2025-2026 Annual Report

• Total Members: 1,863
• Total Leaders: 435
• Total Clubs: 111

Provincial Highlights

4-H @ Home

With the support of BC Dairy, 4-H BC were able to deliver two 4-H@Home programs: the Dog Project and Cake Decorating. These six-week virtual offerings are available to both members and non-members, with the goal of promoting 4-H programs and reaching a wider audience.

Agri-Career Quest

This experience is a six-day program that gives youth the opportunity to explore careers in the agriculture industry. The program includes agricultural tour stops in different regions of British Columbia, allowing participants to see and experience firsthand the diversity of agriculture in BC and the wide range of careers available in the industry. The program also features a career development component, where participants learn how to market themselves through résumé writing, interview preparation, and networking skills.

Fast Fact

Jacques J. from Vancouver Island won first place at the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition! (November 8th, 2025, Toronto, Ontario). His topic was, "The Good, The Bad and the Bugly: Beneficial Insects in Agriculture". Jacques then went on to speak at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture AGM.

On the Horizon in British Columbia

The 2025-2028 Strategic Plan focuses on building a strong, sustainable future for 4-H BC. Guided by the organization’s commitment to learning through agriculture and food systems, our priorities include:

• Business Excellence: Strengthening operations and sustainability.
• Engaging Leaders & Volunteer: Enhancing support and training.
• Preparing Youth: Providing hands-on learning and leadership opportunities.
• Building Partnerships: Expanding sponsorships for long-term success.

• Total Members: 5,880
• Total Leaders: 2,473
• Total Clubs: 256

Provincial Highlights

4-H Alberta is evolving to meet the changing needs of youth, communities, and agriculture while staying rooted in its agricultural heritage. Looking ahead, the organization aims to strengthen its role as both a proud voice in agriculture and a leader in youth development.

• Total Members: 2,483
• Total Leaders: 627
• Total Clubs: 155

Provincial Highlights

Restructure of Districts and Regions.

4-H Saskatchewan developed and launched Alternate Record Books, providing members with flexible ways to document their 4-H year and projects through online platforms, video, photography, and other creative formats, encouraging creativity while supporting diverse learning styles and individual strengths.

The organization also created and distributed new Beef Club Kits featuring interactive activities, curated online resources, large-format photos, and clear diagrams, moving beyond traditional book-based learning to actively engage members through visual and hands-on experiences.

In addition, 4-H Saskatchewan established a partnership with the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (DLC), a province-wide provider of online education, giving the organization access to the DLC Online Learning Hub—a centralized platform to host 4-H project materials, collaborate with educational partners, and expand access to shared learning resources.

Fast Fact

• 4-H Saskatchewan week-long summer camps were at maximum capacity in 2025! 108 campers and 38 counsellors and CITs enjoyed weeklong camps at our two camp locations!

On the Horizon in Saskatchewan

4-H Saskatchewan plans to transition more of the 4-H project materials to a digital format. This includes more use of video, on-line platforms, and interactive platforms. We want to match what modern school systems are doing and keep learning fun.

• Total Members: 1,333
• Total Leaders: 354
• Total Clubs: 93

Provincial Highlights

Strategic Plan

The Board has worked to streamline the new strategic plan. Over the next three years, the organization will focus on Youth Leadership and Development, Membership Growth, Organizational Stability, and Stakeholder Relationships.

Vision Statement

To foster an inclusive community where individuals of all ages and backgrounds are empowered to thrive through effective governance and diverse leadership opportunities.

Statement of Purpose

4-H Manitoba provides hands-on learning and community engagement opportunities that build confidence, responsibility, leadership, and communication skills in both youth and adults.

Fast Facts

After five years of full integration, 99% of members and leaders are actively using the platform for provincial membership management and event registration. The fully developed database allows for quick and efficient access to reports and data. The remaining 1% face challenges primarily due to connectivity issues and limited technical capacity.

On the Horizon in Manitoba

Putting 4-H Manitoba’s strategic plan into action will focus on turning priorities into measurable results through clear goals, strong leadership, and ongoing evaluation. Key initiatives will be implemented to support organizational growth, enhance participant experiences, and strengthen leadership and skill development across the program. By fostering collaboration with partners and empowering their volunteer board members and staff, we will ensure the plan is both actionable and sustainable—while continuing to uphold our reputation as a high-quality program.

• Total Members: 4,919
• Total Leaders: 1,535
• Total Clubs: 560

Provincial Highlights

Programming

A fee assistance program was introduced as a pilot, and the registration process was simplified to improve user experience. The Dairy Sen$e and Discovery Day programs were re-envisioned, resulting in significant growth in attendance.

Volunteer Support

New elective training was added to the Learning Management System, with 150 volunteers completing courses online and 85% logging into the system.

Communications

A communications toolkit was developed for local associations, including a library of branded templates. An alumni page was launched, gaining 250 followers, and print publications featured diverse audiences, with an annual distribution of 9,000.

Fast Facts

Top 3 reasons that youth join 4-H Ontario is: to meet new people, to work with and show animals and to learn new skills. See 2025 stats below:

30/70 % new and returning

37/62 % male and female

55/23/22 % Farm, Rural (non-farm) and urban

8,000+ Projects Complete

800 youth participating in provincial camps, conferences and events

94% feel included and 90% indicating their increased skills and knowledge thanks to 4-H

On the Horizon in Ontario

• Conducting an organizational modernization review (governance and operations).
• Provincial Fee Assistance pilot project to be repeated in 2026
• Introducing chat room/discussion post feature of LMS to volunteer leaders based on programming area.

• Total Members: 326
• Total Leaders: 50
• Total Clubs: 9

Provincial Highlights

During the 2025–2026 fiscal year, Quebec 4-H continued to successfully expand their programming to reach a greater number of youths across Quebec. This included increased participation in provincial events such as Provincial Rally, Intermediate Leadership Conference, and new in 2025, Cloverbud Days.

Each year Quebec 4-H strives to enhance their member and leader experiences by exploring new tools, updating program guidelines, and offering more leader supports. In 2025 they introduced their leaders to associated app provided by their registration system.

To ensure the continued success of our association, they have focused on improving financial stability through diversified revenue streams, including sponsorship development, grant applications, and activity-based budgeting. New and renewed partnerships with community organizations and industry stakeholders helped support key programs.

Fast Facts

During the 2025–2026 fiscal year, our organization experienced a 12% increase in membership, reflecting growing interest in our programs and a successful effort to engage youth.

In addition, our provincial Board of Directors, the only youth board in the country, maintained strong continuity, with minimal turnover throughout the year. This stability allowed the board to build on existing knowledge, strengthen teamwork, and significantly increase overall productivity and effectiveness in planning and decision-making.

Together, these developments demonstrate both organizational growth and strong internal leadership, positioning us well for continued success in the coming years.

On the Horizon in Quebec

Over the next year, Quebec 4-H aims to continue expanding and grow our membership by reaching new communities and increasing accessibility to our programs across Quebec.

• Total Members: 116
• Total Leaders: 28
• Total Clubs: 4

Provincial Highlights

4-H Newfoundland and Labrador prioritized new membership through targeted outreach and recruitment efforts, while increasing awareness of services and the impact on youth. 4-H NL participated in two provincial Agriculture Expos events, promoting the program to more than ten thousand attendees. These events provided us with enhanced program visibility and an opportunity for collaboration with industry specialists.

Volunteer leaders remain the cornerstone of 4-H NL’s success. Recognizing the importance of investing in their development, leaders attended the 4-H Leadership Training in St. John’s, where they collaborated with peers, shared resources, and strengthened their capacity to deliver impactful programming across the province. Among other topics, this year’s event included sessions by the NL Federation of Agriculture, the Community Sector Council and Volunteer Canada.

Milestone Mark!

Congratulations to Zodiac 4-H Club for celebrating 50 years of youth service in Riverhead-St. Mary’s in 2025. For half a century, 4-H programming has been at the heart of the community, empowering youth, inspiring leadership and growth, and creating an impact in youth development. Zodiac families, past and present, were welcomed together for a walk down memory lane event.

Fast Facts

1. Cheers to our 4-H members for their many acts of kindness, for giving back, and leading by example. 80 youth representing local community groups and organizations were invited as honourary guests of the Youth Volunteer Appreciation Night hosted by Goulds Recreation. 4-H Challenging Pioneers club members represented 20% of the youth volunteers honoured at this year’s event. Bravo!
   
   
2. 4-H NL is pleased to report that two clubs were among the winners of the nationally sponsored AgriFood Challenge supported by Syngenta Canada. The AgriFood Challenge is a Canada-wide initiative challenging 4-H members to consider how they can take action in support of sustainable agriculture and food security in their community.
   
   
   1. 4-H Challenging Pioneers club in Goulds was selected for the second year in a row. This year they were chosen for their contribution to the Goulds community garden, Sowing Seeds–Growing Community. Potatoes, turnips, carrots, lettuce, onions, and beets were harvested for donation to the Food Sharing Association, Gathering Place, and Goulds Food Bank.
   2. The I. Sullivan 4-H Club in Calvert was recognized for creating safe bee habitats. Members constructed bee hotels, providing much needed nesting environments for the support of the pollinator population–an incredibly important challenge in maintaining biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.
      
      
3. Despite its small size, 4-H NL had an incredibly active 2025 season, with more than 700 projects completed

On the Horizon in Newfoundland and Labrador

Looking ahead, 2026-2027 will include a continuation of priorities focused on growing membership and enhancing program impact by building and sustaining meaningful community and agricultural partnerships that promote collaboration, innovation, and engagement.

As the Summer approaches, we look forward to the return of our flagship event – 4-H NL Summer Camp – and the opportunity to deliver an engaging and enriching leadership camp experience.

• Total Members: 541
• Total Leaders: 198
• Total Clubs: 18

Provincial Highlights

This year, NB 4-H hosted the second annual Leadership Banquet, which saw increased participation and stronger support from sponsors. The organization is reviewing the event’s timing to make it more accessible to a broader portion of its membership. NB 4-H also held its largest Provincial Show to date, with participation from all but one club in the province. Despite the higher number of attendees, the event ran smoothly, reflecting the dedication and organization of the 4-H community.

On the Horizon in New Brunswick

We are looking forward to offering more programming for our membership in the coming 4-H year!

• Total Members: 1,855
• Total Leaders: 901
• Total Clubs: 71

Provincial Highlights

4-H Nova Scotia has been able to bring in a new Marketing interim hire, which has been boosting and highlighting every portion of their program and increasing their Social Media presence, which has shown to be very beneficial.

NS kicked off a fantastic Provincial Show in Bridgewater NS, which in turn allowed for them to sign again to return to Bridgewater in 2026. This is a location that has not been utilized since 2018, and one that not all staff have been to. All members loved every aspect of this Provincial Show, and they have seen an uptake in all numbers this year.

The 4-H NS Horse Committee recognized the need to modernize programming in the Miniature Horse project to match current member interests but added more class options for members who don’t participate in driving. A resolution was passed to add two new in-hand class options, jumping and obstacle, which we are excited to begin offering in 2026.

Fast Facts

In 2025, to address growing fundraising needs, a committee was formed to launch the first Rooted Gala, a first of its kind celebration of local Food & Farming in support of 4-H NS. This event had a very successful first year with 580 guests in attendance and 45 corporate tables sold (360 seats).

4-H NS sold raffle tickets on a Dodge Ram truck through Rafflebox, selling 2415 tickets through 1049 purchases.

The top 5 most popular projects across the province for the past year were crafts, dairy, cake decorating, beef, and foods.

On the Horizon in Nova Scotia

4-H NS has been working hard this year to bring together a Royal Sheep team for the 2026 Royal. The committee has been working hard to learn all about different aspects in regard to Royal, including and not limited to the difference in showing and what we need to do for clinics to make sure all members are prepared.

After the success of the first Rooted Gala, the gala committee is looking forward to another great event in November 2026.

• Total Members: 406
• Total Leaders: 237
• Total Clubs: 17

Provincial Highlights

In the Fall 2025, 4-H PEI completed their 5-year strategic Plan called 4-H Proud. This plan will help them grow their program over the next 5 years with both members and volunteers and has a key element to looking at the resources and training we provide our volunteers and how they can encourage more people to volunteer as that is key to the 4-H program.

Their provincial projects continue to be a big success; they allow them to over more members more projects while also building relationships with other organizations and companies across PEI.

Fast Facts

New President of the Board of Directors - Sophie MacDonald, a former 4-H PEI member and YAC participant.

On the Horizon in Prince Edward Island

4-H PEI’s Strategic Plan will be their guide moving forward. Their early tasks are to look at project resources and what opportunities exist there to improve what they offer, they plan to communicate more about the Code of Conduct and the expectations of roles and responsibilities for all areas of the program, and they look to improve their internal communications to ensure that they are operating at the wishes of the grassroots participants.