Routt County 4-H news & updates
September 29, 2023
Upcoming Events
Click here to access the Routt County 4-H Google Calendar!
September 30, CSU AG Day and Nutrien Ag Day BBQ at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Come and honor our agricultural roots and celebrate Colorado 4-H and FFA Programs!
  • Tickets can be purchased here.
  • Use Promo Code: YouthInAg to get discounted tickets
October 1, New 4-H Year begins and 4-H Enrollment Opens! Returning members should sign up (and paid) before December 31st to avoid a $30 late fee!

Here is a LINK to how to enroll, clubs, projects and much more. Call our office with any questions - we are here to help you!

Are you new to 4-H? Have questions? Mark your calendar for the New Member Dinner, March 20.
October 4, 7pm, 4-H Year Wrap-Up Meeting in the Routt County Community Room. Leaders, superintendents, and county council members will be discussing the results of our End Of Year Survey.

Please note - due to limited space, this meeting is not open to the public. Please share your thoughts on the End Of Year Survey, which closes tomorrow (Sept. 30th).
October 24, - 4-6pm, 4-H Open House at the new Routt County Community Room (135 6th Street). Come out and, learn about 4-H. This is a perfect time to try out some projects and hands on experience with cupcake Decorating, archery demonstrations, live animals and more. Open to all, share with your friends and get them involved in Routt County 4-H! Some project and club leaders will be on site to answer any questions that you may have.
November 10, 5pm, Routt County Council Officer Applications due on Google Forms.

November 15, Routt County Council Officer Elections.
November 10-12,  Colorado Leadership Camp for Intermediate Age (11-13 year old) 4-H members!
  • Registration opens October 2 on 4-H Online.
  • More information regarding CLC can be found on the Colorado State 4-H website.
  • Members will need to make their own plans for transportation to and from this conference.
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November 10, Routt County Extension Office is closed in Observance of Veteran's Day.
November 17, 5pm (doors open), Achievement Night at the Steamboat Springs High School.

Double Potluck by Last Name:
  • A-L: Main Dish and Dessert
  • M-Z: Main Dish and Side
General 4-H News
Stay up to date on all things Routt County 4-H. Follow, like and share our Facebook page(s)!
4-H Year Photo Share - Did you take photos throughout the year that you would like to share? Please upload your photos into our Google Photo Album so that we can share them during Achievement Night.
TOMORROW (Sept. 30th) IS THE LAST DAY! Let us know how we can improve the Routt County 4-H experience for this upcoming year. Take our survey here.
THANK YOU!
A THANK YOU to Belinda Rossi who played a huge part in Routt County 4-H winning the Social Media Campaign and Periodical Publication Team Award for the best in Colorado State University Extension!

Belinda has donated countless hours to helping us with our Social Media accounts, and making them engaging for our audience. Thank you, Belinda, for everything!
County Retreat was a huge success thanks to the Jr. Leaders. This fun packed overnight retreat included leadership workshops, games, a dance and a great time for all!
4-H In the News!
Congratulations to all of our 4-H Shooting Sports members who participated at the State Shoot earlier this month! Read more about this in the Steamboat Pilot!
Read about the Art of Ranching Project in the CSU Magazine. The project, started by Tami Eggers in Routt County, aims to tell the story of the community's history!

Interested in being a part of the Art Of Ranching project? Please contact Tami!
Congratulations to Routt County 4-H Alumn, Rachel Rolando, as she embarks in her new career as a 4-H Educator for Kay County in Oklahoma. Read her story here.
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Funding Opportunities-
  • Colorado Farm Show Scholarships for High School Seniors and College Students. More information can be found here!
  • Are you interested in designing your own learning experience? Check out the GripTape Learning Challenge. The GripTape Learning challenge awards youth 14-19 with $500 to pursue any interest they may have. Animal Breeding? Baking? Gardening? Insects? Computer Programing? The list is endless... Anything you are passionate about and want to learn more! Answer 4 questions:
  1. What is your passion?
  2. Why is this important to you?
  3. What do you plan to learn?
  4. How will you learn it?
Did you forget something at the fair? We have a small pile of items that were left at the Routt County Fair. Stop on by to see if we have one of your belongings!

All lost and found not picked up after October 1st will be donated.
Free - Rabbit Looking for a New Home
Friendly Rex Cross rabbit is looking for a home who would like a pet. She is a good girl, but needs more attention and maybe a buddy. We will send her with a new Hutch from Murdoch's too. Call 303-913-2171 or email ashelina26@yahoo.com if interested.
New Member Information
Learn more about Routt County 4-H on our WEBSITE.
  • See a list of our 4-H clubs and when they meet.
  • Learn about all the projects 4-H has to offer.
  • The Colorado 4-H WEBSITE also offers project information and record book links. Click on the area of a project of interest (word on picture square), then click on the project you want to learn more about.

October 24, - 4-6pm, 4-H Open House at the new Routt County Community Room (135 6th Street). Come out and enjoy games, learn about 4-H, and have fun. This is a perfect time to try out some projects and hands on experience with cupcake Decorating, archery demonstrations, live animals and more. Open to all, share with your friends and get them involved in Routt County 4-H!

March 20, 2024, 6-7pm, Mandatory New Member Dinner. Come join us as we discuss important dates, outline the importance of 4-H, and experience a fun night of interactive booths.
4-H Project Area Information
Shooting Sports Results -

Important Shooting Sports Dates -
Buyer Photos and Sale Checks available for pick-up at the Routt County Extension Office. All members must show proof that they have hand delivered a framed buyer photo and Thank You card to their buyer before they can pick-up their checks.
  • Check deductions and market values can be found on our website.
  • Please note, checks will be voided 90 days after print (September 9). Please deliver your framed buyer photos and small market animals to receive your Sale Check!
International Livestock Forum -
Do you want to learn more about the livestock production industry? Are you interested in networking with industry professionals while attending exclusive tours of local food and livestock interactions?
  • Nominations are due for interested students who would like to attend the 2024 International Livestock Forum.
  • Members will meet with industry leaders and professionals to discuss domestic and international livestock and food production.
  • If you are interested in being nominated to attend this Forum, please let Millie know by November 1st.
Results -
  • Results from the 2023 Routt County Fair can be found here!
  • Results from the Colorado State Fair livestock shows can be found here.

Livestock Dates -
Results -
  • Exhibit Day Results
  • Did you leave your project at Exhibit Day? Come and pick up your project BEFORE October 1st. After October 1, we will be recycling all projects.
  • State Fair Results
  • All State Fair projects are available for pick. Any project left after October 1st will be recycled.

Important Dates -
Routt County 4-H Leadership Opportunities
Routt County Council Officer Applications - Are you a Senior Routt County 4-H member looking to get more involved in leadership positions? Look at becoming a Routt County 4-H Council Officer. More information and the application can be found here.

Routt County Exchange Group - Are you interested in traveling to experience the 4-H Atmosphere in a different state? Are you interested in hosting a 4-H member from a different state to show them around our area? Any Senior age 4-H member is encouraged to look into the Routt County Exchange Program. Meet lifelong friends while getting to experience another part of our country. This is a two year program with one week each year dedicated to the group.
Interested or have more questions? Email Shari.
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THANK YOU all for the help that you pour into our Routt County 4-H youth each and every year. We could not do what we do without all of you!
Routt County 4-H Cloverbuds
What is a Cloverbud? Cloverbuds are members from 5-7 years old who are not quite ready to participate in many of the projects and activities that the rest of the older 4-H members participate in.

What can Cloverbuds do? The Cloverbud program is focused on participation, teamwork, and learning (not so much on competition). Several of our clubs host Cloverbud events during their regular monthly meetings, and our Routt County 4-H Junior Leaders host 5 Cloverbud workshops throughout the spring and summer to get our youngest members excited about 4-H.
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