Reading Time: < 1 minute A new scholarship from 4-H Canada and the Coca-Cola Foundation will give 150 students $1,000 towards their post-secondary education. Any 4-H member who is the first in their immediate family to attend a post-secondary institution or a post-graduate program is eligible to apply. The scholarship program will focus on supporting students interested in making a […] Read more
New 4-H scholarship for post-secondary study
Spread the word about 4-H by telling your story
Reading Time: < 1 minute 4-H Canada is urging its members and supporters to celebrate the organization’s work by wearing green. It has proclaimed Nov. 1 as ‘Show Your 4-H Colours Day,’ but says the entire month of November “pull out your favourite green clothing and… celebrate one of Canada’s leading positive youth development organizations.” “The best way is to […] Read more
Alberta 4-H leader stands out in a very big crowd
Reading Time: < 1 minute There are nearly 7,400 volunteers working to support 4-H clubs across the country — and so standing out isn’t easy. But that’s just what Caroline Boddy of the Golden Prairie 4-H Club has managed to do. The Forestburg resident was recently chosen as the 2016 National Volunteer Leader of the Year. The award recognizes the […] Read more
4-H Canada launches new online club for alumni
Reading Time: < 1 minute 4-H Canada has launched a new alumni program called 4-H’s Club 1913. 4-H Canada is encouraging its 350,000 alumni to register at Club1913.ca — an online hub for those interested in reconnecting and networking with other alumni, and finding unique opportunities at the local and national level, while celebrating their pride in being part of […] Read more
Farm Credit Corporation renews support for 4-H Canada
Reading Time: < 1 minute Farm Credit Corporation has renewed its 25-year-old partnership with 4-H Canada until 2018. FCC’s annual 4-H Canada funding commitment of $250,000 supports national, provincial, and club level programs and initiatives, including the popular FCC 4-H Club Fund. The announcement was made at 4-H Canada’s annual general meeting last month. “From supporting program development at 4-H […] Read more
A French adventure for young Alberta shepherd
Reading Time: 2 minutes Adriane Good now has a lifelong distinction — the first Canadian to participate in the World Young Shepherd’s Challenge. The 20-year-old travelled to France this fall to compete against other young shepherds from around the world — although it was friendly competition. “Honestly, the best part of it was meeting all these people from around […] Read more
Thirteen Alberta youth win $1,000 scholarships
Reading Time: < 1 minute Thirteen young Albertans are among the 100 4-H youth given a $1,000 scholarship by the Chrysler Foundation. The “100 scholarships for 100 years of 4-H in Canada” means the foundation is giving $100,000 to mark the organization’s centenary. Nearly 200 4-H youth from across Canada applied for the Ram Canada scholarships by submitting 500-word essays […] Read more
Shout-Out for Ag! winners
Reading Time: < 1 minute 4-H Canada and sponsor Farm Credit Canada have announced winners of the Shout-Out for Ag! contest to create a short video illustrating key topics, such as how 4-H has affected their lives, or what they envision for the future of agriculture. Over $50,000 in prize money was awarded to clubs nationwide. Members cast nearly 20,000 […] Read more
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