Routt County 4-H news & updates
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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.
Join us on April 2 at 6pm for our Mandatory New Member Orientation Dinner. We will discuss important topics while enjoying a meal and getting to meet new people!
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4-H Project Area Information | |
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Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Trainings - Registration information will be available in January
- March 7-9, 2025: Morgan County (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, and Archery)
- March 14-16, 2025: Weld County (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, and Archery)
- March 21-23, 2025: Pueblo County (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Archery, Muzzleloading, Western Heritage, Hunting and Outdoor Skills)
- March 28-30, 2025: Garfield County (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Archery, Muzzleloading, Western Heritage, Hunting and Outdoor Skills)
Reminder: All volunteers must be enrolled and approved before they can register for the trainings
Shooting Sports Dates - Dates are Subject to Change
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May 1 - Add/Drop/Change Deadline
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July 9 - Fair Entry Registration Due
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July 13 - Air Rifle, Air Pistol, .22 Pistol Completion Day
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July 19-20 - Shotgun, Archery, .22 Rifle Completion Weekend
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July 25 - Exhibit Day
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July 30 - Exhibit Day Projects going to State Due
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Project Dates - check out the following links for important project dates!
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February 9, March 9, April 13, 12pm-2pm, Winter Horse Rides at the Routt County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena. All 4-H Horse members are welcome to join us every second Sunday of the month to come and ride their horse with their friends.
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February 11, February 25, March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22, May 6, 6pm, Dog Classroom in the Trout Creek Room.
Join Cathy, 4-H Dog Leader, to learn all about the dog projects. Topics to include:
- Breeds
- Careers
- Grooming
- General Knowledge
RSVP Here!
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Targhee Sheep Association - Starter Flock Program
Calling all young producers! Apply now for a chance to be awarded your very own sheep through our Starter Flock Program. This is an amazing opportunity to grow, learn, and make new friends. Applications due March 1, 2025 - apply today!
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Suffolk Sheep Association - Ewe Grant Program
Routt County 4-H Sheep Members! Unites Suffolk Sheep Association Ewe grant program is designed to provide financial assistance for a young person in purchasing a registered Suffolk ewe for youth interested in starting a Suffolk flock. Applications are due March 1, 2025. For more information, visit the grant application.
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Colorado State Fair Information -
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Beginning in 2025, the Colorado State Fair will only accept DNA for identification, retinal scans are no longer accepted. DNA envelopes will be available for exhibitors to purchase around March 1st. Details will be posted on the website. Remember, it is the exhibitor's responsibility to order and submit DNA, not the Extension / FFA offices.
- We will continue to do family nominations, just make sure each exhibitor fills out a form listing all family nominated animals. We will not accept forms made out to the "Smith Family."
- The hog nomination form is a 2-page form and if you can copy it front and back, that will eliminate some paper in the notebooks.
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The procedures will be posted on the website, just not the forms as this office will not accept nomination forms from exhibitors.
- Nomination Forms will be available to pick up during livestock weigh-ins. Forms can also be picked up from Millie at the Extension Office.
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February 2 - Beef
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May 4 - Sheep, Goat, Swine
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The tentative livestock schedule and market deadlines will be posted on the website around the first of January.
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Livestock Dates - Dates are Subject to Change
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2024-2025 Record Books are posted on the Colorado 4Colorado 4-H websiteH website. Need help finding your record book, or would you like it printed out? Shoot us an email.
Pages that can be completed NOW -
Pages to be working on through project -
Pages that are completed at the END of your project -
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Project Workshops - Click on the following links to see the tentative schedule for the following workshops. All members must be fully enrolled in Routt County 4-H before attending these workshops.
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Team Robotics (10-18 year olds), 4:30pm - Starting January 7th
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Cake Decorating, 5-6pm, January 21 and 28th. Please note, there will be a $10 fee per class to help cover supply costs.
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Veterinary Science, 6:30pm - Starting April 7th
Project Requirements - please make sure you are aware of the requirements for your project. You can find a complete list of the requirements on the Colorado State 4-H Website.
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Sample 4-H! Blues Break Camp - February 18-20, 2-4pm
Join us for 3 days of sampling 4-H projects. $10/day.
- February 18 - Cake Decorating and Hand Sewing
- February 19 - Baking and Macramé
- February 20 - Junk Drawer Robotics and STEM Challenge
Schedule is subject to change, all changes will be noted in sign-up and in Newsletter.
RSVP early before spaces fill up.
BONUS - Enroll in Routt County 4-H as a new member and get your camp fees credited to your enrollment. That is up to $20 off your $40 enrollment fee!
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General Project Dates - Dates are Subject to Change
- January 21 & 28 - Cake Decorating Workshops
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February 18-20 - Blues Break Craft Camp
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April 7 - Vet Science Workshops Begin
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May 1 - Add/Drop/Change Deadline
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July 9 - Fair Entry Registration Due
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July 25 - Exhibit Day
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July 30 - Exhibit Day Projects going to State Due
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Routt County 4-H Leadership Opportunities | |
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Leadership Development Conference - January 25-27
Registration is closed. Members attending, please check your email for a full itinerary and more information regarding the LDC trip.
Please note, any cancelations made AFTER the deadline will not be reimbursed, and members must pay the full $350 if they cannot attend.
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Routt County Junior Leaders - Are you 14-18 years old and want to step up your leadership role in Routt County 4-H? Jr. Leaders are ambassadors to Routt County 4-H, help put on 4-H events and are Jr. Superintendents at the fair. Join us for our first Jr. Leader meeting next Wednesday, January 22 at 6pm in the Trout Creek Room.
Meetings:
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Routt County 4-H Cloverbuds | |
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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.
Enrollment - $15/Cloverbud Member
Here is a LINK to how to enroll, and much more. Cloverbud members are not required to attend monthly meetings, but any member wanting to join the Cloverbud workshops must be enrolled as a Cloverbud member. Call our office with any questions - we are here to help you!
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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!
Club Leaders Meeting Dates -
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Routt County CSU Extension - 4-H
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Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.
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Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.
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