{"id":254,"date":"2026-06-01T11:19:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/custer\/?page_id=254"},"modified":"2026-06-01T11:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:19:09","slug":"programs-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/custer\/programs-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Programs &amp; Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-breadcrumbs alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-section-title-font-size\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\">Programs &amp; Services<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Explore learning opportunities and programs from CSU Extension<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">From 4-H youth development to business training for farmers and ranchers, CSU Extension supports individuals in Custer County through a variety of programs, trainings, classes, workshops, and other educational opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Woman-Cornfield-Presenter-Resize.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"A woman with a straw hat presents to a group of adults standing on a gravel road next to a corn field with tall corn stalks\n\" class=\"wp-image-14556 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull wp-block-pattern-highlight-bar has-accent-4-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ceead2e9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-subheading\">Featured Programs &amp; services<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/gunnison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/4-H-Hero-Image.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"A group of smiling 4-H youth members rest together on a patch of grass\" class=\"wp-image-793 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Custer County 4-H<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H is America\u2019s largest youth development organization\u2014empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime. We believe that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. 4-H programs empower young people to be well-informed citizens, actively engaged in their communities and the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/custer\/offering\/custer-county-4-h\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Colorado Building Farmers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Colorado Building Farmers and Ranchers program<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>offers training and assistance in business planning and management for farmers and ranchers. This program fosters a rich network of farmers and ranchers to help each other succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/colorado-building-farmers\/\">Learn More at CSU Extension<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1278\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/custer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/06\/cattle.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"Cattle graze an open field near the mountains in Colorado\" class=\"wp-image-255 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/custer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/06\/cattle.webp 1920w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/custer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/06\/cattle.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/custer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/06\/cattle.webp?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/custer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/06\/cattle.webp?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/custer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/06\/cattle.webp?resize=1536,1022 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/custer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/06\/cattle.webp?resize=1400,932 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/custer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/06\/cattle.webp?resize=600,399 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/custer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/06\/cattle.webp?resize=1568,1044 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/gunnison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/Cattle-Ranch-Near-Ridgway-Colorado.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Cattle Ranch Near Ridgway Colorado\" class=\"wp-image-239 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Colorado AgrAbility Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Colorado AgrAbility Project has worked to promote independence and enhance quality of life for agriculture producers in rural Colorado for more than 25 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/agrability.colostate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More at Colorado agrability<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Beekeeping in the Mountain West<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CSU Extension brings an online beekeeping program tailored specifically for the Colorado and Mountain West region. This program is for individuals who are passionate about the environment and interested in learning how to support healthy honeybee colonies in the unique Mountain West region. The format for this training is 100% online and self-paced giving you the flexibility to start anytime and learn on your own timeline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/online.colostate.edu\/certificates\/beekeeping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/gunnison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/bee-on-flower-1.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"A bee rests on a purple flower\" class=\"wp-image-439 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull wp-block-pattern-content-list is-style-brush-stroke-dark has-accent-1-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1bc05f53 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7255d826 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3b22163969f18e008b23e0c55dbc1fd4\">Browse more programs and services from CSU Extension<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/agrability.colostate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AgrAbility<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado 4-H <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cmg.extension.colostate.edu\/\">Colorado Master Gardener<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/extension-internship-program\/\">Extension Internships<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/grow-give\/\">Grow &amp; 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