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Routt County reappoints and expands Extension advisory committee after interviews
Summary
After in-person and remote interviews, commissioners approved appointments to the Routt County Colorado State University Extension advisory committee, emphasizing youth outreach, urban–rural connections and food-systems programming.
Routt County commissioners on May 13 interviewed a slate of applicants and approved appointments to the Routt County Extension advisory committee, which advises Colorado State University Extension programs delivered in the county.
Why it matters: The committee helps set community education priorities for agriculture, 4‑H, master gardening, food preservation and other Extension programs. Commissioners said they wanted broader engagement with resort‑area and town residents, greater youth outreach, and programming that helps families prepare healthy food on a budget.
What happened: Commissioners held a series of short interviews with candidates recommended by staff and the outgoing advisory committee. Interviewees described work with 4‑H, livestock judging, master gardening, food‑business classes and volunteer outreach in Hayden, Steamboat Springs, Oak Creek and other parts of the county. Commissioners praised efforts to expand urban access to programs (for example, making space available for city youth to participate) and to maintain programming for long‑standing ranching and agricultural audiences.
Action and outcome: The board voted to appoint the recommended applicants (including incumbents and new members) to the advisory committee; commissioners said a joint meeting with the advisory committee will be scheduled after the fall fair season to re‑establish regular coordination with the board.
Ending: Commissioners and staff flagged upcoming Extension events (farmers‑market booths, community nutrition classes, and Master Gardener activities) and said they will work to boost outreach and shared programming across jurisdictions.
