{"id":162,"date":"2026-06-02T15:35:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T21:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/?page_id=162"},"modified":"2026-06-15T12:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T18:22:09","slug":"programs-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/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 small acreage education to college access education, CSU Extension supports individuals in Lincoln 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\">Lincoln 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\/lincoln\/offering\/lincoln-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\">Grow &amp; Give<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Grow &amp; Give was created by CSU Extension in 2020 to help educate home gardeners on how to grow in Colorado while connecting their backyard produce with Coloradans in need. The program helps gardeners learn how to grow fruits and vegetables at home or in their community, with an emphasis on growing extra to give locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to pitch in? With the help of Fresh Food Connect, we\u2019re linking Colorado gardeners to local community organizations.<\/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\/grow-give\/\">Learn more at CSU Extension<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2304\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/pexels-unal-aslan-48172282-30309038.jpg?w=576\" alt=\"tomatoes on a vine\" class=\"wp-image-286 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/pexels-unal-aslan-48172282-30309038.jpg 2304w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/pexels-unal-aslan-48172282-30309038.jpg?resize=169,300 169w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/pexels-unal-aslan-48172282-30309038.jpg?resize=768,1365 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/pexels-unal-aslan-48172282-30309038.jpg?resize=576,1024 576w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/pexels-unal-aslan-48172282-30309038.jpg?resize=864,1536 864w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/pexels-unal-aslan-48172282-30309038.jpg?resize=1152,2048 1152w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/pexels-unal-aslan-48172282-30309038.jpg?resize=2000,3556 2000w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/pexels-unal-aslan-48172282-30309038.jpg?resize=1400,2489 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/pexels-unal-aslan-48172282-30309038.jpg?resize=600,1067 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/pexels-unal-aslan-48172282-30309038.jpg?resize=1568,2788 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2304px) 100vw, 2304px\" \/><\/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\">Colorado Master Gardener Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Colorado State Extension Master Gardener\u00ae program (known locally as the Adams-Broomfield Master Gardener program) is a unique intersection between University Horticulture expertise and community volunteers interested in educating locally. As a Master Gardener, you\u2019ll be a CSU Extension volunteer giving back in your local community.<\/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-master-gardener\/\">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=\"1043\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Smiling-Gardener.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"gardener smiling in garden\" class=\"wp-image-287 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Smiling-Gardener.webp 1920w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Smiling-Gardener.webp?resize=300,163 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Smiling-Gardener.webp?resize=768,417 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Smiling-Gardener.webp?resize=1024,556 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Smiling-Gardener.webp?resize=1536,834 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Smiling-Gardener.webp?resize=1400,761 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Smiling-Gardener.webp?resize=600,326 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Smiling-Gardener.webp?resize=1568,852 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/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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