StockFest 2010 Brandon Sept 24-26 – Registration deadline Aug 31

Speakers and seminar topics have been announced for the Manitoba 4‑H StockFest. For Registration Form, click on the StockFest icon on the right of this Council web page

Files: Press Release (.pdf) | Registration Form (.pdf)

Manitoba 4-H Store – Binders, Pins and more now in stock

The Manitoba 4-H pins and green 4-H binders are back in stock – order now to ensure your supply for the new 4-H year! In addition a new, green fold-up 4-H shopping bag is available as well as a limited number of 4-H lunch bags. To view photographs and a list of all items in the Store click here.

Loblaws Grown Close-to-Home Campaign– Manitoba producers ID yourselves!

Loblaws is considering a campaign to encourage customers to buy food and produce close-to-home. Member and volunteers who produce for Loblaws/ Superstore will have the opportunity to be showcased so send your contact information and details to the Manitoba 4‑H Council office . 4hbrandt@mymts.net or phone: 204-726-6136

National 4‑H CitSem 2011 Assistant Seminar Director –apply by Sept 3

This is a 2-year commitment for the national Citizenship conference in Ottawa - as Assistant in 2011, and as Seminar Director in 2012.

Files: Application (.pdf) | Application (.doc)

Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition – Apply by Sept 30

CYSA invites 11-24 year olds to compete for $1,000 at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, Sat Nov 6. See the invitation letter or visit website: http://www.cysa-joca.ca/index.php

Sears Banners available for club events

Club events relating to Sears Grant money can borrow banners from national office. Banners have grommets for typing to tables or walls. Clubs are responsible for maintaining good condition and returning (shipment paid by national). Reserve by contacting national 4‑H: Janet lee Ferris jferris@4-h-canada.ca 613-234-4448 ext. 28

AAFC Career Focus – employment program

Up to $20,000 matching funding is available for projects within the current fiscal year (April to March) that employ recent graduates in agriculture, agri-food, agri-food science and veterinary medicine. Each internship must last four to 12 months. See the Career Focus Fact sheet and the website: www.agr.gc.ca/careerfocus and/or contact Jürgen Kohler via toll-free number 1-866-452-5558.

2010 US National 4‑H Dairy Conference (NDC) – Apply by Aug 20

Brief schedule for the American NDC event in Wisconsin, Sept 26-29. Registration forms: http://4h.uwex.edu/events/dairyconf/index.cfm

2010 Scholarship Awards

The list of Manitoba 4-H Scholarship Award winners for 2010 is available here.

2010 Manitoba 4-H Travel Awards

Our leaders from Manitoba have been awarded the opportunity to travel to the National 4-H Conference in Toronto, November 2010. A list of recipients is available here.

Provincial Communications Extravaganza - Results

More than 100 4-H members participated in Portage la Prairie on April 17. Results of speeches and presentations available online.

4-H / John Deere merchandise

The 4-H/John Deere catalogue includes T-shirts, ball caps, a sweatshirt, gym bags and a key chain. Prices are set by each dealership- and for an additional amount, clubs can add text (only) such as their club name.

Click for: Catalogue, News Release or Manitoba dealerships.

4-H Songbook

The Manitoba 4-H Ambassadors have compiled “Ferdinand’s Funky 4-H Songs and Games” - purchase for $10 direct from the Ambassadors or from Council store. www.4h.mb.ca/store.php

4-H Fundraiser - Gord Bamford CDs

4‑H alumnus Gord Bamford is supporting 4‑H fundraising with an exclusive offering of his CDs Honkytonks and Heartaches and Day Job –with 4‑H logo on case. Cost per CD is $11 (plus shipping) with suggested sale price of $15 (for a $4 Club profit) – minimum order of 10. Proceeds are contributed to local 4‑H club, as well as .50₵ to the Alberta 4‑H legacy and .50₵ to the provincial Council. For CD Order form and details: Susann Stone 1-877-682-2153-or susann.stone@4hab.com.

FCC recognized at Grey Owl sponsorship level in Manitoba

Farm Credit Canada received a Sponsor Certificate during the Communications event April 17. Ken Bray accepted the recognition for FCC’s generous support to Manitoba 4‑H.