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Statewide Programs
Several exciting programs have been implemented by the University of Arizona that underscore the mission of Arizona 4-H Youth Gardening. Designed to support youth leaders, these programs offer focused training and activities with an emphasis on horticulture, agriculture and the environment.

New programs are continually being developed; please check this site regularly for updates. 		 
Master Gardener Frank Martin tells educators how to garden with native plants.

Master Gardener Frank Martin tells educators
how to garden with native plants.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Link to Ag-Ventures Ag-Ventures
  The Maricopa Agricultural Center (MAC Farm) offers a variety of agricultural literacy outreach programs for all ages.
Link to Agricultural Literacy Program Agricultural Literacy Program
  Designed to assist educators who wish to incorporate information about agriculture in the subjects they already teach.
Link to Arizona 4-H Arizona 4-H
  The youth development program of the University of Arizona CALS and Cooperative Extension.
Arizona Digging Deeper link Arizona Digging Deeper
  Integrating youth gardens into schools and communities; includes guidelines for curriculum and program assessment.
Arizona Junior Master Gardener Program
  Multi-level hands-on activities in horticulture, nutrition and environmental education as well as leadership and life skills.
Growing Awareness Youth Gardening Conference
  An annual event that provides a dynamic combination of learning, resources and networking opportunities.
Link to Project Learning Tree Project Learning Tree
  This award-winning environmental education program features hands-on activities that can be used with grades K-12.
Link to Project Wet Project Wet
  An interdisciplinary water education program providing K-12 teaching aids.
Link to Summer Agricultural Institute Summer Agricultural Institute
  A 5-day program which teaches educators about food and fiber production so they can use this knowledge in the classroom.
 
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