Routt County 4-H news & updates
September 15, 2023
Upcoming Events
Click here to access the Routt County 4-H Google Calendar!
TODAY is the last day to register for the Overnight Leadership Retreat! Are you a 4-H members age 8-13 interested in attending? Register here!
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!
Did you miss the Routt County 4-H Result Section in the Steamboat Pilot? the E-edition can be found here!

All results can also be found on our website!
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 4, 7pm, Fair Wrap-Up Meeting in the Routt County Community Room. Leaders, superintendents, council members, and 4-H Families are encouraged to join to share their thoughts on fair, and how to improve for next year!
October 24, - DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE - 4-6pm, 4-H Open House DAY 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!
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)!
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.
Club Reports
High Point 4-H Club
July 14, 2023
On 7/14/23 we had a car wash fundraiser at Mountain view car wash from 9am to 1pm. We had a great fundraiser and raised over $600. We had a short meeting at 1:30pm. Several members did their demonstrations. Record book checks were completed. We discussed upcoming important dates for Exhibit day and the fair including volunteer opportunities for the fair.
Submitted by Cole Lujan.
State Fair Results
Congratulations to all of our Routt County Shooting Sports members who competed at the Colorado State Fair. Results are posted on our website!
Routt County 4-H Livestock Member State Results
Congratulations to our Livestock Members who showed at the Colorado State Fair!

Peyton Baker:
  • Reserve Champion FFA Heifer with her heifer Marley
  • 3rd FFA Showmanship with her heifer Marley
Emily Rossi:
  • 10th in the Lightweight Market Hogs Crossbred Class
Kimberly Gray:
  • Competed in the Market Hog Show
Routt County Exhibit Day Projects State Results
Congratulations to all of our members who sent their projects to the Colorado State Fair. Results can be found on our website!
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.

All lost and found not picked up after October 1st will be donated.
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)
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.
We are Hiring - Help wanted

Full time / yearly Employment
Ranch work.
  • Horse care, including but not limited to: stall cleaning, grooming, bathing, cleaning barn, stacking hay, Feed, etc.
Ranch work includes but not limited too:
  • Fence repair, trimming trees, cleaning river line, weed eating 
  • Snow removal blower and shovel sidewalks, water tank cleaning
Heavy equipment driving
  • Tractors, skid steer
Drivers license needed,
Social security card needed

Possible housing.

Great pay, benefits, health and dental, retirement plan.

Contact Roger 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.
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!
  • Results from the Colorado State Fair livestock shows 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.
  • Check Deductions and Market Prices can be found here.

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!

Record Book Workshops -

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.
  • 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 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.

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.
Routt County CSU Extension - 4-H