{"id":185,"date":"2026-04-20T22:27:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T22:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/?page_id=185"},"modified":"2026-04-23T15:26:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T21:26:14","slug":"programs-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/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 mountain horticulture resources, CSU Extension supports individuals in Dolores 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-3-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\/gilpin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/02\/4-H-Hero-Image.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"A group of 4-H youth relax together on the grass\" class=\"wp-image-373 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Dolores County 4-H<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">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\/dolores\/offering\/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\">Test kits &amp; supplies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dolores County Extension offers free testing kits and supplies for water testing, soil testing, and feed analysis to support agricultural and household needs. Kits include sample containers and clear instructions, and a soil probe is available if needed. All kits are free through our office, just pay for shipping and laboratory fees. Contact the Extension office for more information.<\/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\/dolores\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/Testing-kits-26.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Four small clear vials filled with blue, red, yellow, and amber liquids stand upright on a tabletop, with a syringe placed in front of them.\" class=\"wp-image-206 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/Testing-kits-26.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/Testing-kits-26.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/Testing-kits-26.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/Testing-kits-26.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/Testing-kits-26.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/insect-identification-26.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Close-up of a striped yellow-and-black beetle standing on a bright green leaf against a softly blurred green background.\" class=\"wp-image-205 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/insect-identification-26.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/insect-identification-26.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/insect-identification-26.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/insect-identification-26.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/insect-identification-26.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Plant &amp; insect identification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dolores County Extension provides plant and insect identification services to help residents diagnose issues and make informed decisions. For best results, insects should be submitted in a clear container or bag, and plant or plant disease samples should include as much live foliage and root material as possible. Contact the Extension office for more information.<\/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\/dolores\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/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\">Pressure cooker gauge testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dolores County Extension offers free pressure gauge testing in our office during normal business hours. Just bring us your pressure cooker lid and gauge or you can take off the gauge and leave the lid at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">We will compare your gauges reading with our master gauge so that you can rest assured that you are cooking at the correct PSI. Contact the Extension office for more information.<\/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\/dolores\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/pressure-cooker-26.jpg?w=1000\" alt=\"A metal pressure cooker sits on an electric stovetop with the burner glowing red beneath it, surrounded by kitchen counters and cooking items.\" class=\"wp-image-204 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/pressure-cooker-26.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/pressure-cooker-26.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/pressure-cooker-26.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/dolores\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/pressure-cooker-26.jpg?resize=600,450 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/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:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/colorado-master-gardener\/\">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\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\/family-leadership-training-institute\/\">Family Leadership Training Institute<\/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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