A new dramedy TV series co-written by an Ontario 4-H alum will focus on cow-showing, informed by the writer’s own experiences.
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New TV show based on co-creator’s 4-H experience
Cows Come Home premieres June 11
Ontario 4-H Foundation receives $100,000 donation to establish Doreen McKay Jose Memorial Fund
The Ontario 4-H Foundation has received a $100,000 donation to establish the Doreen McKay Jose Memorial Fund in support of the South Simcoe 4-H Association. Doug Jose made the donation in honour of his late wife, Doreen, whom he met at a 4-H beef club meeting in Beeton, Ont. in 1965. “It is a pleasure […] Read more
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
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.
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
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
‘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
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