Kit Carson County 4-H, Colorado

10/13/2026

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10/06/2026

Happy National 4-H Week 🍀
There are some things you don’t fully understand the value of until you’re grown: 4-H is one of them.

From the outside, people see the green clover. They see livestock shows, projects, record books, speeches, meetings, contests, ribbons and banners. But those of us who were lucky enough to be raised in 4-H know it was never really about any of those things.
It was learning to walk into a room when you were scared and speak anyway. Learning to shake someone’s hand, look them in the eye and introduce yourself. Learning that if an animal depended on you, you showed up whether you were tired, it was freezing cold, blazing hot, or you simply didn’t feel like it. It was learning how to win with humility and how to lose without letting it break you.
It was finding out that sometimes you can work harder than you ever have, give something absolutely everything you’ve got, and still not be the one whose name gets called. And then learning to come back and try again.

4-H gives kids responsibility before they realize that’s what it is. It gives them confidence before they know they need it. It teaches leadership, service, work ethic, resilience and the importance of being part of something bigger than themselves.
And somewhere between the barn chores, demonstrations, community service, county fairs, friendships, early mornings and late nights, it starts building a person. Years later, the ribbons may be packed away. The projects are long gone. The animals that taught us so much are only memories.
But the lessons stay.
The confidence stays.
The work ethic stays.
The friendships stay.
The ability to get back up stays.

And one day you realize that little green clover had its hand in raising you.Then, if you’re really lucky, you get to stand on the other side and watch it begin raising another generation.
So this week, here’s to every 4-H kid; past, present and still to come. To the parents, volunteers, Extension educators and leaders who pour into them. And to an organization that has spent generations teaching kids not only how to make the best better, but how to become pretty incredible humans along the way.

09/26/2026

Representing KCC at 2026 Askarben Jr Livestock Show:

Acie Weber – Market Goat

Hadley Powell – Market Goat

Lear Hansen – Breeding Beef

(Thank you, Whitney Hansen, for the pictures.)

09/26/2026

Congratulations to Lear Hansen! Senior Beef Showmanship finalist and top 10 finisher at the Askarben Livestock Show.

09/21/2026

🩺✨ What an AMAZING and unique learning experience! ✨🩺

Come join CSU SPUR and Colorado 4-H for an incredible 30-minute journey learning alongside a live virtual surgery!

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see science, medicine, and learning come together in real time. You won’t want to miss this amazing, hands-on-from-a-distance experience!

Come learn with us and experience something truly COOL! Register here: https://bit.ly/AnimalSurgery2026

09/21/2026

09/18/2026

We haven't had many sign up for radio spots. If you want to do one by September 23rd, contact Scott ASAP to get a script.

09/17/2026

Achievement Program October 4th! Watch your mail for letters that were taken to the Post Office this morning.

09/11/2026

STATE FAIR PROJECTS are available to pick up today until 4 and again all of next week. You need to come into the office, sign out your projects, then take the key to get your project(s) & record book(s) from the 4-H Exhibit Building. Congratulations to all on a job well done!

09/09/2026

Calling all 4-H and FFA members who are showing a market animal at the National Western Stock Show!

Applications to take part in the Meat and Greet program (and earn a $1000 grant!) is officially open! Find out more or apply today! https://bit.ly/45G7sXV