Routt County 4-H news & updates
September 1, 2023
Upcoming Events
Click here to access the Routt County 4-H Google Calendar!
Currently, Buyer Photos available for pick-up at the Routt County Extension Office.
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September 4, Routt County Extension Office is closed for Labor Day.
September 11, Checks are 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.
September 13, 7pm, Carcass Contest in Soroco. All market members are encouraged to attend and learn more about how market animals are scored.
September 14, Results Insert appears in the Steamboat Pilot.
September 19, All Animal and Club Record Books are due to the Extension Office. We will be open from 7:30-5:30 to ensure members have time to drop off before/after school.
  • Download your record books here!
  • Download your club record books here!
  • Livestock members - scroll down for some helpful record book tips!
September 19, Outstanding Nominations for club, member, and leader are due. We need your help recognizing the many wonderful people who help year round to make 4-H the best experience for youth in Routt County!
Please fill out the following form to nominate.
September 23-24, Routt County 4-H Overnight Retreat at the Routt County Fairgrounds. This is a great team building event hosted by the Routt County Jr. Leaders. This FREE leadership conference brought to you by your Jr Leaders will be filled with workshops, games, campfire with s'mores, movies and much more.
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. Enroll early to avoid a $30 late fee.
October 21, 4-H Open House DAY at the Routt County Fairgrounds. 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!
November 10, 5pm, Routt County Council Officer Applications due on Google Forms.
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November 11, Routt County Extension Office is closed for Veteran's Day.
November 17, 5pm (doors open), Achievement Night at the Steamboat Springs High School.
General 4-H News
Stay up to date on all things Routt County 4-H. Follow, like and share our Facebook page(s)!
2023 Competition Results - Congratulations to all of our members who competed at Completion Weekends, Exhibit Day, and the Routt County Fair. Results can be found on our website.

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.
Let us know how we can improve the Routt County 4-H experience for this upcoming year. Take our survey here.
THANK YOU to all of our volunteers, parents, participants, helpers, and 4-H Families who made our 2022-2023 4-H year a success. We could not do what we do without all of you!
THANK YOU to all of our generous sponsors who helped make the 2023 Routt County Fair possible. Please take the time to thank our sponsors for the 4-H and FFA activities at the Routt County Fair!

Junior Livestock Sale Sponsor:
Pinnacle Buildings
Attn: The Lowe Family
31455 CR 35
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

BBQ Sponsors:
Alpine Bank
1901 Pine Grove Road, suite 101
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
 
Rhinehart Petroleum
Attn: Robert Schenick
23899 Hwy 6
Rifle, CO 81650
           
Shavings for show ring Sponsors:
Morton Buildings
Attn: Remington Ellis
2549 W 1st St.
Craig, CO 81625
 
Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply
2355 W. Victory Way
Craig, CO 81625
 
Free Concert Ticket sponsors:
Morton Buildings
Attn: Remington Ellis
2549 W 1st St.
Craig, CO 81625
 
The Paoli Group
Attn: Brian Ripley
27115 CR 43
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Lodging for Livestock Judges:
Hayden Granary
Attn: Tammie Delaney
PO Box 1025
Hayden, CO 81639
Courtesy Posts
Scholarships -
  • Colorado Farm Show Scholarships for High School Seniors and College Students. More information can be found here!
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!

If you don't have time to stop by, shoot us an email with the description of the item and we will see if we have it.
Routt County Raised Beef and Goat - Did you miss out on buying an animal at the Routt County Fair? We have a few buy-back animals waiting to be cut your way.
  • Half Beef: 676 lbs live weight ($1.88/lb) - $1,162.78
  • Half Beef: 618.5 lbs live weight ($1.88/lb) - $1,162.78
  • Quarter Beef: 359 lbs live weight ($1.88/lb) - $674.92
  • Whole Goat: 100lbs live weight. ($2.10/lb) - $210.00
Buyer is responsible for paying processing. All animals are at Fitch Ranch Artisan Meat Company in Craig, Colorado. Have more questions or want to purchase some meat? Contact Millie for more information on how to get some high quality, Routt County Raised meat!
Ranch Items for Sale - The Karch Family has many ranch Items for sale, including:
For more information and to purchase, please contact Christian and Laura Karch (phone: 970-846-5222, Email: karchco@gmail.com)
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.
4-H Project Area Information
Shooting Sports Results -

Important Shooting Sports Dates -
Livestock Members -
  • Results from the 2023 Routt County Fair can be found here!
  • Don't forget to thank all of your buyers and add-on contributors. A full list of buyers and add-on contributors can be found in your photo packet, available for pick-up at the Extension Office. REMINDER - all members must submit proof of a framed photo and Thank You card being hand-delivered in order to pick up their checks.

Livestock Dates -
Jackpots, Shows, and Expos -
These are shows we are sharing from other counties for members to participate in. The postings are for your information. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Routt County Extension.
  • September 17th - Arapahoe County 4-H/Open Fun Horse Show at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. More information here.
2022-2023 Record Books can be downloaded here!

Pages that can be completed NOW -

Record Book Tips -
  1. Keep columns Consistent
  2. Add more pages as needed
  3. Dates need to be in chronological order
  4. Read all page directions completely and carefully
  5. NEVER leave a page blank
  6. Still need assistance with your record book? Reach out to Millie with any questions!

Important Record Book Dates -
  • October 1 - Start of 4-H Year
  • September 19 - Animal/Livestock Record Books Due
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.

Important Dates -
Routt County 4-H Leadership Opportunities
Routt County Over Night Retreat - All Jr. and Int. members are invited to join us for an overnight retreat September 23-24 at the Exhibit Hall in Hayden. This is a great team building event hosted by the Routt County Jr. Leaders. This FREE leadership conference brought to you by your Jr Leaders will be filled with workshops, games, campfire with s'mores, movies and much more. Register now!

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.
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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.
  • The 2023 Routt County Fair is just around the corner we invite all Routt County Cloberbuds to be a part of the Routt County Fair! See all the ways that your littles can be involved.
  1. Submit an entry into the Exhibit Hall. A full list of entries can be found here.
  2. Attend the livestock shows for a chance to participate in "Mini Showmanship"
  3. Visit CAM's Ag Academy and the F.M. Light and Sons Ag Experience and Scavenger Hunt for some fun, hands on learning experiences!
Routt County CSU Extension - 4-H