4-H Canada Annual Report | 2022-2023

Annual Report

3 Executive Letter

4 Meet our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

6 4-H in Canada: By the Numbers

Our Mission

To empower youth to be responsible, caring, and contributing leaders that effect positive change in the world around them.

Our Vision

Thriving communities in partnership with youth leaders.

9 Growth

20 Business Excellence

4-H

4-H Pledge

I pledge My head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service, My health to better living, For my club, my community, my country, and my world.

22 Innovative Program Delivery

25 National Programs

30 4-H Impact from Coast-to-Coast

36 Governance and Leadership

Inclusion

4-H in Canada is open to all without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical disability. We provide a safe and inclusive environment that allows for universal access and participation. Follow

EXECUTIVE LETTER

Making Strides

2022-2023 was a year of achievement, resilience, and growth for 4-H Canada. Over the past year we saw the 4-H movement emerge from the restrictions created to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. This year we saw a return to in-person events and programming, along with a slow rise in membership numbers, and a renewed sense of optimism that is a testament to the unwavering dedication and commitment of the entire 4-H community.

One of the outstanding achievements of this past year is the distribution of a record-high amount of $1.152 million in funds to provincial 4-H organizations in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. This significant increase, tripling the previous year from $325,000 brought us to a record-high level that demonstrates our strategic commitment to increase funding to provinces to support and strengthen the vital work being done at the provincial level. These funds will empower our provincial partners to expand their programs, reach more youth, and create even greater impact in their respective communities.

Additionally, ongoing dialogue and collaboration have paved the way for advancements in inclusivity and accessibility within 4-H Canada. Our Provincial Leader Action Committee (PLAC) and senior leadership collaborated on a coast-to-coast consultation that will serve as a foundation for developing a comprehensive roadmap to eliminating barriers to inclusive and accessible participation in 4-H Canada. To further this discussion, PLAC successfully hosted two town halls centered around capacity building and inclusion, which have provided invaluable opportunities for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and best practice discussions. By engaging in dialogue and actively listening to the diverse voices within our community, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where every person can thrive and contribute.

Through our diverse range of programming, we continue to shape the lives of young Canadians, empowering them with essential life skills, fostering leadership qualities, and instilling a sense of purpose that will guide them into a bright and successful future.

As a critical part of the growth component of our 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, 4-H Canada’s Research and Data Committee commissioned Leger to conduct research to gather insights from 4-H alumni of all ages about their experience as part of the 4-H movement in Canada, and how those experiences have impacted

their lives and careers, as well as to assess how well known the organization is by the population at large.

As expected, the results showed that 4-H alumni value their participation. The vast majority – 95 per cent - say their experience in our movement helped them master important skills such as public speaking, leadership, teamwork, sense of responsibility, decision-making, record-keeping, and a strong sense of self. The survey also showed that 90 per cent of alumni said they would recommend 4-H. While we have long known the movement has a positive impact on youth, with this research, we now have the data to declare that 4-H provides youth with the guidance, resources, and opportunities to prepare them for various paths of life!

While we are firmly focused on building a strong future for the 4-H movement in Canada, let’s not forget to take the time to celebrate the accomplishments from this past year. We take great pride in congratulating our provincial partners for their continued dedication and resilience. Their commitment and openness to continuous improvement demonstrates their passion for positively impacting the lives of youth across Canada. Together, we have fostered an environment that embraces innovation and adaptation, ensuring that young Canadians can continue to benefit from the transformative experiences offered by 4-H.

While we have accomplished so much this past year, we know with the commitment of our partners, donors, and stakeholders, we will continue to grow membership numbers. Through our proven positive youth development model, and hands-on programming, we are committed to providing youth opportunities to develop life skills such as confidence, independence, and resilience to carry them through their academic and professional careers, as they become tomorrow’s leaders. We invite you to explore the pages of this annual report, which illustrates some of the remarkable progress and achievements of 4-H in Canada.

Shannon Benner CEO, 4-H Canada

Carlie Whetter Chair, 4-H Canada Board of Directors

Todd Klink Chair, Canadian 4-H Foundation

MEET our YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (YAC)

Our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is the national youth voice for 4-H Canada, ensuring that youth perspectives are integrated into all departments and programs. Youth Advisory Committee members from across the country work together to support national initiatives, while gaining valuable leadership skills and experiences.

Youth Advisory Committee Composition & Mandate

• Representation from each province.

• Ambassadors for their province and 4-H Canada.

• Responsible for making recommendations to 4-H Canada regarding programming, policy development, and more.

• Represent 4-H Canada at events and conferences in a variety of roles.

Areas of Impact and Activities

Marketing & Communications

Contributions to brand awareness initiatives and the production of national publications

4-H Canada Conferences

Insight on the design, planning, and delivery of Members Forum and Citizenship Congress, Masters of Ceremonies for the events, and active participation in Leadership Summit.

Board Representatives & Admissions

Representation on the Board of Directors, and participation in scholarship reviews.

Program & Policy

Advising on new programs, resources, and initiatives.

“During my term on YAC, I have learned valuable information about planning youth conferences, which has inspired me to explore youth programming as a future career!”

2022-2023 YAC REPRESENTATIVE

2022 Youth Advisory Committee

Rob Bishop Newfoundland & Labrador

Emily Robb Manitoba

Lark Anderson British Colombia

Devin Keenan Quebec

Kate Coleman New Brunswick Secretary

Rebecca Fitzsimmons Saskatchewan

Kianna McGregor Alberta

Matt Boutilier Nova Scotia Chair

Kayla Emmerton Ontario Vice-Chair

The Youth Advisory Committee is supported by:

Neleah Lavoie Prince Edward Island

4-H IN CANADA: BY the NUMBERS

•17,434 4-H Members

•1,262 Clubs

•13 New Clubs Started

• 6,770 Leaders

• 45,460 Projects

Member Demographics

• 59% Female Members

• 40% Male Members

•1% Other Members

• 62.1% Farm

• 26.9% Non-Farm

•11% Urban

• Average Member Age: 11.5

*Stats reflect the year ending Dec. 31, 2022

BC

• 1627 Members

• 401 Leaders

• 108 Clubs

• 5707 Members

• 3021 Leaders

• 277 Clubs

SK

• 2529 Members

• 617 Leaders

• 153 Clubs

MB

• 1331 Members

• 409 Leaders

• 139 Clubs

ON

• 3,748 Members

• 1,358 Leaders

• 470 Clubs

Thanks to our enthusiastic 4-H community, the reach of our positive youth development programming is climbing back up to pre-pandemic numbers across the country!

NL

• 107 Members

• 31 Leaders

• 4 Clubs

NS

• 1,242 Members

• 535 Leaders

• 62 Clubs

QC

• 220 Members

• 22 Leaders

• 11 Clubs

NB

• 523 Members

• 159 Leaders

• 20 Clubs

PEI

• 400 Members

• 217 Leaders

• 18 Clubs

4-H in Canada Strategic Plan 2021-2025

The 4-H in Canada Strategic Plan (2021-2025) is a testament to the shared values and priorities of the provincial and national 4-H organizations and boards. It is the result of a full year of consultations with youth, volunteers, provincial staff, boards, stakeholders, and partners.

The Strategic Plan ensures we are poised to achieve success as we work together to empower even more youth across Canada, focusing on the following strategic priorities:

• Growth

Our Vision Our Mission

• Business Excellence

To empower youth to be responsible, caring and contributing leaders that effect positive change in the world around them.

• Innovative Program Delivery

Thriving communities in partnership with youth leaders.

GROWTH

Strategic Plan

Snapshot: Growth

2021–2025

OBJECTIVES:

Serve more youth

• Work with stakeholders to develop a national plan that targets increasing retention and engaging more youth.

Grow financial resources

• Provide more opportunities and sources of funding to support stakeholders at multiple levels of 4-H.

Develop tools, resources, and training that attract and retain excellent leaders

• Work with provinces to understand the greatest needs to support the recruitment of highly engaged leaders that support us in achieving our mission and world-class training opportunities.

Grow awareness of the 4-H brand

• Cultivate more resources to invest in national initiatives that tell the 4-H story and elevate 4-H in Canada as a leader in positive youth development.

Growth Committees & Working Groups

To help achieve the ambitious goals of our strategic plan, 4-H Canada and its provincial partners collaborate through growth committees and working groups, which focus on strategic priorities designed to further specific priorities, as well as working groups, which steward and advance specific operational priorities. These committees and working groups provide national oversight and direction to shepherd the grow of 4-H across Canada:

• Research & Data Committee

• Brand Committee

• Marketing, Communications & Fundraising Working Group

Scholarships

A total of 45 youth were awarded 4-H scholarships, totaling $127,000 during the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

$80,000 Leadership Excellence Awards of Distinction (L.E.A.D.) Scholarship, supported by CN

• 16 recipients

• $5,000 awarded per recipient

$30,000 TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarship

• 12 recipients

• $2,500 awarded per recipient

$15,000 John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarship

• 15 recipients

• $1,000 awarded per recipient

$2,000 Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers 4-H Scholarship

• 2 recipients

• $1,000 awarded per recipient

FCC 4-H Club Fund

Thanks to the generous support of FCC, $100,000 in funding was distributed to over 200 4-H clubs, districts, and regions across Canada during the 2022-2023 fiscal year, which also marked a significant milestone, as FCC 4-H Club Fund contributions surpassed $1 million.

The FCC 4-H Club Fund provides up to $500 in funding per club, district, or region to support initiatives and activities, such as developing existing programs, the purchase of resource materials, volunteer support, or covering costs associated with local events.

Proudly supported by:

Our Reach Social Scene

Over 2.2 million+ cross-channel impressions

106,000+ cross-channel engagements

21,324 likes

8,045 followers

5,398 followers

2,232 followers

4-H-CANADA.CA

215,000+ unique page views

318 Club Logo Generator downloads

Top visited pages:

1. Find a Club

2. About

3. Scholarships

4. Programs

5. Club Logo Generator

PRINT MEDIA

6,150 households reached by The Pledge magazine

9,100 households reached by The 4-H Advantage magazine

2022 4-H Canada Leadership Awards Recipients

Leadership Excellence Awards of Distinction (L.E.A.D.)

Supported by:

Awarded annually, L.E.A.D. recognizes outstanding 4-H youth who have become exceptional leaders through their 4-H experience, and who share the best of themselves with their community.

EACH L.E.A.D. RECIPIENT RECEIVES:

• A $20,000 scholarship for post-secondary education

• Recognition during the 4-H Canada Leadership Awards

MEET THE 2022 L.E.A.D. RECIPIENTS:

AVA COPAS

Nova Scotia

Pillar: Community Engagement & Communications

Mentor: Danielle Chu

Field of Study: History & Environment and Sustainability Studies

Institution: Acadia University

Career Goal: Defense Lawyer

4-H Club: Avon 4-H Club

AIDAN REYNOLDS

New Brunswick

Pillar: Science & Technology

Mentor: Travis Asmundson

Field of Study: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Institution: Carleton University

Career Goal: Cybersecurity industry

4-H Club: Coverdale Albert County 4-H Club

Four recipients are selected each year – one representing each of 4-H Canada’s Leadership Development Pillars.

• Ongoing mentorship from an expert in their field of study

• Opportunity to become a L.E.A.D. spokesperson

ELENA SALES

British Columbia

Pillar: Environment & Healthy Living

Mentor: Nancy Tout

Field of Study: Bachelor of Science

Institution: McGill University

Career Goal: Protect and restore our environment

4-H Club: 4-H Snapshots

Photography Club

KATE AXTEN

Saskatchewan

Pillar: Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security

Mentor: Chantelle Donahue

Field of Study:

International Food Business

Institution: Dalhousie University

Career Goal:

Progressive Livestock Producer

4-H Club: Radville 4-H Field Crops Club

National Volunteer Leader of the Year Award –Supported by Co-operators

This award recognizes a volunteer leader whose support and guidance has provided outstanding experiences and skills to 4-H members who in turn become responsible, caring, and contributing individuals who effect positive change in their environments.

Distinguished Alumni Award –Supported by Glacier FarmMedia

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes outstanding 4-H alumni and their contributions to their community, country, and the world.

ALAIN BLANCHETTE

New Brunswick

Irishtown 4-H Club

Provincial Volunteer Leader of the Year Awards

• Joyce Kelly, Edson 4-H Multi Club, Alberta

• Dr. Kathy Wilkins, Northumberland 4-H Veterinary Club, Ontario

• Amanda Hamilton-Seward, Windygates 4-H Beef Club, Manitoba

• Gillian MacDougall, Shawville 4-H Club, Quebec

• Gail Wallace, Kensington 4-H Club, Prince Edward Island

• Christine Moutray, Vanderhoof 4-H District Council, British Columbia

• Shawn Bartel, Carlton Trail 4-H Club, Saskatchewan

Honourary Member Award –Supported by FCC

Honourary Memberships are bestowed upon individuals whose dedication and passionate contributions have advanced the 4-H movement in Canada.

Newfoundland and Labrador

KEN KEIS British Colombia

SHIRLEY BARNABLE

Fundraising

2023 4-H Canada Leadership Awards

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

4-H Canada’s signature annual event, the Leadership Awards were broadcast on Feb. 28, 2023, setting a new fundraising record of $69,229, while celebrating the outstanding achievements of 4-H youth, leaders, supporters, and alumni. The 2023 award show was hosted by Jon Montgomery, Olympic gold medalist, host of The Amazing Race Canada, and 4-H Manitoba alum.

Show Your 4-H Colours 2022

Supported by:

As 4-H Canada’s flagship brand awareness initiative, Show Your 4-H Colours is celebrated every November and highlights the incredible things 4-H youth are doing in their communities, and how the 4-H program is creating responsible, caring, and contributing youth leaders.

With a return to in-person activities last year, youth, leaders, alumni, and supporters from across Canada came together to show their pride for 4-H by wearing green on November 2. Show Your 4-H Colours is a valuable fundraising opportunity for the 4-H community, and 2022 saw the continuation of our t-shirt fundraiser first launched in 2020. Limited-edition Show Your 4-H Colours t-shirts and ballcaps were sold, with $4 from each sale going directly to support provincial 4-H programming, allowing us to continue to provide an easy, visible, and impactful way for individuals and organizations to give back to 4-H.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 18 Canadian landmarks illuminated in green recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day

• 116 posts published with an average reach per post of 2,513.42

Thank you to our event sponsors, partners, champions, auction donors, as well as everyone who purchased tickets, made donations, and/or bid on auction items, for helping us raise over $69,000 for the Canadian 4-H Foundation to support the long-term success of 4-H in Canada.

2023 LEADERSHIP AWARDS HIGHLIGHTS:

• $69,229 raised in total (19% growth in net contributions over 2022)

• $58,965 raised through Virtual Auction (+12% over 2022)

• $83,000 in-kind donations, (a 32% increase from 2022)

• Over 700 tickets sold

• 35% increase in event sponsorship over 2022

• 293,672 cross-channel impressions

• 16,435 cross-channel engagements

Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Lavin Agency

Canadian 4-H Foundation

Revenue directed to the Canadian 4-H Foundation supports the longevity and sustainability of 4-H in Canada. The investment portfolio is overseen by an Investment Committee of the Foundation Board of Trustees.

Financial Statement: Canadian 4-H Foundation

Canadian 4-H Council

Revenue

$5,914,295 secured during the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

Program Contributions

Scholarships

Program Registration Fees

Canadian 4-H Foundation Grant

Membership Fees

Administration

Donations

Retail sales

Expenses

$5,846,194 directed toward the youth programs and activities of clubs, districts, regions, and provincial organizations.

National Programs

Administration

Insurance

Cost of Goods Sold

Financial Statements: Canadian 4-H Council

Thank You to Our Generous Supporters

The 4-H movement in Canada would not be possible without the committed group of national partners and donors who invest in our mission of empowering youth to become responsible, caring, and contributing leaders who effect positive change in the world around them.

National Partners

Based on fiscal year: April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023

EMERALD

GREEN CLOVER ($10,000 – $24,999)

BFL Canada

Co-operators

Masonic Foundation of Ontario

WHITE CLOVER ($5,000 – $9,999)

Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture

Loghrin Group

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Richardson Executive Search

The Semex Alliance

FRIEND ($1,000 – $4,999)

Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance

Canadian Canola Growers Association

Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers

CANTERRA SEEDS

Donald’s Fine Foods

Flying W Consulting Inc.

Gene Fraser and Sheri Betker

G.K. Jim Farms

JGL Livestock

MacDon Industries Ltd.

Madson and Associates

Ottawa Valley Grain Products

The Honourable Lyle & Sharon Vanclief Leadership Endowment Fund

CLOVER ($250,000+)

GOLD CLOVER ($100,000 – $149,999)

PLATINUM CLOVER ($150,000 – $249,999)

SILVER CLOVER ($50,000 – $99,999)

BRONZE CLOVER ($25,000 – $49,999)

Corteva Agriscience

CropLife Canada

Desjardins

Direct Plus Food Group

Dr. Ken Keis, President of CRG

Elaine Froese

Epicure

Federated Co-operatives Limited

FMC Canada

Hockey Hall of Fame

Hyde Wealth Management

In A Jam

John Deere Canada ULC

Julie Black & The Hon.

Rob Black

Keg Brands Inc.

Ken Clark

Lactalis Canada

Leslie Noble

MacDon Industries Ltd.

Maple Leaf Foods

McDonald’s Canada

Mudeas Workwear

Nutrien

Ocean Spray

Pioneer

Red Barn Baskets

RME Dealerships

Stefanie Peters

Sysco

The Cove

Todd & Sargent Inc.

Turkey Farmers of Canada

Uniglobe Travel

VIA Rail Canada

Viterra

Western Family

You Floral

DONATIONS WERE GIVEN IN HONOUR OF:

Jillian Carr

Farm Credit Canada

Derek Gilbert

Morley Handford

Richardson International Ltd.

Bella Treble

Stella W.

DONATIONS WERE GIVEN IN MEMORY OF:

Brad Annett

Pat Boyd

Tim Brewin

Tracy Anne Drumm

Robert Drummond

Gavin Graham

Aiden Hulshof

Edith Koch

Kelly Langstaff

John McNaughton

David Thomas Moore

Gordon Striker

*Contributions for the fiscal year, April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023. List does not include donors who wish to remain anonymous 2022-2023

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

Business Excellence Working Group

To help achieve the ambitious business excellence goals of our strategic plan, 4-H Canada and its provincial partners collaborate through our Standards & Youth Safety Working Group, which is focused on carry out ongoing work to support world-class youth development standards and youth safety.

Youth Safety Training

Following on the momentum of the standardized Youth Safety Training, implemented in 2020-2021, 4-H Canada successfully developed and launched the Youth Safety Refresher Course in early 2022.

The Youth Safety Refresher Course is the next step in advancing the 4-H movement as a leader in meeting or exceeding industry standards in the youth-serving sector by supporting 4-H leaders in understanding, communicating, and implementing youth safety screening and training requirements. Required every three years, the Youth Safety Refresher Course keeps leaders up to date on industry-standard Youth Safety and Commit to Kids training. Over 600 leaders and staff completed the Youth Safety Refresher Course in the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

Strategic Plan Snapshot: Business Excellence

2021-2025

OBJECTIVES:

Strengthen our business infrastructure

• Research and discover where there may be infrastructure created through national initiatives.

Inspire business excellence

• Provide access to resources and learning opportunities for 4-H professionals and governors to continue to grow in leading the business of 4-H.

Enhance our business intelligence

• Conduct research and gain insights on external and internal audiences to support provinces refining target audiences, and deepen the understanding of opportunities in youth sector markets.

Fast Facts

• 650 activity plans completed

• 1157 leaders completed the Child Protection Training

• 608 leaders completed the Youth Safety Refresher Course

INNOVATIVE PROGRAM DELIVERY

Strategic Plan Snapshot: Innovative Program Delivery

2021-2025

OBJECTIVES:

Safe, fun, inclusive and welcoming programs

• Research external audiences to understand the barriers to entry with the 4-H program (e.g., relevancy, financial, cultural, geographic), and develop a national plan to support inclusivity and address barriers to entry with the 4-H program.

Strengthen the communities of practice

• Revitalize and support program incubators that co-create innovative and relevant learning opportunities for youth across Canada that may be scalable.

Program Committee

To help achieve the innovative program delivery goals of our strategic plan, 4-H Canada and its provincial partners collaborate through our Program Innovation Committee, which is focused on facilitating collaboration between stakeholders with program-focused expertise related to youth programming.

Positive Youth Development Formula

Positive Values

Responsibility

Safe, fun, Inclusive Environment

Sense of Purpose

Caring Adults Learn To Do By Doing

Leadership Development Planning and Decision Making

= Responsible, Caring, Contributing Leaders

Skill Mastery

NATIONAL PROGRAMS

All 4-H programming in Canada falls under one of our four Leadership Development Pillars.

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security

Science & Technology

Community Engagement & Communications

Environment & Healthy Living

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security

CAREER EXPLORATION MODULES

Supported by:

Being part of 4-H prepares youth for their future career. The Careers on the Grow program supports senior 4-H members in exploring career paths, applying their skills, and gaining hands-on work experience.

A full suite of Careers on the Grow programming was provided to 4-H youth during the 2021-2022 fiscal year, including:

INTERNSHIPS

• Eight 4-H members were placed in Summer 2022 internship positions with top employers across the country, including BASF Canada, Canadian Red Cross, Food Banks Canada, and Cargill.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT WEBINARS

From learning how to create winning scholarship applications to gaining tips on writing a standout resume and cover letter, 4-H youth had the opportunity to participate in an interactive webinar with a top expert in 2022-2023, plus access a digital library of past webinars any time, from anywhere.

Highlights:

• 20 youth participated.

• 100% of surveyed participants agreed the webinars:

• Added to their understanding of the subject matter.

• Provided information they can use to prepare for post-secondary life and future careers.

• Digital library includes on-demand access to seven past webinars.

4-H Canada continued to support two Career Exploration Modules, that assist youth in building career readiness skills, as well as personalized, hands-on exercises. These two modules are available to download for free in French and English on the 4-H Canada website

Highlights:

• 96 secondary students participated in the Growing My Career Choices module, to learn more about themselves, different employment sectors, and career options.

• 65 post-secondary students took their career exploration even further with the Cultivating Career Possibilities module, which encourages a mindful approach to setting and reaching career goals.

eMENTORSHIP PILOT PROGRAM

Mentorship and networking connections are invaluable when it comes to career preparation. That’s why 4-H Canada continued to support the eMentorship Program in the fall of 2022. 4-H members aged 18-25 had the chance to connect with experienced professionals working in sectors that align with their career interests and goals. Throughout the five-week mentorship program, 4-H youth met virtually with their mentors, learning the about their industries, and gaining valuable advice to apply to their own career paths. 100% of participants indicated the experience exceeded their expectations, and they would be interested in participating in a 4-H Canada mentorship program again.

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and I am thankful for the time my mentor took to help me!

2022 eMENTORSHIP PILOT PROGRAM PARTICIPANT

Science & Technology

Science Fair

Supported by:

MARCH — 9–12, OLDS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY, OLDS ALBERTA

The 2023 4-H Canada Science Fair saw an impressive group of youth members showcase their skills in STEM, while exploring their personal passions through experimentation, innovation, and invention.

Following an initial virtual judging round in January 2023, finalists were invited forward to the second round in March which was once again held in-person, after being held virtually since 2020.

Highlights:

• Seven 4-H members presented six projects

• Six judges from a number of locations and industries

• Four finalists advanced to the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton, AB.

• One finalist (Mac D.) took home two awards from the Canada-Wide Science Fair

• 100% of participants indicated their school does not offer an annual science fair

• 100% of participants plan to pursue a career in agriculture, and felt their involvement in the 4-H Canada Science Fair helped advance their career goals.

2022 4-H CANADA SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS

Mac D. British Columbia

Project: An Innovative Approach to Ammonia in Poultry Operations

Mark N. Alberta A Comparison of Natural and Commercial Corrosion Inhibitors on Metals

Alexandra O. Saskatchewan

Project: Long Term Carbon Storage in Grazed Grasslands vs Croplands

Trent K. Ontario

Project: Invasive and Native Plant Growing Study

The science fair is a great opportunity to learn more about STEM! Before participating in the 4-H Canada Science Fair, I had never considered attending university for a science program. Now I am in grade 12, and I’m entering a science program in university in September. This never would’ve happened without the 4-H Canada Science Fair.

2022 4-H CANADA SCIENCE FAIR PARTICIPANT

Community Engagement & Communications

Citizenship Congress

Supported by:

CITIZENSHIP CONGRESS; FEB. 16-20, 2023, OTTAWA ON

First introduced in 1972, the goal of Citizenship Congress is to provide youth with the opportunity to develop strong public speaking skills, while gaining an understanding of democratic processes and civic engagement. Due to COVID-19 concerns in 2022, the 50th Anniversary event was postponed until February 2023.

In 2023, Citizenship Congress saw delegates from across Canada to delve into a Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms issue under the theme, Examining Freedom of Speech: Exploring Accountability for Public Communications. The event included opportunities to network, engage with both Members of Parliament and the Senate of Canada, and participate in a variety of workshops on parliamentary procedure, careers, and Canadian citizenship. Citizenship Congress closed with the signature annual Mock Debate. Delegates were honoured to be back in the Senate of Canada Chamber for this cornerstone component of the event.

2023 CITIZENSHIP CONGRESS DEBATE RESOLUTION:

“Be it resolved that the Government of Canada hold online [social media] platforms accountable for the [hate-speech/misinformation] postings of its users.”

• 96.3% of youth participants felt the debate resolution was fun, challenging, and relevant.

This debate was something I’ll have with me forever! Being in the Senate Chamber was a truly powerful experience and this activity provided enrichment in many crucial skills.

2023 MEMBERS FORUM DELEGATE

THE HONOURABLE LYLE AND SHARON VANCLIEF LEADERSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND

Environment & Healthy Living

Members Forum

Supported by:

Outreach Initiatives

Initially launched in 2020, 4-H Canada’s Outreach Initiatives have enabled over 7,000 youth across Canada enjoy hands-on activities any time, from anywhere, while making meaningful contributions to their communities, country, and the world.

In 2022, Outreach Initiatives were not only made available to 4-H members and clubs, but non-members as well, to encourage all families and educational organizations across the country to enjoy the activities in group settings, or from the comfort of home.

NOVEMBER 1–6, 2022; TORONTO ON

First offered in 1931, Members Forum is 4-H Canada’s longestrunning program, having celebrated its 90th year with the return to in-person member programming in 2022. This iconic event is the premier opportunity for 4-H youth from across Canada to come together for an impactful, engaging, and fun-filled conference. The goals of the conference are to expose youth to career opportunities and support them in exploring their interests and developing a career plan. The 2022 Members Forum was centered on the theme, Living Like a Leader, asking members what it means to live as a leader in their local and global communities.

Highlights:

• The opportunity to ask questions and gain insight from top professionals and executive leaders in a variety of fields, from agriculture to healthcare to communications, during Mentorship Circles.

• Engaging career exploration and skills workshops, including Empowering Minds in New Times, and Self-Empowerment, delivered by YouthSpeak, and the keynote talk presented by Jeff A.D. Martin.

• Interactive Careers on the Grow programming that allowed youth to explore and discuss preparing for their future career using LinkedIn.

• Visit to the Royal Ontario Museumand The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, as well as participation in Campfire Circle.

Highlights:

• Our four outreach initiatives were redesigned and relaunched in 2022

• 1,152 digital resource downloads

Powered Up! - Presented by Cargill, and supported by The Coca-Cola Foundation, Corteva Agriscience, and Desjardins

SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy

Powered Up! provides hands-on learning experiences for youth to explore alternative, affordable, and clean energy while enabling them to be energy champions in their own communities through a variety of activities.

Making a Splash – Presented by Cargill, and supported by Corteva Agriscience and Desjardins

SDG 14 – Life Below Water

Making a Splash guides youth through experiential activities to discover their personal role in supporting healthy water ecosystems.

Proud to Bee a 4-H’er –Presented by Syngenta Canada

SDG 15 – Life on Land

As one of 4-H Canada’s longest-running Outreach Initiatives, Proud to Bee a 4-H’er is centered on planting a pollinatorfriendly garden to support a healthy ecosystem and sustainable food supply.

Dig into Soil – Presented by Syngenta Canada

SDG 13 – Climate Action & SDG 15 – Life on Land

Dig into Soil provides hands-on learning experiences for youth to discover how healthy soils contribute to addressing climate change while empowering them to champion soil conservation activities in their own communities.

4-H IMPACT FROM COAST-TO-COAST

With the return of in-person meetings and activities at the start of 2022, the 4-H movement in Canada saw a tremendous rebound from the pandemic restrictions.

4-H provincial organizations continued to achieve milestones, launch innovative programming, and provide a wide range of activities, resources, and support to 4-H youth from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Keep reading to learn about some of the highlights from each province.

4-H British Columbia Food For Thought 2022

4-H British Columbia’s 2022 Food For Thought event was a huge success. Delegates and staff got to taste and experience BC products, and learn more about BC’s agriculture industry through exploring issues related to limited land and water resources, sustainable development, and the rural urban interface.

Provincial Clubs Week Turned Senior Member’s Weekend

When the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted 4-H British Columbia’s Provincial Clubs Week, 4-H BC staff pivoted, and planned a condensed event that members could still take part in – Senior Members Weekend! This weekend was a huge success thanks to 4-H BC’s quick thinking.

Urban Online Cooking

4-H BC’s Urban Online Cooking was another great success for the province as clubs grew their numbers and reached out to non-4-H members, some who even registered to be a part of 4-H!

Fast Facts

• 4-H BC grew by three clubs in 2022, bringing their total number of clubs up to 108

• The Kamloops-Okanagan region saw the greatest number of members with 419 in total

• Beef projects saw the most registrations with 452 members

On the Horizon in British Columbia

• 4-H BC staff and delegates are looking forward to their two big provincial programs: Agri-Career Quest, and Youth Action.

4-H youth members is all smiles showing off her strawberry

Photo Credit: Courtesy of 4-H British Columbia

4-H Alberta

4-H Alberta Reference Guide

4-H club operations were strengthened through the development of the 4-H Alberta Reference guide to provide consistent information and lead contacts for nearly all aspects of 4-H in the province. This guide is being heavily used by volunteers and staff alike, and significantly reducing communications and conflicts across the province.

4-H Alberta Programing

4-H Alberta had a very successful summer, offering 23 programs in July and August of 2022 for 4-H members of all ages, as well as an additional 29 provincial level learning opportunities offered through virtual and inperson formats throughout the year. New programming included Ultimate Bullfighting and The Youth Water Council. (https://youthwatercouncil.com/)

Senior Member Engagement

Senior 4-H Member engagement increased through 4-H Alberta’s provincial programs and travel opportunities. In May of 2022, 67 senior 4-H members received travel awards within Alberta, The Northwest Territories, and British Columbia.

Fast Facts

• 4-H Alberta’s Club Year began October 1, 2022, and the province was pleased to see their membership numbers begin to match and exceed pre-COVID participation numbers, the first-time membership has increased significantly since the late 1990’s!

• 4-H Club Achievement Days welcomed back the community to support youth to an in-person setting in the spring and early summer of 2022.

On the Horizon in Alberta

• 4-H Alberta has partnered with Staples to create an e-print site to simplify the process of ordering 4-H club supply resource materials, the site will launch in the Fall of 2023.

• 4-H Alberta is planning to try new ways to offer 4-H programming to new communities in different formats.

• 4-H Alberta will be completing a volunteer assessment with all 3,000 volunteers to identify and improve ways to further reduce volunteer burden.

4-H Manitoba Virtual Programming

4-H Manitoba’s Virtual Programming became a favourite for their members during the pandemic, and had another successful run over the year. Members from Manitoba and Alberta came together to learn about best practices in poultry production, foods, babysitting, ice fishing, cultural crafts, as well as their newest topic: Cloverbud/Junior. The program has held its popularity due to its ability to reach members across the province from the convenience of their own homes during the winter months. 4-H Manitoba was pleased to have champions from the Metis, Ukrainian, Japanese and Arabic cultures share their crafts.

Agri-Career Quest

4-H Manitoba introduced a new annual event: AgriCareer Quest, a 4-day event where members and leaders alike learn about post-secondary opportunities, potato production, cricket farming, bison, dairy, beef, apiaries, vegetable production, equipment manufacturing, and culinary arts, providing a platform where future career plans are made, and dreams are ignited.

The outcomes for this event exceeded the initial expectations for participating members, sponsor partners, committee members, tour hosts, and staff. The event consisted of a 4-day bus tour learning about career opportunities available in Manitoba, combined with the résumé writing workshops and mock interviews.

Fast Facts

• 4-H Manitoba saw an increase in membership post COVID-19 pandemic, from 1000 members to 1400, just shy of the province’s 1500-member goal. With this increase in numbers, 4-H Manitoba saw new clubs form, and dormant clubs reactivated.

• In October 2022, 4-H Manitoba welcomed a new staff member, Kellie McCallum, to their team as Fund Development and Marketing Coordinator to help increase club funding and increase the presence of 4-H in the province of Manitoba.

On the Horizon in Manitoba

• Manitob–a 4-H Rally - celebration where members from all clubs participate in experiential workshops and clinics.

• 4-H Manitoba’s Provincial Intermediate Camp will transition from a weekend to a weeklong camp.

• 4-H Manitoba is creating a streamlined process of experiential learning online, giving members and leaders across the province the option to utilize a more efficient and accessible series of projects.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of 4-H Manitoba

4-H Saskatchewan

The Return of Weeklong Summer Camps

4-H Saskatchewan was excited to bring back two, weeklong summer camps in 2022. Combined, the two camps saw an attendance of over 100 members!

Scholarships

4-H Saskatchewan is pleased to have awarded over $50,000 dollars in Scholarships to 4-H members across the province.

2023 Annual General Meeting

Over 140 members and leaders attended 4-H Saskatchewan’s 2023 Annual General Meeting, held March 18-19 in Saskatoon.

Fast Facts

• The Discover 4-H Program has been running in Regina for two years. This program is designed to introduce 4-H members to new communities.

• 4-H Saskatchewan welcomed a new Executive Director, Aubrey Eaton, in July 2022.

4-H Ontario New Project Library

4-H Ontario’s new Project Library quickly became their website’s most popular page. The library allows potential members to search for available club projects geographically or by topic.

4-H 4-All Committee

4-H Ontario created it’s 4-H 4-All Committee, where youth and volunteers can provide insight on how to make 4-H Ontario’s programming more accessible.

Automated Reference Check System

4-H Ontario implemented an automated reference check system for volunteers, and combined their consolidated volunteer training and screening requirements into one common date every three years.

Fast Facts

• 4-H Ontario is thrilled to see an increase in membership by more than a third from 2021 to 2022, resulting in a total of 3,733 youth participants.

• New volunteer registrations saw a 65% increase in 2022, bringing the number of 4-H Ontario volunteer leaders to 1399.

• The most popular 4-H Ontario clubs were dairy, beef and their Cloverbud program for ages six to nine.

On the Horizon in Ontario

• 4-H Ontario has offered a new DEI training to volunteers.

• A ‘Bulletin in a Box Program’ will be mailed to six schools with materials to create a bulletin board in recognition of local food week.

• 4-H Ontario will be introducing a new Youth Impact Conference for 80 youth in the fall 2023.

On the Horizon in Saskatchewan

• 4-H Saskatchewan’s at-home based “club kits” are in the works to promote additional learning opportunities.

• 4-H Saskatchewan’s learning webinars are offered the first Wednesday of every month, and are open to all 4-H members and leaders across the country!

4-H youth member is all smiles while out on the water at the 4-H Saskatchewan’s 2022 Summer Camp Photo Credit: Courtesy of 4-H Saskatchewan

4-H Ontario Discovery Days once again introduced youth to 4-H with fun and engaging activities across the province!

Photo Credit: Courtesy of 4-H Ontario

4-H Quebec

4-H Quebec is happy to report hosting three key provincial programs/events in person for the first time since 2019.

Provincial Rally

The 4-H Quebec Provincial Rally took place in Shawville, Quebec, July 14-17, and was hosted by a club that started during the pandemic. The now 80-member club has over 30% new firsttime members, all under the age of 12 - the perfect age range to begin the new club’s legacy! The Rally put smiles on faces as old and new friends came together from six different regions.

Junior Winter Camp: January 20-22, 2023

4-H Quebec’s Junior Winter Camp was a huge hit! 23 junior members aged 9-12, and five leaders, spent a full weekend at Fatima Center in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot where they took part in events focused on leadership and outdoor winter fun.

4-H New Brunswick New Program: Intermediate and Senior Weekend

4-H New Brunswick is proud to have introduced a new program: Intermediate and Senior Weekend. From March 3-5, 2023, 49 4-H New Brunswick members and 10 chaperones came together in Fredericton, spent the weekend touring different agriculture facilities, and participated in various fun activities! The program received such positive feedback, they hope to make this an annual event.

New Youth Committee

4-H New Brunswick started its very own youth committee this year consisting of eight youth members from across the province. The new committee will be working on developing promotional materials for provincial events.

Fast Facts

• 4-H New Brunswick membership numbers have increased back to where they were pre-COVID.

On the Horizon in New Brunswick

• 4-H New Brunswick will be launching a new registration platform for September 2023 registration which aims to improve the efficiency of registration for all events and programs!

Innovative Ag Tour

After two years of being a virtual event, 4-H Quebec’s Innovative Ag Tour made a triumphant return to in-person in 2023. The event brought senior members together in Richmond, Quebec where they visited eight farms/businesses, learned about the agriculture industry and various career opportunities over the two-day event.

Fast Facts

• 4-H Quebec membership as of January 2023 is up 20% from post-COVID enrollment in 2021.

On the Horizon in QC

• 4-H Quebec is looking forward to growing participation in the provincial programs that were offered this past year, including camps and Agriculture Tours, while also increasing their brand awareness, and registering new volunteers.

4-H’ers enjoying winter activities at 4-H Quebec’s 2023 Junior Winter Camp.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of 4-H Quebec

4-H New Brunswick’s much anticipated Cloverbud and Junior Camp made a return post-COVID in June 2022.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of 4-H New Brunswick

4-H New Brunswick’s participants at the Royal Agriculture Winter Fair Dairy Show.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of 4-H New Brunswick

4-H Nova Scotia

Despite navigating the challenges of returning to in-person events following COVID-19 and being hit with a Category 4 Hurricane the week before their annual Provincial Show; 2022 was a historic year for 4-H Nova Scotia! Their members and leaders were thrilled to be returning to in-person programming and it was rewarding to see new and old friends throughout the year.

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Members attended the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair with the 4-H Nova Scotia Royal Beef Team and the 4-H Nova Scotia Royal Dairy Team, as well as Young Speakers for Agriculture representatives.

Canadian Western Agribition

4-H Nova Scotia held a virtual judging competition and sent members to the Canadian Western Agribition to compete in the Youth/4-H Judging Competition.

Camp Rankin

4-H Nova Scotia proudly welcomed the return of Camp Rankin and held four weeks of summer leadership camp on Cape Breton Island

Fast Facts

• 4-H Nova Scotia marked off the completion of 798 Youth Safety Training participants, and 707 Commit to Kids participants- contributing to the province’s overall improved youth safety.

• Over this past fiscal year, 4-H Nova Scotia recorded 491 trained leaders, 144 screened volunteers, 1,346 members, 274 Cloverbuds, 102 new volunteers, and 40 leader renewals.

On the Horizon in Nova Scotia

• 4-H Nova Scotia will be introducing new Leader Retreats across the province to celebrate our volunteers and provide professional development opportunities.

• 4-H Nova Scotia will be hosting their 100th Anniversary Banquet and Gala in conjunction with 4-H Night in Nova Scotia!

• The province is also looking forward to the 4-H Nova Scotia Provincial Show taking place in Hants County later this year.

4-H Prince Edward Island

PEI Alliance for Mental Well Being

4-H Prince Edward Island was a grant recipient from the Alliance for Mental Well Being in 2022. This grant money went toward expanding provincial projects, member and leader learning, and social opportunities with the aim of creating inter-generational relationships, a sense of community, new skills development, and allowing youth opportunities to explore new interests and develop their passions.

Return to In-Person Programming

4-H Prince Edward Island was eager to return to in-person programming, notably their summer exhibitions, following the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff, leaders, and members were excited to bring these much-loved events back to members!

On the Horizon in Prince Edward Island

• 4-H Prince Edward Island is excited to continue working with The PEI Alliance for Mental Well Being as the program runs over a three3 year term. They look forward to continue developing new opportunities for youth and leaders, building capacity within the program, and improving efficiencies.

4-H Newfoundland and Labrador

4-H Challenging Pioneers Club

From one island to another, members of the 4-H Challenging Pioneers club finally made the long-awaited journey to Prince Edward Island (after a two-year delay) to learn about the Island’s potato industry, phytoculture research, and to attend Old Home Week.

4-H Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors Day

In an effort to engage and support their senior (and soon-to-be senior) members, 4-H Newfoundland and Labrador launched Seniors Day events, the first of its kind in the province. The events included sessions on health and wellness, executive training, program learning opportunities, and a whole lot of fun! The province looks forward to seeing Seniors Day becoming an annual event.

Shirley Barnable Receives Honourary Member Award

Former 4-H Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Coordinator Shirley Barnable received one of 4-H Canada’s highest honours, the Honourary Member Award for 2022, for her years of dedication and commitment to the 4-H movement.

Fast Facts

• With a return to programming, 25+ projects were completed by just four clubs across Newfoundland Labrador in the 20222023 season, Outdoor Adventure and Community Outreach being the most popular!

• 20 volunteer leaders attended the 2022 Leadership Summit in Nova Scotia - more than half of all volunteer leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador!

On the Horizon in Newfoundland and Labrador

• 2023-2024 will be an exciting year for 4-H Newfoundland and Labrador with the return of in-person events and programming, including 4-H Summer Camp, Leaders Conference, and the Provincial Speaking Competition.

• 4-H Newfoundland and Labrador looks forward to building on new initiatives, and connecting 4-H members to agriculture in Newfoundland and Labrador.

4-H Challenging Pioneers Club members celebrate their long-awaited trip to Prince Edward Island surrounded by potatoes at a PEI potato farm.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of 4-H Newfoundland & Labrador

GOVERNANCE and LEADERSHIP

2022-2023 4-H Canada Board of Directors

Youth Advisory Committee Representatives to the Board

Carlie Whetter, MB Chair

Shelley Jones, SK Director

Matt Boutilier, NS

David Hansen, MB Vice-Chair

Kayla Emmerton, ON

Valerie Stone, ON Past Chair

Robert Larsen, PEI Director

Ken Clark, BC Director

Danielle Chu, ON Director

Fawn Jackson, ON Director

Tyler McCann, QC Director Todd Klink, SK Chair, Canadian 4-H Foundation

2022-2023 Canadian 4-H Foundation Trustees

Provincial Advisor

Todd Klink, SK Chair

Gene Fraser, MB Trustee

Bianca von Nagy, AB

Stefanie Peters, ON Past Chair

Arron Madson, AB Trustee

Ryan Riese, AB Trustee

Brad Adams, ON Trustee

Carlie Whetter, MB Chair, Canadian 4-H Council

Ben Graham, AB Trustee

Past Chairs – Board of Directors

1931-1932, 1934

Reginald S. Duncan

1933, 1944

Norman C. MacKay

1934 R.S. Hamer

1935, 1946

Dr. Willard V. Longley

1936, 1947 John G. Rayner

1937, 1948 J. Charles Mangan

1938 W.J. Elliott

1939-1940, 1950

Stanley Wood

1941 Dr. J.B. Munro

1942, 1952 Stewart C. Wright

1945 A.W. (Pete) Peterson

1949 George S. Black

1951 Dr. Echo Lidster

1953 Edward S. Pineau

1954 Earl S. Manning

1955 R. Gordon Bennett

1956 D.C. (David) Foster

1957 Frank E. Wolff

1958 Charles A. Douglas

1959 John E. McArthur

1960 J. Ernest Dubé

1961 John C. Bremner

1962 Joseph Racine

1963 Gordon Landon

1964 Norman D. Hogg

1965 David B. Young

1966 Lawrence Murphy

1967 Robert E. Brack

1968 Ralph E. Cudmore

1969 C. Les Usher

1970 John E. Moles

1971 Walter V. Grant

1972 Donald C. Matthews

1973 Joseph E. Audet

1974 William Fulton

1975 Dale V. Dewar

Past Chairs – Canadian 4-H Foundation

1971-1972 C. Les Usher

1973-1974 Ralph E. Cudmore

1975-1976 Helgi Austman

1979-1980 Donald C. Matthews

1981-1982 Gordon Muirhead

1983-1984 Gordon Nixon

1985-1986 Alex Budge

1987-1988 Archie McKenzie

1989 C. E. Baskier

1990 Jack Gilliland

1991-1992 James Fraser

1993-1994 Murray Stewart

1995-1996 Morley Handford

1976 George W. Arnold

1977 Glen Hass

1978 David M. Adams

1979 David E. Freed

1980 Gordon Nixon

1981 John E. Redden

1982 Jack Gilliland

1983 Ruth Thoen

1984 Claude Lalonde

1985 Mervie Ford

1986 Duane Bristow

1987 Gwyneth Jones

1988 Tom Hennessey

1989 Sharon Nussey

1990 Don Canning

1991 Gordon Bryant

1992 W. Brian Little

1993 David Inglis

1994 Ted Youck

1995 Mary Magee

1996 Keith Wilkinson

1997 Bob Boulton

1998 Ted Young

1999 Morley Handford

2000 John J. MacDonald

2001 Gary Skogberg

2002 Elizabeth Crouse

2003 Mary-Ann Carson

2004 George Klosler

2005 Bertram Stewart

2006 Marie Logan

2007-2008 Bob McAuley

2009-2011 Judy Shaw

2011-2013 Rob Black

2013-2015 Valerie Pearson

2015-2017 Donna Bridge

2017-2019 David Hovell

2019-2021 Valerie Stone

1997-1998 Duane Bristow

1999-2000 W. Brian Little

2001-2002 James Hewitt

2003-2004 David Inglis

2005-2006 Ted Youck

2007-2008

Dori Gingera-Beauchemin

2009-2011 Lyndon Carlson

2011-2013 David Hovell

2013-2015 Kim McConnell

2015-2017 Randy Mowat

2017-2019 Brad Adams

2019-2021

Stefanie Nagelschmitz

Lifetime Honourary Members

1950 R.S. Duncan

N.C. MacKay

R.S. Hamer

Dr. W.V. Longley

W.J.W. Lennox

S.E. Todd

John Tucker

D.M. Johnson

G.H. Clark

F.W. Walsh

S.J. Changnon

F.M. Morton

Dr. J.B. Munro

W.A. Brown

1955 Alex MacLaurin

1958 R. Gordon Bennett

1959 Frank E. Wolff

1964 Charles A. Douglas

1968 John E. McArthur

Raymond P. Frey

1971 Thomas McBeath

1973 Thomas P. Devlin

1974 Gordon Nixon

1975 Frank Binnie

1977 David Barrie

Miriam Barrie

Jean Scott

1979 Isabel Percival

1982 Henri Caron

1985 Don Wales

1986 Dr. Florence

O’Neill Hutchison

Dr. Echo Lidster

1987 Stanley Wood

1988 Gordon Muirhead

1990 Jack Redden

1995 Donald C. Matthews

C. Les Usher

1997 Clint Whetter

Melva Hornbrook

1998 Joy Palmer

Alice McKay

2000 William Fulton

George Arnold

Lucy Duke

2001 Dick Huggard

David M. Adams

2002 John Flintoft

2003 Cathy Wilson Pinkney

Jack Gilliland

2004 Shaunda Rossington

Brian Little

2005 Ruth Thoen

Ted Youck

2006 Bob Boulton

2009 Gordon Bryant

John J. MacDonald

Gary Skogberg

2010 Lois James

2011 Elizabeth Crouse

Marie Logan

2013

Dori Gingera-Beauchemin

Marguerite Stark

Bertram Stewart

2014 Morley Handford

2015 E. Ward Jones (awarded posthumously)

2016 Rob Black

2017 Lyndon Carlson

Linda Porter

2018 Kevin Charlebois

2019 Carm Hamilton

Kim McConnell

2020 Duane Bristow

Nancy Orr

2021 Dawn Krinke

2022 Shirley Barnable

4-H Canada Members

For membership year Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2022

50+ Years

Canadian Meat Council

John Deere Canada ULC

Manitoba Agriculture

RBC Royal Bank

25-49 Years

4-H Alberta

4-H British Columbia

4-H Manitoba

4-H New Brunswick

4-H Newfoundland and Labrador

4-H Nova Scotia

4-H Prince Edward Island

4-H Quebec

4-H Saskatchewan

Canadian Pork Council

Co-operators

Farm Credit Canada

MacDon Industries Ltd.

SeCan

The Semex Alliance

Under 25 Years

4-H BC Foundation

4-H Ontario

Brad Adams

Lark Anderson

Bayer CropScience

Monique Baan

Robyn Bishop

The Honourable Rob Black

Matt Boutilier

Canadian Western Agribition Association

Danielle Chu

Kenneth Clark

Kate Coleman

CN

Eric Dalke

Kayla Emmerton

Rebecca Fitzsimmons

Gene Fraser

Glacier FarmMedia

Ben Graham

David Hansen

David Hovell

Fawn Jackson

Shelley Jones

Devin Keenan

Todd Klink

Brenda Larsen

Robert Larsen

Neleah Lavoie

Brian Little

Marie Logan

Mila MacLean

Arron Madson

Mary Magee

Tyler McCann

Kim McConnell

Kianna McGregor

Ontario 4-H Foundation

Robert James (Jamie) Pearson

Valerie Pearson

Stefanie Peters

Ryan Riese

Emily Robb

John Ross

Saskatchewan 4-H Foundation

Rob Schmeichel

Leanne Sprung

Marguerite Stark

Valerie Stone

Cheryl Sullivan

Syngenta Canada Inc.

Turkey Farmers of Canada

Roy Westlake

Carlie Whetter