Reading Time: < 1 minute In partnership with the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency, 4-H Alberta developed an e-learning curriculum for their Beef Project clubs that reflect the changing needs in next-generation learning. The Beef Project, which has 3,200 members, is designed to identify needs for improved knowledge in the beef industry. It has multiple learning modules on topics ranging […] Read more
4-H’s Beef Project website offers e-learning modules
4-H Alberta seeking regional summer assistants
Reading Time: < 1 minute 4-H Alberta is accepting applications for three regional summer assistant positions. Summer assistants provide co-ordination, planning and administrative support for multiple projects and initiatives, including summer programs and livestock shows. Successful candidates will be detail oriented, work well with others, and willing to do some travel throughout the province. One year of post-secondary education and […] Read more
Ag society conference in Oz an eye-opener for young Albertan
Reading Time: 3 minutes It took a trip Down Under to give Lauren Hennig a new perspective on agriculture. “I can’t tell you how exciting it was to see the passion for agriculture and rural communities from across the globe,” the 26-year-old junior high teacher said after returning from a Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth conference in Brisbane, […] Read more
Trio of La Crete projects to split prize in UFA contest
The fast-growing northern community wanted to finish off Jubilee Park, give a boost to an arena project, and help the fall fair
Reading Time: 2 minutes La Crete is the first winner in this year’s edition of UFA’s Get ’n’ Give contest. The community will use the $50,000 prize for finishing Jubilee Park, supporting the fall fair, and contributing to the fundraising for construction of a riding arena. “We are tickled pink,” said project spokesperson Susan Siemens. “This is going to […] Read more
Four Albertans win Deere 4-H scholarships
Reading Time: < 1 minute Rebecca Marie Carlson of Blackie, Casey Morey of Rochester, Heidi Trenson of Rimbey and Lisa Krista Jakobsen of Calgary are among 15 winners of John Deere 4-H scholarships for 2014. The scholarships of $1,000 each go toward a post-secondary education related to agricultural/mechanical trades, engineering, science, business, or health. Applications were reviewed by a panel […] Read more
Registration open for 4-H camps
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alberta 4-H has added a third camp for its popular Junior Camp program. The Junior Camp is for 4-H members aged nine to 11 (dates are July 14-18, July 20-25, and Aug. 18-22) and features events such as crafting, archery and dancing, beach time and slip ‘n’ slide. Registration deadline is June 15 and an […] Read more
Sisters share their love of agriculture
Reading Time: < 1 minute Do you think Shelby and Sierra Zmurchyk are excited about farming? The fourth-generation dairy producers are also pretty pumped about being the final winners in Alberta Farmer’s felfie contest. “We would like to say thanks so much,” said Shelby, 18. “This is a great opportunity to share our love of agriculture while giving back to […] Read more
Felfie entrants getting the word out about agriculture
Reading Time: 2 minutes They are the faces of Alberta farming — 14 of them anyway. The felfie craze has died down a bit since Alberta Farmer invited producers to send in their farmer selfies a month and a half ago. But the effort to show the world that there are real, everyday people behind every food item on […] Read more
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