The International Farm
Youth Exchange (now known as the International 4-H Youth Exchange)
began in 1948 as a way to cultivate understanding of other cultures.
Exchange participants live and work with host families and participate
in the local community.
 Chinese 4-H banner
Courtesy: Dr. Bill Caldwell,
former state 4-H Leader/Assistant Director
1985 Chinese IFYE delegation to
America banner
Courtesy: John Orr Family
Costa Rican 4-H banner
Courtesy: Dr. Bill Caldwell
2000-2001 4-H promotional pamphlet from
Norway
Courtesy: Katherine L.
Potthoff
The 1970 4-H pin from Nepal belonged to S. K. Joshi who stayed
with a Nebraska family as part of the International 4-H Youth
exchange.
Courtesy: Jan Stehlik
An exchange program
was established between 4-H and its Japanese counterpart, LABO,
in 1972.
 
This autographed LABO flag and 4-H pin with Japanese characters
were presented to the John Orr family by a Japanese youth who
stayed with them.
Courtesy: John Orr
Family
  
In 1974 Shusaku Nomura came to stay with the Stehlik family of
Nebraska as part of the 4-H/LABO exchange program. Shusaku left
his kimono, paper crane, and green LABO hat with the Stehliks.
Courtesy: Jan Stehlik
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