Ag Week Events
SEPTEMBER 2026
Join us for Ag Week activities and wear orange to show your Aggie Pride as we celebrate Colorado agriculture and get ready for CSU Ag Day!
Tuesday
Sept 8
Ag Week Picnic
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Nutrien Patio
Kick off Ag Week with lunch, new connections, and a chance to learn about everything happening across the College of Agricultural Sciences. Meet fellow students, faculty, and staff while celebrating the start of the academic year.
Open to CAS students, faculty, and staff. RAMCard required.
Wednesday
Sept 9
Common Grounds: Celebrating 150 Years of Colorado Agriculture
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Nutrien Patio
Grab a cup of coffee, connect with fellow peers and celebrate 150 years of agriculture at CSU. Connect with students, faculty, and staff from across campus while exploring how agriculture continues to shape every discipline and our shared future.
Whether you’re new to CSU or returning for another year, it’s a great opportunity to build relationships and expand your network.
Ram Country Line Dancing
6:00–8:00 p.m.
LSC Ballroom A
Celebrate CSU’s agricultural heritage with a fun night of line dancing, music, and community. No experience is necessary—just bring your friends and enjoy an evening that honors CSU’s land-grant roots.
Thursday
Sept 10
Farmer’s Market
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
South Admin Walkway
Explore a CSU-grown farmers market featuring local producers, alumni-owned businesses, and community vendors. Learn about regional food systems, food access initiatives, and the people helping shape Colorado agriculture while supporting local growers.
CAS Global IMPACT Map Launch
Thursday, September 10 | 4-5:00 p.m.
The Knowledge Well, Nutrien Building
Please join colleagues from across the College of Agricultural Sciences as we celebrate our collective global impact and the launch of the Global IMPACT Map in the Knowledge Well in the Nutrien Agricultural Sciences Building. This new touch-screen display (also available as a web version) was developed by the International Agriculture team, highlights the international research, teaching, outreach, and education abroad activities that advance our land-grant mission around the world and demonstrate our IMPACT. Special guests will provide opening remarks at 4:00 with light refreshments provided. Please sign-up if you plan to join!
CAS Quiz Bowl
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Nutrien 140
Put your agricultural knowledge to the test during this friendly trivia competition. From animal science to ag policy, teams will compete for prizes, bragging rights, and a chance to showcase their department pride.
Friday
Sept 11
Ag Fest
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
LSC Plaza
Celebrate the final day of Ag Week with interactive exhibits, student organizations, department booths, giveaways, and opportunities to connect with the broader CSU community. Ag Fest highlights the innovation, creativity, and impact of agriculture at Colorado State University.
Open to all CSU students.
Saturday
Sept 12
FFA Foundation Blue Jacket Breakfast
9:30-11:30 a.m.
CoBank Center for Agricultural Education
The Colorado FFA Foundation and CSU Agricultural Education Program will host a reception for all Blue Jacket Society Members and legendary teacher “owl” nominees at the CoBank Center for Agricultural Education to celebrate Ag Day. Open to all supporters of agricultural education. Invitation only.
CSU Ag Day
12:00–4:00 p.m.
Intramural Fields 1–3
Ag Day is one of CSU’s longest-standing traditions, celebrating Colorado agriculture and the College of Agricultural Sciences. Families, alumni, students, and community members are invited to enjoy educational exhibits, agricultural demonstrations, and activities that showcase the people and industries that help feed, fuel, and sustain our world.
The Nutrien Ag Day BBQ brings together Colorado growers, producers, and agricultural partners to serve an iconic Colorado barbecue while raising scholarship funds for students in the College of Agricultural Sciences. It’s a celebration of Colorado agriculture and a tradition that has connected the CSU community for generations.
Department Events
Wednesday
Sept 9
C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity Open House
3-6 p.m.
C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity
Get ready for a day of discovery at one of the West’s largest and most fascinating insect collections! Join us at the Gillette Museum for an exclusive open house where you’ll dive into the intriguing world of bugs and explore research happening at CSU. Don’t miss out on guided group tours and uncover the secrets of our incredible insect exhibits with expert guides. Enjoy tasty treats as you mingle with fellow bug enthusiasts.
Friday
Sept 11
Soil and Crop Sciences Honored Alumni Lunch
12-1:30 p.m.
Longs Peak Room LSC
Honoree: Dr. Newell Kitchen
Join the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences for a lunch celebrating this years’ honored Alumni, Dr. Newell Kitchen.
HLA Come to the Table
3-5 p.m.
Trial Gardens
Network with students and faculty of the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department and enjoy local food and drinks during this Colorado horticulture and green industry mixer.
DARE Hall of Fame Banquet
4 p.m.
Longs Peak Room LSC
Join the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics for Hall of Fame Banquet celebrating the faculty, staff, students, and alumni that support our department!
Animal Sciences Fall Gather
5-7 p.m.
Dr. John K. Matsushima Research and Teaching Complex at ARDEC
Join the Department of Animal Sciences for a celebratory dinner for alumni, stakeholders, faculty and staff.