4-H science and technology contest
4-H Canada is asking its members to invent something to change the world of agriculture.
Members can submit blueprints, models, drawings, photos or video of their concepts, which could be a labour saving device, a gardening gadget or something to improve food security.
Members can submit their science contest entries until Jan. 16, with club and individual contest winners announced Jan. 31.
The contest is the beginning of an increased emphasis on science and technology in all 4-H programming.
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Next year, a scholarship will be presented to the best agricultural project at the Canada-Wide Science Fair. In 2016, 4-H will get its own category in the fair.
As well, each province will have a science ambassador next year, who will focus on helping bring science to 4-H projects and curriculum.
For more information, visit www.4-h-canada.ca.
Food Care launch
Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan hopes to provide consumers, farmers and its member organizations with information on food production from field to plate.
The group will host workshops and presentations in Saskatoon Dec. 10-11, featuring sessions on networking, digital tools for agriculture and farm advocacy.
For more information, contact Adele Buettner at 306-249-3227.
Global 4-H summit
Canada 4-H sent a delegation to the first Global 4-H Network Summit in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 27-Nov. 2.
More than 200 delegates from 40 countries shared best practices, programming and ways to foster volunteer leadership.
Canadian delegates included Canadian 4-H Council president Valerie Pearson, 4-H Canada chief executive officer Shannon Benner, staff from 4-H Canada and Ontario 4-H and a British Columbia 4-H youth representative.
