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Sweetwater County

University of Wyoming Extension, Sweetwater County

Workshops on apple and other fruit tree planting and maintenance; conducts yard visits to help homeowners with a variety of plant-related questions, ranging from disease and pest identification to selecting plant varieties that work well in the local environment; helps with Master Gardener classes/programming and 4-H club programs; and oversees the Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP), teaching individuals and families with limited resources to get the most for their food dollars and health (the CNP program across the state will experience significant changes starting October 1, 2025, as most of the funding was eliminated under the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act).

Program contacts:
vacant (horticulture), Natasha Holtmeyer (4-H & youth), vacant (CNP, food, & nutrition), and Jael Johnson (office associate)
Location:
Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs
Email:
nholtmey@uwyo.edu (Natasha) or dsmit122@uwyo.edu (Jael)
Phone:
307-352-6775
Website:
https://www.wyoextension.org/sweetwatercounty/
Apples growing on a tree
UW Extension offers workshops on apple and other fruit tree planting and maintenance in the county, and has many other programs based on community interest.
Damaged seedlings
UW Extension, in collaboration with local Master Gardeners, helps homeowners address a variety of garden and yard questions, including diseases and pests.