Canada’s cattle management has become more efficient, more humane and more knowledgeable, but industry terms may not resonate with the general public.
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Canadian cattle industry has wins to shout about
Cattle management has become more efficient, more humane and more knowledgeable, but industry terms may not resonate with the general public
MANITOBA AG DAYS: Youth take spotlight at 2026 show
The Manitoba Young Speakers for Agriculture competition is a new addition to this year's farm show
The Manitoba Young Speakers for Agriculture competition is a new addition to the Manitoba Ag Days schedule for 2026.
Editorial: In defence of 4-H
I was a 4-H kid as I was growing up. I didn’t do beef club, although my family’s farm did run beef cattle. All my friends did activity club, so I did the same. The environment was one of continually expanding exploration and skill acquisition, not surprising for an organization whose motto is “learn to
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
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.
At Ag in Motion: 4-H’ers get bigger-picture view of ag industry
Saskatchewan teens have fun at leading ag show
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
VIDEO: ‘Clover’ provides real calving skills, without a real cow
4-H to benefit from copycat calving model
By the time the calf hit the ground in the arena of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, the spectacle had drawn quite a crowd. The birth was everything the beef producer would want to avoid — it was a hard pull, the calf contorted into the wrong position. The veterinarian on hand had a hard
Portage la Prairie 4-H leader recognized for 42 years’ service
Faces of Ag: Sandra Duchak chipped in to keep her kids’ club afloat. Decades later, she’s still finding joy in helping kids find their voice, confidence
The adage is the average person is more afraid of public speaking than death. Sandra Duchak was no exception when she started volunteering with the Gainsborough 4-H club 42 years ago. Before long all four of her kids were in the club, and all of them had communications projects to do. She had to up
Manitoba students win Leaders of Tomorrow scholarships
The awards come from an endowment fund the province established last year
Four Manitoba students who are current or former 4-H members have received a total of $42,500 in scholarships through the club’s Leaders of Tomorrow plan. “4-H members of today are tomorrow’s future leaders,” said Candace Tolton, president of 4-H Manitoba, in a news release. “We are proud to support our members to enable them to
Province pledges $1 million to 4-H scholarships
YOUTH | Interest from endowment to provide post-secondary scholarships, bursaries
youth Interest from endowment to provide post-secondary scholarships and bursaries to past and present club members
A provincial endowment of $1 million will provide post-secondary scholarships to 4-H members, past and present, Ag Minister Blaine Pedersen announced November 4. “4-H is near and dear to my heart, the premier’s heart, and many of my colleagues in the legislature have been through the 4-H program,” Pedersen said on a call with media.
University students backed by 4-H for leadership
Four students honoured Feb. 10 at Ottawa event
Four Canadian university students inspired in their career paths by their 4-H experiences are getting an extra boost from the organization. The annual Leadership Excellence Awards of Distinction (LEAD), presented Monday during the 4-H Leadership Awards event in Ottawa, aim to recognize 4-H participants who, according to the organization, “demonstrate 4-H values in the way
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