Routt County 4-H news & updates
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We are excited to have you a part of Routt County 4-H!
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 provides project details and record book links. Click on your area of interest, and then the project to learn more!
Join our monthly Clover Chatter!
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Meet us on Zoom the first Monday of each month at 6pm to ask questions and connect with other 4-H families!
- Upcoming Dates:
- January 5
- February 2
- March 2
- April 6
- May 4
- June 1
- July 6
- August 3
Join us on March 16 at 6pm for our Mandatory New Member Orientation Dinner at the STARS Ranch. We will discuss important topics while enjoying a meal and getting to know other Routt County 4-H families!
| | | We are excited for the new year! Check back soon for project workshop information. | |
Shooting Sports Dates - Dates are subject to change
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May 1 - Add/Drop/Change Deadline
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July 3 - Completion Weekend Registration Due
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July 8 - FairEntry Registration Due
- July TBD - Completion Weekend
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July 24 - Exhibit Day
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July 31 - Exhibit Day Projects to State Fair Due
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General Project Dates - Dates are subject to change
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May 1 - Add/Drop/Change Deadline
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July 8 - FairEntry Registration Due
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July 24 - Exhibit Day
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July 31 - Exhibit Day Projects to State Fair Due
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Animal Superintendents - need help with your projects? Please email Millie to get you in contact with a Superintendent!
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Cattle - Jeannie Logan and Dr. Lee Meyring
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Swine - Leanna Dennis, Tim Gonzales, Trinity Gonzales, and Lane Iacovetto
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Sheep - Kristen Lucero and Shari Yeager
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Goat - Justin Heid, Kristen Lucero, and Rebecca Owens
- Poultry and Rabbit
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Horse - Tammie Delaney, Haley Jacobs, Lacy Trout, and Ben Vannoy
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Dog - Lisa Guire and Cathy Shryock
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Project Dates - Check out the following link for important project dates!
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Routt County Junior Livestock Sale Updates -
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Member Checks are available for pick-up. Members must submit a signed slip from their buyer stating they have hand delivered their framed photo and Thank You card.
- Please note, "All consigner checks must be cleared prior to December 31 of the sale year. Outstanding checks will be donated back to the Committee."
| More information on the Generational Breeding Project can be found here. | |
NWSS Catch-A-Calf Applications Open -
Are you 14-19 (as of Jan. 1, 2026) and part of 4-H or FFA? Don't miss your chance to take part in the National Western Stock Show Cat-A-Calf Program! Participants catch a calf, raise it for a year, and bring it back as a market-ready steer to show and compete!
Applications are due December 15, 2025!
| Colorado State 4-H Livestock Opportunities - These are opportunities that 4-H members could engage in. Coming up in the next few months are events like the National Poultry and Egg Conference, which showcases four competitive events or the National Dairy Quiz Bowl. We have added these events to the Animal Science Padlet. If you have a team that would like to compete in any of these events, let us know, and we can work through the registration process. Access Animal Science Padlet | |
Animal Projects Dates - Dates are subject to change
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Animal Project Courtesy Posts
These are posts we are sharing for your information. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Routt County Extension.
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Bunnies Available:
Looking for your next 4-H Breeding Rabbit? Ella Knott has a litter of mixed-breed rabbits perfect for pets/companion animals, and a litter of Angoras for members interested in breeding their own fiber line.
For more information, please reach out to Megan.
| CSU and UW will be holding a pre-workouts before the Western National Roundup Livestock and Meats Judging Contests. Any youth is welcome to come view the classes ate do not need to be judging at Roundup. | | | Routt County 4-H Leadership Opportunities | | |
2025-2026 Colorado 4-H Leadership Events - More details on the events can be found here.
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Leadership Development Conference (Senior Members) - January 24-26, Denver
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Youth Fest (Intermediate Members) - March 27-29
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District 9 Retreat (10-18 y/o Members)- April 10-12, Craig
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Colorado 4-H State Conference (Senior Members) - June 16-19, Fort Collins
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Mike Bell 4-H Leadership Fund
Created in 2025 with memorial contributions totaling $665, the Mike Bell 4-H Leadership Fund honors Mr. Bell by helping Hayden Youth attend leadership events.
The Bell Family has designated these funds to support Hayden 4-H members in attending leadership events at the county, district, state, or national levels.
Scholarship Details:
- Hayden 4-H youth are eligible for a one-time $50 scholarship to help cover registration for a 4-H leadership event.
- 13 scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first served basis until all funds are distributed.
- To apply, email a request for the $50 Mike Bell 4-H Leadership Scholarship, specifying which event you plan to attend.
- Requests will only be accepted once the event registration is open (no early requests).
- If you cancel after the registration deadline, you will be responsible for repaying the $50 of unused funds back to the leadership fund.
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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 - $25/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!
| | | These are posts we are sharing for your information. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Routt County Extension. | To submit your order, please fill out this form and submit it to Nancy Mucklow by December 12th! | |
Ranch West;
- Located 12 miles outside of Steamboat Springs on CR 33
- Long term and short term boarding
- Horse motel
- Outdoor arena
- Heated indoor arena(daily pass and memebership options)
- Family owned and operated
- Vet Technician on staff
Looking for weekend help in the mornings, 2-3 hours a day!
If interested call 970-761-0679 or email ranchwest55@gmail.com
Savannah Shaffer-Barn Manager
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You are invited to preregister for the 2026 online ag business development course hosted by CSU Extension. Join course facilitators, instructors, and other beginning farmers and ranchers (less than 10 years of ag experience) in Tuesday evenings, 6-8:00pm (January 20-March 11, 2026) for 8 weeks this winter for a program designed to help you develop a business plan for your ag operation! Course fee of $250 includes access to all class materials; a discount is offered to additional participants from the same farm business. Scholarships may be available. Learn more & preregister here https://buildingfarmers.com/
Está invitado/a preinscribirse para el curso de 2026 de desarrollo de negocios agrícolas en línea coordinado por Extensión de la Universidad Estatal de Colorado. Reunir con facilitadores, instructores, y otros/as agricultores/as y ganaderos/as (con menos de 10 años de experiencia agrícola) por las noches cada martes, 6-8:00pm (del 20 de enero - 11 de marzo) por 8 semanas este invierno por una serie de tópicos diseñados para ayudarle pensar críticamente sobre su plan de negocio! El costo para el curso de $250 incluye acceso a todos los materiales del curso; un descuento está ofrecido por participantes adicionales del mismo negocio agrícola. Puede haber becas disponibles. Aprender más y preinscribirse aquí https://buildingfarmers.com/
¿Preguntas? Se puede llamar a Nicole: (970) 495-2217
| CSU Engagement and Extension is looking at becoming better at engaging and stewarding our network of 4-H alumni by sending out a quarterly newsletter to our Colorado 4-H alumni, donors, and corporate partners to highlight our youth, volunteers, and programming throughout the state. Please sign up for this newsletter here. | | |
Routt County CSU Extension - 4-H
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