Logan County Extension Anchors 4-H, Agriculture and Community Education

Logan County CSU Extension, located at 508 S. 10th Avenue, Suite 1 in Sterling, provides research-based education and community programs that shape youth opportunities, farm practices, and household health across the county. Staffed by a county director and program personnel, the office supports 4-H clubs and county-level events, offers technical assistance to producers, and delivers family and consumer science guidance for safe food handling and preservation.

For local families and youth, 4-H programming remains a primary offering. Enrollment is handled through 4HOnline and the county lists more than 50 project topics spanning livestock, horse, STEM, food and nutrition, and Cloverbud programming for younger children. The extension maintains club listings and leader contacts, including clubs such as Chamrocks in Sterling and Country Critters in Fleming, and manages county-level fair activities tied to the Logan County Fair. Those seeking calendars, club contacts, or enrollment instructions can find details at logan.extension.colostate.edu/4-h/.

Agricultural producers use the Extension as a source of applied science and regulatory support. Services include meat quality assurance, animal disease guidance, premises identification and animal identification assistance, forage testing, and other producer education. Beef Quality Assurance certification opportunities are available through the office, a resource that supports safer meat production, market access, and consumer confidence.

These programs carry clear public health implications. Food preservation and family and consumer science projects teach household food safety practices that reduce risk of foodborne illness. Livestock disease guidance and identification systems help contain outbreaks and protect both animal and human health. For small and mid-sized producers, access to forage testing and quality assurance helps sustain livelihoods and supply chains that local communities rely on.

Beyond technical services, the Extension functions as a community convenor. Its coordination of fairs and youth programs contributes to skill development, civic engagement, and local economies, while connecting rural residents to statewide research and extension networks. That linkage supports workforce development in agriculture, natural resources, and related trades at a time when rural communities face workforce and equity challenges.

Logan County Extension is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information or to contact staff, call (970) 522-3200 or visit the office page at logan.extension.colostate.edu/4-h/ for the latest hours and staff contact extensions.