Learn more about who we are and what we do Teamwork and coordination between several divisions of the University of Arizona help make youth gardening programs possible for kids throughout the state. The Arizona 4-H Youth Gardening program has been established through the University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and is administered through the Maricopa County office of the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Find out more about the dynamic people and programs that make Arizona 4-H Youth Gardening possible by exploring these links to our faculty, staff and volunteers ,Arizona 4-H, Arizona Cooperative Extension, the U of A College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the University of Arizona. Our faculty, staff & volunteers The people who "train the trainer" and coordinate Arizona's youth gardening activities. Arizona 4-H Youth-specific programs for kids from age 5 to 19 Arizona Cooperative Extension An outreach program of the University of Arizona U of A College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Also known as "CALS" The University of Arizona Arizona's public land-grant research institution. Make a difference in a child's life! It's easy to become part or our success story. You can make an impact on the future of youth gardening with your support. Here are just a few ways to get involved. You can also contact azyouthgardens@ag.arizona.edu with your ideas. Become A Master Gardener Volunteer   Provide training and assistance to youth garden programs. Support Our Special Events We offer conferences, seminars, workshops and more for educators and youth garden leaders. Arizona 4-H Arizona 4-H is the largest youth-serving organization in the world. In Arizona, membership is open to all youth ages 5 to 19 who meet certain membership guidelines. Members between the ages of 5 to 8 are in a non-competitive program called CloverKids. Youth from the ages of 9 to 19 years can compete for various awards in the traditional 4-H programs. All 50 states and more than 80 countries world-wide have 4-H programs. People of all ages participate in 4-H programs, from pre-schoolers to grandparents. The list of 4-H projects is so varied that every 4-H member and adult volunteer is sure to be able to find something of interest. Return to top of page Arizona Cooperative Extension A partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and local county governments, the Arizona Cooperative Extension is an outreach program that is “taking the university to the people.” The Extension serves as a network of knowledgeable faculty and staff who serve as a link between the University and the citizens of each county in Arizona, providing lifelong educational programs in a variety of subjects, including Urban Horticulture. Click here for information specific to your county . Return to top of page U of A College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences educates students for a wide range of career opportunities in agriculture, natural resources, and in family and consumer resources. The various curricula offer professional preparation for careers in agribusiness, government, public service agencies, retail and service industries, human health institutions, the food service and processing industry, financial institutions, youth development agencies, conservation and environmental organizations, farming and, ranching, research, extension, communication and education. The College covers a broad education in professional knowledge areas combined with foundation courses in the natural and social sciences, communications and the humanities to develop a well-rounded academic experience. Return to top of page The University of Arizona Located in Tucson, University of Arizona is a public, land-grant research institution dedicated to: preparing students for an increasingly diverse and technological world and to improving the quality of life for the people of Arizona and the nation. The University provides distinguished undergraduate, graduate and professional education; excels in basic and applied research, and creative achievement; and integrates these activities and achievements of regional, national and international significance into everyday life. Return to top of page

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