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4-H Canada is a not-for-profit organization that provides young Canadians with the tools and guidance to build leadership skills in a safe, fun and inclusive environment. With more than 25,000 members and 7,700 volunteer leaders, the 4-H community has extended beyond its rural roots and offers clubs a diverse range of activities and opportunities. Through this process, 4-H Canada creates a culture of skilled, engaged and responsible leaders who are committed to positively impacting communities across the country.  

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Media Releases

4-H Canada and Farm Credit Canada Celebrate Canadian Agriculture with Extension of Important Partnership

Ottawa, ON, March 9, 2017 – 4-H Canada and Farm Credit Canada (FCC) are proud to announce the extension of FCC funding to 4-H Canada until 2020. FCC’s annual 4-H Canada funding commitment of $250,000 supports national, provincial and club level programs and initiatives, including the popular FCC 4-H Club Fund. The announcement was made at a luncheon celebrating Canada’s first ever Agriculture Day on February 16 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Photo attached)

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4-H Youth Spread Pride with Proud to Bee a 4-H’er Video Contest

Ottawa, ON – January 25, 2017 – 4-H Canada and Syngenta Canada are pleased to announce the national winners of the  Proud to Bee a 4-H’er video contest. 4-H’ers from across Canada were asked to create a short video, either as a club or as individuals, demonstrating their pride in being a part of the 4-H program and reflecting the wide variety of Canadian 4-H clubs, projects, communities and age groups.

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Empowering 4-H Youth to Inspire Global Change on Canadian Soil

The Government of Canada, Syngenta Canada Inc., Bayer and Coca-Cola Canada invest in youth to inspire global change at the Global 4-H Network Summit

Ottawa, ON - December 7, 2016 - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the Government of Canada’s support of $780,040 towards the Global 4-H Network Summit being hosted by 4-H Canada in Ottawa, Ontario next summer.

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4-H Canada Celebrating our History and Growing our Future: Engaging Youth and Connecting Communities in Canada 150

Ottawa, ON – November 18, 2016 – At an event held today at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum in Ottawa, 4-H Canada was proud to officially kick-off their participation in Canada 150 as one of the organizations leading a pan-Canadian signature project.

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L.E.A.D. Mentors Guide 4-H Canada Youth on Path to Success

Former “Dragon” Brett Wilson and Olympic Biathelete Megan Imrie Among Mentors Announced

Ottawa, ON – November 08, 2016 – 4-H Canada and CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), are excited to announce the outstanding individuals named as the 2016 4-H Canada Leadership Excellence Awards of Distinction (L.E.A.D.) mentors, four respected leaders of industry and community who will guide and support the four 2016 4-H Canada L.E.A.D. scholars as they navigate their post-secondary education and early career choices.

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