4-H Canada launches fundraising campaign

The Canadian 4-H Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign aimed at raising $1M to support the future of 4-H Canada. To kick off the Tomorrow needs 4-H campaign, Farm Credit Canada has committed to matching donations up to $50,000. “4-H Canada helps build youth leaders through its world-class youth programming,” Ben Graham, chair of the […] Read more

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Funding cut shouldn’t affect local 4-H clubs

AAFC has cut its funding to 4-H Canada by 30 per cent, but group says it has other irons in the fire

A recent federal funding cut shouldn’t affect local 4-H clubs, at least for now, says 4-H Canada. The national organization said its most recent round of funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada totals $1.7 million over three years. In the past, it has received about $1 million per year, said interim CEO Hugh Maynard by email.

University of Saskatchewan student and longtime 4-Her Kadence Johnson has discovered the Next Step Club, a 4-H club for post-secondary students wishing to learn adult skills. (Alberta Farmer photos by Jeff Melchior)

At Ag in Motion: 4-H’ers get bigger-picture view of ag industry

Saskatchewan teens have fun at leading ag show

Whether they were there to learn about leadership, careers in agriculture or just hang out with friends, some happy young people from Saskatchewan 4-H came out in force to Ag in Motion on Wednesday. Shelby Longworth, the provincial programs manager for 4-H Saskatchewan, said the group of older teens wanted to attend for a diverse […] Read more


Competitors leave the ring after a class at the 2018 Baconmaker Classic 4-H show at the Ontario Pork Congress.

Sustainable CAP invests in 4-H Ontario

Funding will increase outreach and training

4-H Ontario is getting $2.325 million in funding support over three years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. “This investment will ensure 4-H Ontario can continue building future community and business owners, foster greater appreciation and pride of our rural communicates and agriculture and food sectors,” said Lisa Thompson. “While creating a learning environment outside […] Read more

A strong 4-H advocate and long-time volunteer leader, John Drummond was presented with the Food and Farming Champion award during the 10th annual Farm and Food Care Ontario conference in Elora, Ont. April. 13.

‘Mr. 4-H’ appointed Food & Farming Champion

John Drummond of Waterloo has been a 4-H volunteer for 37 years

“I’m glad I didn’t duck out 15 minutes ago,” joked Food & Farming Champion recipient John Drummond. “I’m absolutely gobsmacked by this.” The Food & Farming Champion Award has been presented annually since 1999 by Food and Farm Care Ontario (FFCO) to recognize an individual or group’s commitment to public outreach and support for Ontario’s […] Read more

Laurie Farquharson Named New Ontario 4-H Council President

Laurie Farquharson of Middlesex 4-H Association has been elected as the new President of the Ontario 4-H Council. Farquharson assumed the role of president on March 26, 2022 at the Ontario 4-H Council inaugural meeting. She was first elected to the Ontario 4-H Council in 2019 and will replace outgoing president, Cheryl Sullivan. Farquharson has […] Read more


EastGen announces virtual event for beef and dairy youth

EastGen has created the EastGen Youth Ag-Stravaganza for beef and dairy youth in Ontario and the Maritimes. The event replaces the four traditional youth events EastGen normally has each summer that cannot be safely held this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.  The virtual event for beef and dairy 4-Hers is slated to be held July […] Read more

New three-year partnership to help 4-H

4-H Canada and BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions (BASF) recently announced a renewed partnership, which is designed to help youth leaders make positive contributions to their communities and advocate for important issues. The renewed partnership is effective from 2021–2023. It will see BASF continue as the lead partner of 4-H Canada’s Community Engagement & Communications Pillar […] Read more