Title: Rural Regional Specialist
Specialty: Food and Agriculture
Geography: Southern Region
Spotlight: Stephen Lauer is a regional specialist for the CSU Extension Rural Initiative supporting thriving communities and food and agriculture in Colorado’s southern region. Stephen works with community members and county, area, and regional extension specialists on community engagement, relationship building, and expanded programming in southern Colorado.
Stephen’s professional experience includes helping communities in Kansas and Iowa manage groundwater, alleviate food insecurity, and expand and sustain civic engagement. He has a PhD in sociology from Kansas State University, and masters degrees in sustainable agriculture and community and regional planning from Iowa State University.
