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The Cost of Neglecting Investment in Youth Skills
Today’s youth are keenly aware of the challenges our world faces, and many are anxious about the impact today’s decisions will have on the world they inherit. This isn’t the first time up-and-coming generations have doubted the wisdom of their elders, and it won’t be the last. But despite this being a perennial challenge, it is not the kind of problem that should be ignored.
And yet, in many ways, that’s what’s happening.
Read MoreHelp Promote Ag Careers to Young Canadians at iamthefuture.ca!
Did you know that one in every eight jobs in Canada is in agriculture? Agriculture is a significant part of Canada’s economy, employing over 2.3 million people.
Read MoreInside the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services with Emily Robb
The 14th Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS) took place in Denver, CO in October 2023. This marked the first time this prestigious event has been held in North America, hosted by the North American Agricultural Advisory Network (NAAAN).
Read MoreMembers Forum: Bridging the Gap Between Agriculture and Education
Thanks to the support from the 4-H Canada Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) sponsor, BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions, I was given the opportunity to attend Members Forum last November.
Read MoreMembers Voice Committee Allowing Youth Ideas to Shine
Youth empowerment and leadership are at the core of the 4-H program, and one shining example of this is the Members Voice Committee.
Read MoreWords of Wisdom from CYSA Canadian Champion Janel van Dongen
The year is 2014. A seven-year-old girl stands up to give a 10-minute presentation about rocks, her first speech ever.
Read MoreThe Ripple Effect: Members Forum Makes for Lasting Connections
In this fast-paced digital age, 4-H Canada believes youth conferences are more valuable than ever, and the 2023 4-H Canada Members Forum was the perfect example of ‘why’.
Read MoreSay Cheese! Celebrating 4-H Month ‘Through the Lens’
In addition to holiday cheer, we love spreading 4-H cheer! Take a look back at the amazing submissions we got during our 4-H Through the Lens initiative to celebrate 4-H Month in November as part of Show Your 4-H Colours!
Read MoreBursary Spotlight: Brittany Pollock’s Top Three RAWF Takeaways
On paper, it’s a simple question: ‘what were your top three takeaways from The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair?’
Read MoreFCC 4-H Club Fund Fueling Fun Across Canada
Following the selection of the 2023 recipients, the FCC 4-H Club Fund has surpassed $1 million in funding since its inception, and supported more than 2,050 4-H clubs across Canada over the last decade.
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