Two small children pet their cat as a vet holds the catLearn about the range of behavior and characteristics of a normal animal. Learn about diseases, their causes and prevention, and precautions to control those diseases that affect humans.

 

 

NEW: Winter Squash Trials

The results from the 2024 Winter Squash Trial are in. The study will be repeated in 2025 with new data coming out in December 2025 - January 2026.

A crate of tomatoesTomato Trials

Members of the Colorado State University Extension Master Gardener program in Larimer County completed two tomato trials.

A teenager shows her market animal at the fairThe Beef project is open to youth age 8-18. Your involvement in this project allows you the opportunity to develop and use new life skills by caring for a market animal or building your own herd. 

Bees fly around a hive

  • Have you wanted to explore the habitats of bees? 
  • Do you wonder which plants bees like to pollinate? 
  • Do you want to know how bees make honey? 

Then the 4-H Beekeeping project is right up your alley. You will learn about the world of bees and have fun doing it.

 

A teenager walks her cat on a leash.The Larimer County 4-H Cat project is designed to provide an opportunity to handle, care for and learn about cats.  Members learn responsibility, leadership, communication and the importance of keeping accurate records.  Typically, 4-H members care for a cat their fami

A young woman wearing white stands next to her dairy cow.The Larimer County Dairy Cattle Project is a great way to learn about animal husbandry and overall care. Youth in the Dairy Cattle project interact with research-based information that encourages confidence, character-building, industry knowledge, and sportsmanship.

A child works to train her dogThe Larimer County 4-H Dog program is designed to provide an opportunity to handle, care for and learn about dogs. Members learn responsibility, leadership, communication and the importance of keeping accurate records.