The Larimer County 4-H Exchange Program is a two-year commitment for 4-H members between the ages of 14 - 18. The youth help plan an exchange with an Exchange Club in another state. The first year, Larimer County hosts visitors from the partner state. The next year, the Larimer County members travel to the partner state. The Exchange Program has been in Larimer County for more than 50 years.
Members who join the Exchange Club can:
Our Clover Connection E-Newsletter keeps 4-H members and their families up to date with upcoming events and opportunities.
Learning to speak in public is one of the best life skills that we can help our youth develop. Alumni of the 4-H program often point to public speaking as one of the most useful things they learned in 4-H, leading to success in their future careers. In the public presentation program, youth learn to organize their ideas, to share emotions and creativity, and to communicate clearly.
2024 Building Farmers and Ranchers Business Development Program
The Colorado Building Farmers and Ranchers program builds community and capacity in agriculture.
Master Gardeners are Important to Our Community
Colorado Master Gardeners (CMGs) are members of our community who love lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables. They are passionate to learn and share their knowledge with others. Master Gardeners are life-long learners who complete an initial training that covers various aspects of horticulture with the intent to teach others while volunteering in our community. Their goal is to help foster successful gardening with Larimer County residents.
Learn the art and science of food preservation and preparation using current research-based techniques.
We offer canning, freezing, dehydrating, fermenting, cheese-making, and other food workshops.
We offer a number of resources that promote healthy aging in Larimer County. We have below resources and information about our partnerships that benefit older adults throughout Larimer County.
Each year, Larimer County 4-H scholarships are available to local 4-H members. Please see the opportunities listed below.
If you are looking for information about financial aid for enrollment in 4-H enrollment, please visit our enrollment page.
About the program
The Native Plant Master Program is an award-winning, non-credit, educational program offered by various County Extension offices through the State’s land-grant institution, Colorado State University. This work is important to foster:
