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Colorado ag producers explore innovation and education amid growing water challenges
If you’ve spent any time in Colorado, you’ve likely heard about our state’s water challenges. Stories come to mind of historic droughts, shrinking snowpack and the impacts of agriculture and population growth. But the stories we don’t hear as often, or as loudly, are those of people looking at the stubborn problems they face and deciding to act, innovate, and make themselves part of the solution.
Water Workforce Summit addresses critical employment challenges in Colorado
Effectively managing Colorado’s limited water supply is a constant challenge. Yet, the state’s water industry is facing its own hurdles as it tries to maintain a robust and skilled workforce. To meet the needs of communities across Colorado, CSU's Colorado Water Center hosted the first ever Colorado Water Workforce Summit in Denver from April 2-3, 2024.
10 research-based tips for making mealtime with kids a success
Drawing on strategies grounded in research, Jessica Clifford, a CSU Extension nutritional specialist, shares insights into how to deal with picky eaters, establish healthy eating habits, and make mealtime less stressful.
VP of Engagement and Extension looks to fulfill CSU’s social contract with service mentality
James Pritchett has led the College of Agricultural Sciences with the goal of making CSU a trusted partner to Colorado communities; he now brings his service mindset to his new role as vice president of the Office of Engagement and Extension.
Salazar Center awards $150,000 in implementation funding for Accelerator participants in New Mexico, Texas
The Salazar Center’s inaugural Peregrine Accelerator for Conservation Impact program culminated last week in a presentation event, during which nine project teams from across the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo river basin had the opportunity to share their final proposals with the Center and a panel of experts.
Colorado high school students advance to international Envirothon Competition
A team of high school students from Colorado are putting their environmental knowledge to the test this summer at the international Envirothon competition in New Brunswick, Canada where they’re competing for $25,000 in scholarship awards.
CSU’s Kathay Rennels named grand marshal for 2023 Larimer County Fair and PRCA Rodeo Parade
Interim Vice President for Engagement and Extension Kathay Rennels will have the honor of leading the festivities celebrating the 140th anniversary of the fair and the 75th year of the PRCA Rodeo.
Salazar Center’s fifth annual International Symposium explores a nature-positive future for North America
The Salazar Center for North American Conservation will host its fifth annual International Symposium on Conservation Impact on October 11-12, 2023, in Denver, Colorado at the CSU Spur campus.
CSU student dance performances in non-traditional spaces awarded for community engagement
In collaboration with the City of Fort Collins, Grace Gallagher, an assistant professor of dance, and her students launched a series of 15 mini performances in non-traditional spaces around the city, with a focus on low- and moderate-income communities.
Drawn to serve, San Luis Valley 4-H specialists chart path for youth to succeed
For Extension’s two 4-H specialists serving the San Luis Valley’s six counties – Carol Gurule and Morgan Young – each were drawn to serve youth after experiencing firsthand how even a fleeting interaction can change the trajectory of someone’s life.