together!

A Matter of Balance.  Falling is not a normal part of getting older.  Due to a new initiative in Northeast Colorado, older adults can now participate in a 8-session fall prevention program.A Matter of Balance uses group discussion, problem-solving strategies, and simple balance exercises to help older adults develop positive coping skills to prevent falling.  As a result of the program, older adults take action for making changes in their physical environment and mental attitude that reduces their fear of falling which allows them to remain active and independent.

 Small Steps to Health and Wealth TM covers topics including: health & money are inter-related; good health can reduce expenses; managing money to improve health, and; how to reduce spending and increase savings.

Small Steps to Health and Wealth Fact Sheet

Katie Seelhoff
Family Consumer Science Agent
Colorado State University Extension
Email: katie.seelhoff@colostate.edu