We offer fun, interactive classes on nutrition, food safety, and food shopping. The classes are available to those on limited incomes - from kids to seniors.

The Extension Nutrition Program classes include:

     Nutrition information you can trust
     Fun hands-on activities
     Food demonstrations and taste-testing
     Job and life skills
     Quick and easy recipes

We work closely with other agencies that reach this audience and we are always looking for collaboration opportunities. Please contact us if you are interested. Classes are held in nearly half of Colorado counties (see map).

The program hires and trains teaching staff to deliver research-based information. A degree in nutrition or a closely related field is required for these positions. Please contact us for more information.

In addition, the Extension Nutrition Program is one of three components of the Colorado Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) Plan.
     

Our Mission

To reach limited resource Coloradoans with nutrition, food safety, and food-buying education, enabling them to establish healthy food-related behaviors.

Outcome Goals:

• Improved nutrient intakes
• Improved food safety practices
• Improved food-buying skills and behaviors
• Increased self-efficacy

Philosophy:

Provide research-based information that assists low-income audiences:

• make informed decisions about their health and spending patterns
• move toward economic self-sufficiency