Colorado State University Extension; Garfield County 4-H

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Colorado State University Extension; Garfield County 4-H CSU Extension agents in Western Colorado provide solutions for the unique issues in their communities.

The Mission of Extension is "to provide information and education, and encourage the application of research-based knowledge in response to local, state, and national issues affecting individuals, youth, families, agricultural enterprises, and communities We partner with other county agencies and non-profits to collaboratively offer the best research-based information available. The classes and workshops are not offered for college credit. Rather, they address common issues faced by both businesses and residents. We have agents who specialize in agriculture and natural resources including water, family & consumer science, entomology, and 4-H youth development

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Come to our 4-H Open House tonight, 6–8 pm at the Garfield County Fairgrounds! πŸŽ‰Stop in and chat with youth members abou...
10/16/2026

Come to our 4-H Open House tonight, 6–8 pm at the Garfield County Fairgrounds! πŸŽ‰

Stop in and chat with youth members about their projects, check out club info, and register for the 26–27 year. October enrollment is discounted to just $25 per member for the whole year.

See you there!

STEM in a Bag: Explore, Create, Discover!Bring the excitement of science, technology, engineering, andmath right into yo...
10/14/2026

STEM in a Bag: Explore, Create, Discover!
Bring the excitement of science, technology, engineering, and
math right into your home! STEM in a Bag provides youth with
two fun, hands-on STEM activities to explore at home, inspiring
curiosity, creativity, and learning for the whole family. Bags are
available in English and Spanish!
FREE to Pick Up!
Stop by any of these local libraries to pick up your free STEM in a
Bag:
R***e Library
Parachute Library
New Castle Library
Silt Library
Pick up a bag, dive into discovery, and let the learning begin!

10/12/2026

Calling all 4-H Horse Volunteers - here is a great training opportunity. Early registration closes October 31, 2026.

10/10/2026

Dr. Devan is hitting the road! Join her for a free equine education event to learn more about equine nutrition and hay quality!

πŸ“ October 21: Hayden | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

πŸ“ October 22: Meeker | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. and Grand Junction | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

πŸ“ October 23: Montrose | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

πŸ“ October 24: Salida | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Hope to see you there! Share with a horse-loving friend who might be interested. 🐎

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10/10/2026

Are you a Garfield County resident who's passionate about bringing the community together through rural heritage, agriculture, western sports, youth exhibits and quality entertainment? Join the Fair Board and help create a fair where traditions thrive, youth shine, and our whole community feels welcome!

Applications are open, apply here https://www.garfieldcountyfair.com/board/ today!

10/03/2026

The 2026–2027 Colorado 4-H conference season is officially on the map! πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ€
From Colorado Leadership Camp to State Conference, Colorado 4-H members will conquer new trails by building leadership skills, making connections, and creating a lasting impact along the way.
πŸ“ Colorado Leadership Camp | Nov. 13–15, 2026
πŸ“ Leadership Development Conference | Jan. 23–25, 2027
πŸ“ Youth Fest | Apr. 2–4, 2027
πŸ“ Colorado State Conference | June 14–18, 2027
Ready to hit the trail? πŸ₯Ύ
Registration for each event will be available through 4-H Online, keep an eye out for registration details and deadlines! Contact your county extension office for specific details!

Happy 4-H New Year! To enroll go to https://4honline.com/ #/landing For the month of October our enrollment fee is just ...
10/01/2026

Happy 4-H New Year! To enroll go to https://4honline.com/ #/landing For the month of October our enrollment fee is just $25 for the year.

09/19/2026

🩺✨ 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

09/18/2026

The Garfield County Fair is asking for community input on the fair.

Address

1001 Railroad Avenue
Rifle, CO
81650

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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