Agricultural 4-H clubs across the Prairies are looking forward to participating in person this summer. The Lundar, Man., and Kennedy, Sask.,4-H beef clubs had to adapt quickly as the pandemic shut down their operations swiftly in 2020. “During COVID, it kind of sucked,” said recent Lundar 4-H graduate Rayna Gleich. “It wasn’t very fun not […] Read more
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4-H struggles with reorganization in Alberta
Recent petition shines light on member unrest as group wrestles with aftermath of consolidating three entities into one
It’s been a difficult time for 4-H in Alberta. Last year, it combined the 4-H Foundation, which was the financial arm, and the 4-H Council, which co-ordinated with the national organization and dealt with membership regulations, to form a single entity called 4-H Alberta. The move, which was intended to streamline operations, followed consultations with […] Read more
Learning to do and do without: heart, head, hands and health
The 4-H motto is “learn to do by doing,” and this year members have been learning how to do without certain aspects of their usual club activities. The global pandemic has led to cancelled shows, tours and other 4-H events across the Prairies. In March, COVID-19 hit the 4-H world like a late winter blizzard, […] Read more
4-H movement inspires continuing loyalty
Many adults remain intense supporters of the organization long after they and their children leave active membership
Candace Tolton of Kenton, Man., has taken the 4-H motto of “learn to do by doing” to heart. She has worked her way up the ranks to become president of the Manitoba 4-H Council. Tolton’s road to 4-H began when her eldest daughter, Brooke, turned nine and was old enough to join their local multi-purpose […] Read more
4-H clubs meet online as activities continue
Calves will be sold through an online auction, and members will learn how to conduct meetings using social media apps
For 4-H members, their motto “learn to do by doing” may have to temporarily change to “learn to do by zooming.” With the suspension of Alberta 4-H activities until May 31, many 4-H clubs have met using the meeting app Zoom, and some clubs are planning online auctions of their calves instead of the traditional […] Read more
4-H overhauled in Alberta as new funding committed
Alberta’s 4-H organizations are set to go under a major overhaul, moving toward a model that members say will ensure its viability. The change means 4-H in Alberta will be managed by one organization with one common chief executive officer, as well as with a board of directors and a board of trustees. The new […] Read more
Alta. 4-H club celebrates 100th anniversary
The East Lacombe Beef 4-H Club is still going strong after 100 years; it is the longest running active 4-H club In Alberta
LACOMBE, Alta. — The East Lacombe Beef 4-H Club will mark its 100th anniversary on June 15, making it the oldest active, continuously running 4-H club in Alberta. Annette Zuidhof, an organizer of the centennial celebration, says the event should prove to be a sort of homecoming for some. “We’re really looking forward to seeing […] Read more
Introducing north to 4-Hers goal of new Man. president
MINITONAS, Man. — Introducing 4-Hers to northern Manitoba has long been a goal of incoming Manitoba 4-H Council president Brandy Dvorak. She recalled her own experience as a child in 4-H travelling to Churchill by train to whale watch and see the nickel mine, Prince of Wales Fort and Pisew Falls. “I’d like to expand […] Read more
The queen of all things fun
OTTAWA — Saying yes to all project ideas opens up a world of opportunities for young people, said a 4-H leader. Caroline Boddy, who spoke at the recent Global 4-H Network Summit in Ottawa, detailed the benefits of her leadership style. “I say yes with all my heart and follow those kids wherever they want […] Read more
4-H empowers, incites change
Five thousand Gambians lost their lives trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea in search of a better life in 2016. Ousman Sonko of the Rural Development Institute in Gambia thinks young people hold the key to improving life in his country of 1.8 million people. During the Global 4-H Network Summit, where young people and […] Read more
