{"id":237,"date":"2026-02-13T22:08:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T22:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/?page_id=237"},"modified":"2026-04-02T16:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:35:09","slug":"programs-and-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/programs-and-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Programs and Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\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\">CSU Extension supports individuals in Teller 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\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/4-H-Hero-Image.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"Four 4-H youth members lay on the grass together and smile\" class=\"wp-image-651 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">4-H Youth Development<\/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\/teller\/offering\/teller-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\">Master Gardeners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teller County Master Gardeners offer research\u2011based gardening guidance and community education to help residents succeed in the unique mountain growing environment.<\/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\/teller\/offering\/master-gardeners\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1420\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/gl-teller-cmg-26.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Two people wearing gloves work together to plant flowers in a garden bed, smiling as they transfer a small plant from a container. Rows of colorful flowers and green trees are visible in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-241 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/gl-teller-cmg-26.jpg 1420w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/gl-teller-cmg-26.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/gl-teller-cmg-26.jpg?resize=768,514 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/gl-teller-cmg-26.jpg?resize=1024,685 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/gl-teller-cmg-26.jpg?resize=1400,937 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/gl-teller-cmg-26.jpg?resize=600,401 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/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=\"1183\" height=\"887\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/hw-radon-inspection-26.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"A person kneeling on a carpeted floor sets up radon testing equipment, placing a device into an orange case beside a tripod-mounted instrument in a bedroom.\" class=\"wp-image-245 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/hw-radon-inspection-26.jpg 1183w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/hw-radon-inspection-26.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/hw-radon-inspection-26.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/hw-radon-inspection-26.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/hw-radon-inspection-26.jpg?resize=600,450 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1183px) 100vw, 1183px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Radon action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn what radon is, why it can pose a risk in mountain homes, and how to protect your household. You\u2019ll also find information on where to pick up free radon testing kits.<\/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\/teller\/offering\/radon\/\">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\">Small acreage management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Small Acreage Management helps landowners understand and care for the natural resources on their property, from soil and water to plants and wildlife. CSU Extension provides research\u2011based guidance, practical tools, and educational resources to support effective land stewardship. Whether you\u2019re new to rural living or looking to improve existing acreage, we\u2019re here to help you make informed decisions.<\/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\/topics\/small-acreage-management\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Tractor-on-a-Farm.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"A tractor works on the farm\" class=\"wp-image-319 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:\/\/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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