CSU Extension

10/08/2026

CSU Extension interns representing all eight colleges put their research in the spotlight at the annual internship poster session, showcasing their summer-long field work with campus faculty and Extension mentors in communities across Colorado. 💚

Learn more about the Extension Internship Program and how you can get involved: https://extension.colostate.edu/extension-internship-program/

10/01/2026

Did you know September is National Preparedness Month? From disaster planning and emergency response to long-term recovery, land‑grant universities help communities prepare for uncertainty, respond when disaster strikes, and recover stronger.

https://agisamerica.org/helping-america-prepare-for-and-recover-from-disasters/

Here's how:

🔷 Oklahoma State University Extension developed disaster assessment tools and training programs that strengthened coordination among Extension professionals, agricultural producers, and emergency management agencies during tornadoes and wildfires.

🔷 CSU Extension equips ranchers and agricultural producers with wildfire preparedness and recovery strategies, helping communities better withstand increasing wildfire risks.

🔷 Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension deployed a mobile Disaster Recovery Unit following historic flooding, helping residents access FEMA resources, internet connectivity, and recovery assistance.

🔷 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service's Disaster Assessment and Recovery network assisted more than 2,200 Texans affected by drought, floods, severe weather, and wildfires.

🔷 UGA Extension helped farmers navigate disaster assistance programs following Hurricane Helene, supporting applications that secured approximately $43.4 million in financial assistance.

🔷 Virginia Cooperative Extension coordinated agricultural relief efforts following Hurricane Helene, helping move hay, supplies, and other donations to farmers and forest landowners in need.

🔷 Cooperative Extension at A&T expanded access to mental health resources for farmers and ranchers recovering from Hurricane Helene, providing counseling, peer support, and training opportunities.

🔷 Servicio de Extensión Agrícola - Oficial worked with community leaders in Puerto Rico to strengthen emergency preparedness and food security, helping residents build local response systems for future disasters.

https://agisamerica.org/helping-america-prepare-for-and-recover-from-disasters/

National preparedness relies on strong communities, resilient food systems, and trusted local institutions. Land‑grant universities help .

Photo courtesy of Janie VanWinkle.

Ready

09/29/2026

Green School early bird registration ends tomorrow, Sept. 30! ⏰ If you've been thinking about registering but haven't yet, here's what some of our past participants had to say about the program (spoiler...they loved it!) 💚

Make sure you sign up ASAP at https://online.colostate.edu/certificates/green-school/ to snag the $50 discounted price.

09/29/2026

Join the Outdoor Recreation Knowledge Exchange on Oct. 1 from 12-1 p.m. MT for a free Zoom webinar: "Building Talent Pipelines for the Outdoor Economy." 🧭 This is the first webinar in a three-part series hosted by CSU Extension, Utah State University Extension, University of Wyoming's Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute, and the University of Montana Institute for Tourism & Recreation Research. To learn more and register, visit https://col.st/9klsu.

09/23/2026

Way to represent Colorado 4-H, Lilly! 🎉🍀👏 Congratulations and excited to follow your adventures as a 2027 Youth in Action Award winner 💚

CSU Extension, Douglas County Douglas County 4-H

09/21/2026

Green School vibes 🍃🪴 only 10 days left to snag the $50 early bird discount pricing before it increases on October 1!

Our flexible Green School program blends self-paced, online courses with live, interactive instruction-- giving you the tools and confidence to grow successfully in Colorado’s unique climate. When you register for Green School, you'll:

✨ Learn at your own pace
✨ Connect with experts live online
✨ Gain practical, research-based gardening skills

Ready to grow smarter? 🌻🌱 Check out https://online.colostate.edu/certificates/green-school/ for more info and to sign up!

09/15/2026

Way to go CJ and Nancy!! 🔔🐏💚

09/10/2026

Landscape Like You Live Here…because you do! 🏡🪏 This six-week online course will give you practical guidance for landscaping in Colorado. Taught by CSU horticulture and landscape design experts, you’ll learn how to design your outdoor space, pick plants that pop, and have the best lawn on the block! 😎

Classes start September 15, so don’t wait—register at https://extension.colostate.edu/offering/landscape-like-you-live-here/

09/03/2026

Are you a cottage food producer with a current certificate from CSU? CSU Extension has an update class for you! This class covers changes coming in 2027, including changes to eligible foods, and needs to be completed this year.

If you are due to recertify or are taking the class for the first time, please take the full class, which includes this updated information.

Find the class schedule at the link below 👇

CSU's nationally-recognized training program covers the specifics of the Colorado Cottage Food Act & how to safely operate a food business from a home kitchen.