Routt County 4-H news & updates
April 1, 2024
Upcoming Events
Click here to access the Routt County 4-H Google Calendar!
April 1, 6:30pm, Vet Science Meetings begin at the Steamboat Springs Veterinary Hospital. Meetings will be held on Mondays through July 22.

Members must be enrolled in the Vet Science Project in order to participate in these workshops. A full list of workshops can be found here.
April 3, May 29, June 26 5pm, Cloverbud Workshops. Please click here for the full schedule of Cloverbud Workshops.

RSVPs are Required 48 Hours prior to the workshop. Please click HERE to RSVP.
April 3, May 29, 6pm, Jr Leader Meetings. Click here for a full outline of the Jr Leader Program.
April 5, April 13, April 20, May 4, May 11, June 19, Livestock Judging Competitions.
April 5-7, District Retreat in Glenwood Springs. Registration is closed.
April 11, April 17, 4-5pm, Gardening Workshops in the Trout Creek Room. Gardening workshops are optional, but highly encouraged for anyone enrolled in the project.

RSVPs are Required 48 Hours prior to the workshop. Please click HERE to RSVP.
April 12, 6pm, Sheep Workshop in the Trout Creek Room. Join us for a great market sheep workshop.
Topics Include:
  • Market Lamb Selection
  • Nutrition
  • Basic Care
BONUS - all members in attendance will be entered in a drawing for a market lamb donated by the Whaley Lamb Company!
April 17, May 22, 5pm, Horse Workshop in the BCC Room. All horse members are encouraged to attend.
April 20, 10am, Goat Workshop at the Routt County Fairgrounds. Join us for a great market goat workshop.
Topics Include:
  • Market Goat Selection
  • Nutrition
  • Basic Care
BONUS - all members in attendance will be entered in a drawing for a market goat donated by Longshot Goat Company.
April 24, 6pm, Meat Quality Assurance Training in the Routt County Community Room. All 1st year livestock members and 1st year senior livestock members are required to attend this training.

Please RSVP Here.
May 1, Enrollment and Add/Drop/Change Deadline.
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!
  • Interested in specific projects? Check out the sections below for project workshops!
  • Double check all projects you are enrolled in before May 1st. All members must be enrolled in at least 1 project.
May 1, Horse and Dog IDs are due on 4-HOnline. Instructions on completing animal IDs can be found on our website.
May 1, 6pm, County Council Meeting in Soroco. We will be voting on our Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion awards during this meeting.

Do you have some award ideas? Email your Reserve Champion Award ideas to Routt County 4-H!
May 5, 12pm, Sheep/Goat/Swine Weigh-In at the Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden. Cost is $5 per animal. Please have the Weigh In Form (Sheep/Goat) or (Swine) completed before arriving at the scale. You must be enrolled in Routt County 4-H with all fees paid (including any past due fees). Questions? Take a look at the handbook section that discusses spring weigh-ins.
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May 6-8: Limited Office Hours - Bulk of staff is away at a conference, please call ahead!
June 1, Market Swine, Beef, Sheep, Goat IDs are due on 4-HOnline. Instructions on completing animal IDs can be found on our website.
June 1, 1pm, Poultry & Rabbit showmanship clinic at the Routt County Fairgrounds. Join us for a fun showmanship clinic. Members will bring their own rabbits or poultry to learn from Nikki Mowdy, Moffat County's Small Animal Leader.
June 5, FairEntry Registration Opens! All members must register for Exhibit Day and the Routt County Fair.

Registration closes July 10.
June 10 - 14, NW Colorado Expo in Grand County. More information regarding registration, etc will be posted in the near future.
June 15, 8am, Beef Showmanship and Fitting Clinic at the Routt County Fairgrounds. Learn how to properly fit and show your beef animals (breeding and market members are all welcome) during this hands on clinic! Members will be expected to bring their own cattle.
General 4-H News
The T-Shirt Order Form can be found HERE. Orders Close MAY 1ST.
Questions? Email us!
Thank you to Jay Fetcher for sharing these photos from the 1950s of the Elk River 4-H Club!
L-R (Top): Donnie Bedell, Gary Whitmer, Lynn Farrell, Sharon Arnett
L-R (2nd Row): David Bedell, Jay Fetcher and Peanut (horse)
L-R (3rd Row): Casey and Lois Farrel Jackie Whitmer, Ned Fetcher, Mike Buchannon
L-R (Bottom): Leroy McLaughlin, Casey Rod Farrel and Linc Fetcher
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Financial Opportunities
Routt County 4-H Scholarship Applications are open. Scholarship Applications close TODAY April 1st at 5pm.

You can access the scholarship applications here.
Please email your completed application to Christine Epp by May 15th.
Applications can be found here.
Seniors - turn your 4-H Experience into College Credit! Do you have questions? Email Nathan.
Camp Opportunities
May 28-30, One Health Vet Science Camp at the CSU Campus. Registration opens on April 15th at noon in 4-H Online.
June 23-25, 4-H Vet Science Camp at the CMC Campus in Glenwood Springs. Registration opens April 15th in 4-HOnline.
Club Reports
High Point
March 17, 2024
The High Point 4-H Club meeting was called to order at 2:15pm on March 17th by Jessica. Pledges were lead by Elana and Nina. Secretary's report was waived. Eric gave the Treasurer's report, and Tim gave the Council Report. We welcomed new members, discussed old business. We will not have an April meeting, so our next meeting will be May 19th. The meeting was adjourned at 2:27pm. After the meeting we created snowmen at Casey's Pond for a community service activity.

Submitted by: Cole Jujan
Courtesy Posts
Details and registration can be found here.
For more information and to register, please go here!
Applications can be found here.
Steer Feeder for Sale. Please Call or Text Shannon, 970-846-1737, for more information.
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
Practice Schedules - All members attending practices must be enrolled and paid in the specific discipline. No Exceptions!

Project Requirements - please make sure that 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.
  • 2023-2024 Record Books available for download on the Colorado 4-H website.
  • Google Drive Record Books pilot program (Please let us know any comments, suggestions, issues, etc. on these record books).
  • Project Manuals are available in our office. Please check your "Welcome to 4-H Email" to see the status on your project manual.

All members must abide by the Routt County 4-H Member Handbook, Policies, and Procedures while enrolled in the Routt County 4-H Program.

Routt County 4-H Award Sponsorship Drive begins March 1 and runs through May 1st. Members are encouraged to gather at least 2 sponsorships. Please visit the sponsorship portal on our website for blank forms and payment info.

Important Shooting Sports Dates -
  • May 1 - Project Add/Drop/Change Date
  • July 6 - Completion Weekend Registration Due
  • July 10 - FairEntry Registration Due
  • July 14 - Air Rifle, Air Pistol, and .22 Pistol Completion Day at the Kirby Ranch
  • July 20-21 - Shotgun, Archery, and .22 Rifle Completion Weekend at the Routt County Rifle Club
  • July 27 - Exhibit Day
  • August 17-18 - State Shoot (Rifle, Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Archery)
  • August 31-September 1 - State Shoot (Shotgun and Pistol)
Project Dates - check out the following links for important project dates!
Town Kid Project Locations - Routt County 4-H has secured 2 new places for Town Kids to raise livestock projects.

  • Steamboat Location - Stout and Padgett Place located on your way to Strawberry Park near Butcher-Knife Trail.
  • South Routt Location - CR 179 and HWY 131 located just a mile up the road on 179 off of 131.
  • Hayden Location - Routt County Fairgrounds

Are you interested in getting connected with one of these facilities? Contact Millie for more information!
Dog Classroom Sessions - Tuesdays at 5:30pm, Trout Creek Room (Down the hall from the Extension Office)
Join Cathy, 4-H Dog Leader, to learn all about the dog project.
Topics include:
  • Breeds
  • Careers
  • Grooming
  • General Knowledge
Sheep Workshop - April 12, 6pm, Trout Creek Room (Down the hall from the Extension Office)
Join us for a great market sheep workshop.
Topics Include:
  • Market Lamb Selection
  • Nutrition
  • Basic Care
BONUS - all members in attendance will be entered in a drawing for a market lamb donated by the Whaley Lamb Company!
Horse Workshops - April 17 and May 22, BCC Room (3rd Floor Historic Court House)
Join us for two great horse workshops presented by Cassidy Perricone.
Topics Include:
  • Horse 101
  • Nutrition & Conditioning
  • and MORE!
Goat Workshop - April 20, 10am, Routt County Fairgrounds
Join us for a great market goat workshop.
Topics Include:
  • Market Goat Selection
  • Nutrition
  • Basic Care
BONUS - all members in attendance will be entered in a drawing for a market goat donated by Longshot Goat Company.
Rabbit and Poultry Showmanship Clinic - June 1, 1pm, Routt County Fairgrounds
Join us for a fun showmanship clinic. Members will bring their own rabbits or poultry to learn from Nikki Mowdy, Moffat County's Small Animal Leader.
Beef Showmanship and Fitting Clinic - June 15, 8am, Routt County Fairgrounds
Join us for a showmanship and fitting clinic hosted by the Voloshin Family. Learn how to properly fit and show your beef animals (breeding and market members are all welcome) during this hands on clinic! Members will be expected to bring their own cattle!
More information to come as we get closer!
Pre-Fair Weigh-Ins - May 5th, 12pm, Routt County Fairgrounds
  • Cost is $5 per animal.
  • Please have the Weigh In Form(s) completed before arriving at the scale.
  • Sheep/Goat Weigh-In Form
  • Swine Weigh-In Form
  • You must be enrolled in Routt County 4-H with all fees paid (including any past due fees).
  • Questions? Take a look at the handbook section that discusses spring weigh-ins.
Weigh-In Results -
Colorado State Fair Information - it is the member's responsibility to educate themselves on the items needed, and deadlines for the Colorado State Fair. We will have nomination forms available at each Pre-Fair weigh-in. Please visit the Colorado State Fair website for deadlines, schedules, and DNA Kits.
Program Requirements - All members must abide by the Routt County 4-H Member Handbook, Policies, and Procedures while enrolled in the Routt County 4-H Program.

Routt County 4-H Award Sponsorship Drive begins March 1 and runs through May 1st. Members are encouraged to gather at least 2 sponsorships. Please visit the sponsorship portal on our website for blank forms and payment info.
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.
  • April 6, 2024 - Prowers County Horse Clinic at the Lamar Community College Barn.
  • April 6, 2024 - Annual Beef Blow N Go Show in El Paso County. More information and registration can be found here.
  • April 7, 2024 - 4-H Dog Expo at The Ranch in Loveland. Registration is open on 4-HOnline.
  • April 19-21, 2024 - Statewide Horse Clinic at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo. Registration is open on 4-HOnline.
  • April 27-28, 2024 - Spring Gather Open Ranch Horse Show and Clinic in Grand Junction. More info and registration can be found here.
  • May 4, 2023 - Rabbit Rally at the El Paso County Fairgrounds. More info can be found here.
  • May 11, 2024 - Arapahoe County 4-H Dog Fun Match at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. More information can be found here.
  • May 25-26, 2024 - Loma Outlaws Livestock Jackpot at the Mesa County Fairgrounds. More information can be found here.
  • June 1-2, 2024 - El Paso County Dog Show at the El Paso County Fairgrounds. More information can be found here.
  • June 1-2, 2024 - High Altitude Livestock Showdown at the Park County Fairgrounds. More information can be found here.
  • June 14-16, 2024 - Kirk Stierwalt Market Beef Clinic in El Paso County. For more information and to register, click here. Payment is due here.
2023-2024 Record Books are posted on the Colorado 4-H website. Need help finding your record book, or would you like it printed out? Shoot us an email.
  • Google Drive Record Books pilot program (Please let us know any comments, suggestions, issues, etc. on these record books).


Pages that can be completed NOW -
Pages to be working on through project -
Pages that are completed at the END of your project -
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.
Project Requirements - please make sure that 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.
  • 2023-2024 Record Books available for download on the Colorado 4-H website.
  • Google Drive Record Books pilot program (Please let us know any comments, suggestions, issues, etc. on these record books).
  • Project Manuals are available in our office. Please check your "Welcome to 4-H Email" to see the status on your project manual, as some of these can be found online.

All members must abide by the Routt County 4-H Member Handbook, Policies, and Procedures while enrolled in the Routt County 4-H Program.

Routt County 4-H Award Sponsorship Drive begins March 1 and runs through May 1st. Members are encouraged to gather at least 2 sponsorships. Please visit the sponsorship portal on our website for blank forms and payment info.
Important Dates -
  • May 1 - Project Add/Drop/Change Date
  • July 10 - FairEntry Registration Due
  • July 27 - Exhibit Day
Routt County 4-H Leadership Opportunities
Youth Fest is April 26-28, at the Colorado State Fairgrounds.
  • Registration closes April 12th on 4-HOnline.
  • Members must pay $115 to attend this conference.
  • There are no registration refunds after the registration deadline.
  • Members must arrange their own transportation to and from Youth Fest.

Colorado 4-H State Conference is June 18-21st at the Colorado State University Campus.
  • More information on State Conference can be found here.
  • Registration information will be posted soon.
Leaders
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!


4-H Enrollment is Open!
  • Please Re-Enroll as a leader ASAP!
  • Remind members that they must be enrolled and paid by May 1st in order to participate in the Routt County 4-H Program.
  • Members have until May 1 to add/change/drop projects
  • Members must be enrolled if they are attending meetings
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.

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!

Cloverbud Workshops- See a list of workshops here. RSVP for workshops Here.
  • April 3, 5pm - Gardening
  • May 29, 5pm - Entomology
  • June 26, 5pm - Leathercraft
  • July 27, 5pm- Exhibit Day, share a project and T-Shirt Design Craft
Routt County CSU Extension - 4-H