Tri River Area CSU Extension

05/27/2026

05/21/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the Colorado State University Extension offices in the Tri-River area will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

We honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Our office will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

05/20/2026

Our team had so much fun this spring working with youth across Montrose and Ouray counties!

* STEM/k12 Programs - TRA Extension
* Tri River Area Horticulture & Gardening

We are so grateful for our partners: Ouray County Ranch History Museum and Valley Food Partnership

05/19/2026

Come join us and stay ahead of the latest food safety changes impacting producers and food businesses in 2026! 🥕🧀🌾

Join CSU Extension Specialist Nicole Didero for an informative session covering important food safety regulation updates, compliance information, and what these changes mean for producers.

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Rogers Mesa Research Center | Hotchkiss, CO

This free workshop is a great opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and prepare for upcoming regulatory changes affecting the food industry.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-safety-regulation-updates-for-2026-tickets-1985156439349?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

Thank you, Doug Dean, our amazing TRA Extension Director, for all your help with the Montrose office move! You truly are the G.O.A.T.! 🐐

05/11/2026

🥒🍓 Interested in learning how to safely preserve food at home? Join the Preserve@Home Online Food Preservation Series!

Learn the science behind food preservation and food safety from the comfort of your home. This course is great for beginners and anyone interested in canning, freezing, drying, jams, pickling, and more!

📅 Enrollment Deadline: June 8, 2026
💻 Course Begins: June 11 at 1:00 p.m. MT
🗓 Weekly Chats: Thursdays | June 18 – July 23
💲 Cost: $35

Topics include:
✔️ Water bath & pressure canning
✔️ Food safety
✔️ Drying & freezing
✔️ Jams, jellies & pickling
✔️ High altitude canning
✔️ Gardening & food storage

🔗 Register online: https://marketplace.uidaho.edu/C20272_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=2135 

For more information, contact University of Idaho Extension at 208-852-1097 or [email protected].

05/07/2026

🐴 Join us for an Equine Nutrition Webinar! 🌾

Learn practical tips for keeping your horses healthy and properly nourished with guidance from CSU Extension.

📅 May 28, 2026
⏰ 6–7 PM
💻 Online Webinar

Register here: https://col.st/h3vdv

Whether you’re new to horse ownership or looking to improve your feeding program, this webinar is a great opportunity to learn more about equine nutrition!

05/04/2026

The CSU Montrose Extension Office is moving! Our new address is: 949 N 2nd St. | Montrose, CO 81401