Who We Are
Working in partnership with Coloradans and their communities so all can thrive.
CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension aspires to be the trusted partner for Colorado prosperity. We extend 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
For over 100 years, Colorado State University Extension has connected Coloradans with the knowledge, people, and resources of Colorado State University to help address local challenges and support thriving, resilient communities.
Serving all 64 counties statewide, CSU Extension works alongside communities to strengthen agriculture and food systems, support human and animal health, steward natural resources, develop youth leaders, and improve quality of life across Colorado and beyond.
Colorado Water Center
The Colorado Water Center leads interdisciplinary research, education and outreach to address the West’s complex and evolving water-related challenges by fostering collaboration and inspiring the next generation of water leaders.
Colorado State Forest Service
With a mission to steward Colorado’s diverse forest environments for the benefit of present and future generations, the Colorado State Forest Service provides technical forestry assistance, wildfire mitigation expertise and outreach and education to help landowners and communities achieve their forest management goals.
CSU Spur
CSU Spur is a public-facing education, research and engagement center where learners of all ages can engage in hands-on experiences that make science and potential careers exciting and accessible.
CSU Spur serves as an inspiring convening space to come together around real-world challenges and learn, imagine and create a thriving future in health, water and food.
Northeast Regional Engagement Center
The Northeast Regional Engagement Center (NREC) in Sterling, Colorado serves as a regional hub for community-based learning programs, events, and meetings.
NREC is a space to hold conversations, build community partnerships, and engage together on the needs of our communities. We work in the areas of rural health, agriculture and food systems, and community vitality.
Colorado 4-H Youth Development
As America’s largest youth development organization, 4-H has supported almost six million youth across the country. Colorado 4-H reaches around 100,000 youth across the state annually, helping them to become confident, independent, resilient and compassionate leaders.
Delivered by Colorado State University Extension, Colorado 4-H’s network includes over 10,000 volunteers and almost 100 4-H professionals and staff members who provide caring and supportive mentoring to all 4-H’ers, helping them to grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries.
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