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4-H Grow & Give Resources

PURPOSE

The Grow & Give program encourages average Coloradoans to prioritize food gardening by growing extra to give locally. CSU staff provide existing resources, develop new resources and create a one-stop shop for Coloradoan’s food growing and food donating needs, helping to foster gardening success and a connection between gardens and local emergency food providers.

WHAT WILL YOU BE LEARNING AND DOING?

4-H clubs have the opportunity to participate with a community service or service learning project. While the details will be up to your particular county, basic steps for community service participation could include:

  • Learning to grow food/garden
  • Planning a garden (with intent to donate)
  • Planting the garden
  • Maintaining the garden (water, fertilizer, pests etc.)
  • Harvesting the garden
  • Organizing a drop off or distribution point (possible even without a garden)
  • Donating produce

WHAT IS YOUR IMPACT?

  • Helping local communities
  • There are numerous opportunities for working with local foodbanks/donation centers
  • Potential for state-wide impact data and information

TELL YOUR STORY!

  • Create a poster or display for your County 4-H Fair or submit your work as a community service project
  • Report your donations on the Grow & Give website
  • Post your photos on social media using the hashtag #4HGrowAndGive

Grow and Give
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