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 during this week of celebration! Meet fellow students, faculty, and staff while kicking-off the start of the academic year.
Open to only CAS students, faculty, and staff. RAMCard required.
C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity Open House
4:00-7:00 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.
Wednesday
Sept 9
Common Grounds
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Nutrien Patio
Grab a cup of coffee, connect with fellow peers 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 cowboy boots. No experience is necessary—just come and enjoy an evening that honors CSU’s land-grant roots.
Open to all CSU Students.
Thursday
Sept 10
Farmer’s Market
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
South Admin Walkway (Front of Nutrien Building)
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 | 4:00-5:00 p.m.
The Knowledge Well in Nutrien Ag Sciences Building, Nutrien 140
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.
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.
Sign up your team here OR just show up and join a team already playing!
Friday
Sept 11
Ag Fest
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
LSC Plaza
Celebrate the final day of Ag Week at Ag Fest on the Plaza! Check out 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.
Nutrien Ag Day BBQ
1:00–4:00 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
Friday
Sept 11
Soil and Crop Sciences Honored Alumni Lunch
12:00-1:30 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
3:00-5:00 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
Doors open at 4:00 p.m. and program begins at 4:30pm
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
5:00-7:00 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.