With You, We Build
Thriving
Communities
Working in partnership with Coloradans and their communities so all can thrive.
Who we are…
CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension extends the reach of the University in support of CSU’s land-grant mission. We are community-based and local across the state, strengthening access to resources, educational programs, and services to meet community needs. The Office of Engagement and Extension includes teams that serve across Colorado, including CSU Extension, the Colorado Water Center, the Colorado State Forest Service, the Northeast Regional Engagement Center, and CSU Spur.
CSU Extension
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news from the source
From readiness to recovery, CSU Extension helps communities in emergencies
CSU Extension partners with the Colorado Department of Agriculture to ensure livestock producers’ needs are met in emergency response and recovery efforts.
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Chaos gardening – wild beauty, or just a mess?
What is chaos gardening, really? And does it work? As with most viral trends, the answer is: sometimes.
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Master Gardeners, blind students grow together in unique garden
There are so many ways to enjoy a garden that don’t involve sight, and the students at the Colorado Center for the Blind in Littleton understand that better than most.
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The sun rises of Rifle Colorado, home of the Garfield County Fair, July 27, 2021 News from the Source
Aspen Acres: a case study of CSU Extension’s role in a new wildfire reality
CSU Extension’s response to the Aspen Acres fire west of Pueblo is a case study in how the university agency assists in fast-moving, destructive wildfires.
Endless Possibilities
Resources to get you there
Our programs to help you grow and succeed.
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Volunteer For Colorado 4-H
Help support the youth in your community as a Colorado 4-H volunteer.
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Professional Development and Training
Explore a wide range of professional development programs and elevate your expertise with high-quality, accessible education from CSU.
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Service Programs
Explore a wide range of agriculture programs, resources, and information from Colorado State University.
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Youth Programs
Colorado State University remains committed to creating and supporting a variety of engaging, high-quality youth programs across Colorado, including 4-H, after-school programs, and youth summer camps. Find out how you can get involved!
Taking all this in-depth research and resources out to the community [is what I really appreciate about Extension]. That should be the whole point of what we’re doing because then folks are able to use it, apply it and get results.
Joy Enyinnaya2022 Extension intern
Ways to Learn
Learn your way
Choose how you learn with resources from the Office of Engagement and Extension. At CSU we offer a variety of ways for you to learn and grow. From local community programs to formal college degree programs, we offer different paths to suit your needs.
Need help?
Please contact us with questions or for more information.