CSU Extension

"In a world that often feels increasingly divided, transactional, or technology-driven, I want people to know there is still tremendous value in curiosity, collaboration, mentorship, creativity, and community-centered leadership." - Mary Anderson, Director of Elbert County Extension.

Mary's career began in culinary arts and nutrition, moved into education and curriculum design, and led to building STEM/maker programs and even partnerships with NASA! 🧑‍🚀🌌 Mary says, "My path has never been linear, but I have come to see that as an advantage rather than a liability. The through-line has always been curiosity, relationship-building, and a deep belief that meaningful innovation happens when you bring together people, industries, and ideas that do not traditionally share the same table."

Mary was recently featured in Voyage Denver's Hidden Gems series! Read more here: https://voyagedenver.com/interview/hidden-gems-meet-mary-anderson-of-colorado-state-university/

Extension intern season is here!! 🙌 🎉 Throughout the summer, our students will be applying their education through hands-on projects across Colorado. Here's a glimpse into the first few weeks of their internships!👇

🧪 Grace Faulk (left) collects vials of macro invertebrates. Grace's internship focuses on fisheries restoration in a flow-regulated river on a private ranch. Warner College of Natural Resources
🪶 Avian health interns Grace Hufford and Daniela Montalvan Villatoro (left and second from left) with mentors Ben Amerman and Dr. Heather Reider. CSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
🍎 Gráinne McCready (left) at Big B's apple orchard in Paonia. Gráinne is an entomology intern in Western Colorado. Warner College of Natural Resources
🪵 Saira Hafeez (far right) in the field for a community chipping day. Saira is focusing on wildfire preparedness in Grand County. CSU College of Liberal Arts
🐥 Daniela Montalvan Villatoro, avian health intern, draws blood from a chicken. Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences
🌲 Isabelle Wasserman (second from right) visits Borden Memorial Forest to evaluate potential locations for interpretive signage to enhance visitor understanding and engagement. Isabelle has an Applied Forest Science Communications internship. CSU College of Liberal Arts

Celebrate Colorado State University's Aggie roots on Sept. 12 for our annual Nutrien Ag Day BBQ, where the state’s agricultural growers and producers serve up premium local fare to support scholarships for AgSci students. Then head to Canvas Stadium to cheer on the Rams as they take on the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds! Everyone is welcome to come celebrate tradition, community, and Colorado agriculture at Ag Day 🏈🍗🧡