Highway Clean Up - Apply by Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Approval has been received for Highway Clean-Up on Saturday, May 26, with a rain date of Saturday, June 2. The application package and agreement forms are available to download.

4-H Youth Exchange Canada 2012 Selections Announced

Congratulations to the two 4-H Manitoba Clubs which have been approved for exchange travel this year - Roland 4-H Beef Club will travel to Innisfail, Alberta, and Dand Belles & Beaux 4-H Club will go to Chilliwack, British Columbia.

Club Consecutive Year Awards – 25, 50, 75 and 100 Years

Did you know that 4-H Manitoba Council provides certificates for clubs which have achieved 25 consecutive years of organization and plaques for 50, 75 and 100 years of organization? Is your club approaching a noteworthy anniversary or have you overlooked this achievement in past years? Further information is available to download or email 4hcouncl@mymts.net

Japan Homestay 4-H Host Families Required – Deadline Extended

We are looking for more 4-H families to host the 18 Japanese students and two chaperones from August 1-17, 2012, leaving Winnipeg on August 18. Interested in hosting? Don’t delay, check out the details and apply today!

4-H Manitoba Fun Fest – July 11-13, 2012 – Register Now

Don’t miss the first annual 4-H Manitoba Fun Fest to be held at Carman Fairgrounds in July. The registration deadline is Friday, June 15, and fees start at $35 per person. For more details download the registration package.

Garfield Weston Foundation International Trips Awarded

Congratulations to 4-H members Karl Chastko of McConnell Beef Club and Jennifer Rinsdorf of Swan Valley Easy Lopers and Minitonas Rockin’ Riders Clubs who were recently awarded Garfield Weston exchange trips. Karl will be spending the month of July in Costa Rica while Jennifer will be visiting the United Kingdom in June. Bon voyage to both.

2012 Provincial Communications Extravaganza – Results

Congratulations to all the participants of the Provincial Communications Extravaganza held on April 14. A full list of the winners and a report of the event if available to download.

Karl Chastko Awarded Loran Scholarship

Congratulations to Karl Chastko of McConnell 4-H Beef Club who was recently awarded a prestigious Loran Scholarship worth $75,000 towards his university education.

Recipients of Loblaws 2012 Grants Announced

Congratulations to the following who successfully applied for the Loblaws Funds to Support 4-H Nutritional Education Programs:

Bruxelles 4-H Club – Raised Bed Workshop
Eriksdale Clovers – Goat Milk/Breadmaking Workshop
Newdale 4-H Club – Garden Project
North Interlake Area Clubs – Making a Sun Oven

4-H at the 2012 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

Despite the winter weather, over 80 4-H’ers arrived to greet the Honorable Ron Kostyshyn, Minister of Agriculture, on 4-H and Youth Day at the Winter Fair. For full report and picture, click here.

4-H For-A-Day at Ebb and Flow First Nation

Over 285 people of all ages attended an event which will hopefully lead to the establishment of a permanent 4-H program for youth at Ebb and Flow First Nation. A report and pictures are available to download.

Equine Canada’s Dressage Tests Now Available to 4-H

The Canadian 4-H Council Resource Network has received permission for 4-H clubs and 4-H shows to use Equine Canada's Dressage Tests in 2012. The username and password to download the dressage tests are:

Competition #: 900102
Password: pony

The link is the Competitions Support Site at: http://competition.equinecanada.ca/competitions/login.aspx

AccessManitoba

Effective immediately, when 4-H Head Leaders contact your local GO Office, you (as the primary contact) may be asked for your name and information regarding your 4-H Club so that staff can create an AccessManitoba account. For more information, click here.

STEP UP Program – Apply Now

STEP UP is an on-farm learning placement that matches those planning or considering a farming career with an experienced farm manager so that they can learn critical aspects of farm business management in a hands-on setting. For further information on being a Mentor or Mentee, click here or visit the CFBMC website at www.farmcentre.com

4-H Agriventure Adventure Opportunity 2013 - apply by December 1, 2012

The Canada-wide 4-H AgriVenture Scholarship has been announced. The program invites 4-H members and alumni from all across Canada to apply for the $3,000 Scholarship towards participation in an AgriVenture program. The AgriVenture program provides opportunities to young adults aged 18-30 to travel and work on an agricultural or horticultural operation overseas and experience the culture of the country by living with an approved host family. Further details and application form are available to download.

More Scholarship Opportunities

CFBMC Annual Excellence Award for Agricultural Students – apply by February 28, 2012 at www.farmcentre.com

Agriculture and Agri-Food Industry Scholarships – apply by March 31 and May 11, 2012

Manitoba Charolais Association Scholarship for Continued Education – watch the MCA website at www.charolaisbanner.com for further details

The following Scholarships are also available through the 4-H Canada Council website www.4-h-canada.ca:

TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarship Program – apply by October 21, 2012

CIBC 4-H Secondary Education Scholarship Program – apply by November 4, 2012

4-H 100th Anniverary Celebrations Successfully Launched at Ag Days

Following the official speeches, the media launch cluminated in a picture block-building race involving Miles Adamchuk (Minitonas Mini-Makers), Emily Paramor (Neepawa Belles, Beaux & Builders), Minister Kostyshyn and Lyle Neis (Enbridge, the national 100th Anniversary sponsor). Full report and pictures are available to download.

Cargill’s VICTORY® Hybrid Canola Reaping Returns Community Outreach Program is back!

This program allows 4-H club teams to earn up to $2,500 to fund projects that improve their communities and focus on health and nutrition, education and/or the environment. Once again, Cargill is asking participating teams to create videos that explain their project and goals. For more details and how to apply, click here and follow this link to watch last year’s successful applications including two Manitoba winners - Binscarth 4-H Homettes and Miniota Merry 4-H’ers.

Donate Today

Check out the new Donate Today button which links to the CanadaHelps.org website and offers 4-H supporters the choice of three options to donate to – 4-H Manitoba Council, 4-H Manitoba Endowment Fund Foundation, 4-H 100th Anniversary. Visit the website www.4h.mb.ca or Facebook page

November was 4-H Month

The 4-H Manitoba delegates, checking in at the new Winnipeg Airport to fly to the National Conference in Toronto, together with 4-H Manitoba Council President, Trevor Carlson witnessed the signing of the Proclamation by The Honourable Minister Struthers (photograph inside) on November 2, 2011.