Reading Time: < 1 minute 4-H Alberta has struck a deal with the province that will see it receive stable funding for the next decade while revamping its organizational structure. The organization hailed the changes as “a bold new blueprint for the future of the 4-H movement in the province.” “After extensive consultations throughout Alberta, the three partners responsible for […] Read more
4-H Alberta revamps, gets long-term funding
4-H camps registration open
Reading Time: < 1 minute It’s time for 4-H families in Alberta to start planning their summer adventures. There are seven provincial camps and registration is open until May 1. “The camps are topic specific, and most of them are done at our Alberta 4-H Centre,” said Cameron Horner, 4-H communications and marketing specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “It […] Read more
4-H Alberta registration now open
Registration to remain open until Dec. 1
Reading Time: < 1 minute Registration for the 2019-20 4-H Alberta club year is now open until Dec. 1. Leaders can register existing clubs and all their members and volunteer leaders online at 4h.ab.ca. Those looking to join a club, needing help to register their club, or wanting more information can call 780-422-4H4H (4444) to speak with a 4-H specialist. […] Read more
4-H award winner, ambassadors named
Reading Time: < 1 minute Amanda Hardman, from Stony Plain, is the 2019 4-H Alberta Premier’s Award recipient. The seventeen-year-old has been a member of the Stony Riders 4-H Club for six years, and served as a 4-H Club president and 4-H Canada youth service leader. She also won a bronze medal as a 4-H Canada Fair finalist at the […] Read more
4-H Alberta Leaders’ Conference coming up
Registration closes Dec. 15
Reading Time: < 1 minute There is still time to register clubs for the 4-H Alberta Leaders’ Conference. “We are expecting about 350 clubs, and that will be around 6,000 members and about 2,000 volunteers,” said Cameron Horner, 4-H communications specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. There will be numerous sessions during the 75th edition of the conference on Jan. 25-27. […] Read more
Still time to join a 4-H club
Reading Time: < 1 minute The 4-H year is underway but registration for 4-H members and clubs will remain open until the end of November. Leaders can register existing clubs and all their members and volunteer leaders online. Those looking to join a club, or who need help registering their club, or who want more information, can call 780-422-4H4H (4444) […] Read more
Alberta 4-H’ers medal at national science fair
Reading Time: < 1 minute A trio of young Albertans were medalists at the recent Canada-Wide Science Fair. About 2,500 students from across the country compete to get into the fair, with just over 400 chosen for the event, which was held in Ottawa this year. Three Albertans won bronze at the intermediate level — Lara and Liesl Stewart along […] Read more
Last chance for 4-H early birders
Early pricing available until May 15
Reading Time: < 1 minute Registration for 4-H Alberta’s summer programs, camps, and show registrations are now open, with early pricing available until May 15. Early registration offers savings of up to $80. Among the offerings are: Junior Camp: July 8-12 and July 29-Aug. 2 Combined Camp: July 15-19 and Aug. 12-16 Intermediate Camp: July 22-26 AIM Camp: Aug. 5-10 […] Read more
You need training before using a grain bin fumigant
A Farmer Pesticide Certificate is good for five years and a training course is required for a renewal
Reading Time: 2 minutes There are several ways to combat an insect infestation in a grain bin, says a provincial crop specialist. Diatomaceous earth added to the grain as the bin fills can provide some protection. “Cooling the grain to -20 C and keeping it there for a week will also kill off insects,” said Harry Brook. “Or you […] Read moreAlberta speakers wow them with their words
Reading Time: < 1 minute Lois Schultz of Wetaskiwin took top honours in the senior division of the 2017 Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture nationals earlier this month while Quentin Albrecht of Holden was first runner-up in the junior category. Schultz was 4-H Alberta’s representative at the event, which takes place at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The […] Read more
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