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Funding cut shouldn’t affect local 4-H clubs

AAFC has cut its funding to 4-H Canada by 30 per cent, but group says it has other irons in the fire

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A recent federal funding cut shouldn’t affect local 4-H clubs, at least for now, says 4-H Canada. The national organization said its most recent round of funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada totals $1.7 million over three years. In the past, it has received about $1 million per year, said interim CEO Hugh Maynard by email.
As well as a $2,500 scholarship, 4-H youth judging winner Justin Harcourt, right, from Quill Lake, Sask., judged the First Lady Classic Nov. 21 as part of his competition prize. Judges Kirsten Fornwald, left, Mona Howe and Harcourt chose the top shorthorn female during the individual class competitions.
Livestock, News

Sask. judge takes top spot at youth competition

The national youth show judge championships were held at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina last week

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After an extensive two-day competition, 4-H crowned its national youth show judge champion at the Canadian Western Agribition Nov. 21. Justin Harcourt from Quill Lake, Sask., took home first place after beating out 74 other competitors from across the country, including Carmen White and Rhianna Gallagher from Ontario, who placed second and third, Hillary Schneider, […] Read more
University of Saskatchewan student and longtime 4-Her Kadence Johnson has discovered the Next Step Club, a 4-H club for post-secondary students wishing to learn adult skills. (Alberta Farmer photos by Jeff Melchior)
General, Machinery

At Ag in Motion: 4-H’ers get bigger-picture view of ag industry

Saskatchewan teens have fun at leading ag show

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Whether they were there to learn about leadership, careers in agriculture or just hang out with friends, some happy young people from Saskatchewan 4-H came out in force to Ag in Motion on Wednesday. Shelby Longworth, the provincial programs manager for 4-H Saskatchewan, said the group of older teens wanted to attend for a diverse […] Read more
L to R: Patty Lasby, Brian Anderson, Carol Pollock.
News, Purely Purebred

4-H Ontario Arbor Awards presented, Limousin prepares for Impact

Purely Purebred, news from the May 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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4-H Ontario announced the recipients of the 2023 4-H Ontario Arbor Award, sponsored by Bayer Crop Science Inc., a prestigious honour recognizing exemplary volunteer service with 4-H Ontario and the community. In 2023, the three volunteers recognized were Brian Anderson (Perth 4-H Association), Patty Lasby (Halton 4-H Association) and Carol Pollock (Wellington 4-H Association).  To […] Read more
Cassidy Serhienko.
News, Purely Purebred

Saskatchewan’s Cassidy Serhienko awarded Rhodes Scholarship

Purely Purebred, news from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Congratulations to Cassidy Serhienko, who was one of 11 Canadian recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, which will allow her to pursue a graduate degree in English literature at the University of Oxford in England, where she’ll focus on contemporary feminist writing. Serhienko hails from Maymont, Sask., where her family operates a purebred Charolais farm, […] Read more
“I want to work in agriculture — that is definitely my passion — and I want to work in tandem with First Nations. It’s a topic that’s very near and dear to my heart.” – Julia Flinton, third-generation beef producer.
Features, Livestock

Mentorship, leadership and inclusivity go hand-in-hand

Passion for both agriculture and working with Indigenous communities has fuelled Julia Flinton’s career

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For Julia Flinton of Williams Lake, B.C., agriculture is part of her heritage and her daily life.  Flinton has accomplished a lot, including obtaining an ag business degree while on a hockey scholarship at the University of Saskatchewan, followed by spending several years as a firefighter.  Today, Flinton works as a food systems program manager […] Read more
A handful of corn silage. The feeder simulation program gave 4-H members a chance to learn about backgrounding rations, as well as purchasing and marketing cattle.
Features, Markets, News

Risky Business — Feeder simulation program teaches youth ups and downs of the cattle market

During the simulation, participants ‘bought’ feeders, figured out the feeding costs and logistics and sold them into the spring grasser market

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Farm simulator games are popular but recently, young members of the Nomads 4-H Club near Kyle, Sask., had the opportunity to try a realistic cattle version when they joined a simulated feeder pilot project. Buying and selling feeder calves on a large scale can be a challenge, with many factors affecting profit. To address the […] Read more
News, Purely Purebred

Sask. ranchers step up to help Mackie family

Purely Purebred, news from the September 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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With more than enough to worry about in the battle to find feed and managing the widespread drought, ranchers from southwest Saskatchewan have stepped up to help out 11-year-old Mia Mackie from Consul, Sask. Mackie was diagnosed with spinal muscle atrophy, a genetic disease that has no cure but can be treated. Mackie is a […] Read more
“I’ve always loved animals and especially cows and horses...” – Haley Scott.
Beef Cattle, Features, Livestock

Finding a role in the science behind red meat production

Young Leader Spotlight: Combining her love of science and raising cattle, Haley Scott has created an exciting career path in meat production research and improvement

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When Haley Scott reflects on how she arrived at her current position in meat production research, it all makes sense. An opportunity to study at an agriculture program in New Zealand was just one of the experiences that led her to blend her background in cow-calf production and passion for science into a promising career. […] Read more

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