In a striking demonstration of innovation in science and technology, Mac Dykeman, a 4-H Canada Science Fair finalist from Langley, BC, took home two awards at the renowned 2023 Canada-Wide Science Fair. The fair took place at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Dykeman's project, titled 'An Innovative Approach to Ammonia in Poultry Operations', proposed the use of Prussian Blue or Prussian Blue + Biochar as bedding additives in poultry operations for ammonia adsorption. Her exceptional work in this project earned her the Bronze Senior Excellence Award and the Senior Technology in Agriculture Award, complete with a $1000 cash prize.
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4-H Member Takes Home Awards at the 2023 Canada-Wide Science Fair
In a striking demonstration of innovation in science and technology, Mac Dykeman, a 4-H Canada Science Fair finalist from Langley, BC, took home two awards at the renowned 2023 Canada-Wide Science Fair. The fair took place at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Dykeman's project, titled 'An Innovative Approach to Ammonia in Poultry Operations', proposed the use of Prussian Blue or Prussian Blue + Biochar as bedding additives in poultry operations for ammonia adsorption. Her exceptional work in this project earned her the Bronze Senior Excellence Award and the Senior Technology in Agriculture Award, complete with a $1000 cash prize.
Discover, Celebrate, and Travel: 4-H Alberta’s Spring Senior Symposium 2023 Ignites Passion for Health, Wellness, and Adventure
The 2023 4-H Alberta Spring Senior Symposium brought together 106 enthusiastic Senior 4-H members for an inspiring weekend packed with leadership development, health and wellness initiatives, and travel adventure opportunities.
2023 4-H Canada Science Fair Winners Move on to Prestigious Canada-Wide Science Fair
Four talented young scientists have earned their way into the prestigious Canada-wide Science Fair, after participating in 2023 4-H Canada Science Fair.
Entrepreneur Ken Keis Named 4-H Canada Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Entrepreneur, Ken Keis has been named 4-H Canada’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient for 2022.
The Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented to Ken during the 2023 4-H Canada Leadership Awards, which be held virtually with host, Canadian Olympic Gold Medallist, Jon Montgomery, on Feb. 28, 2023.
4-H Canada Recognizes 2022 National Volunteer Leader of the Year
4-H Canada is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2022 John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarship.
McDonald’s Canada and 4-H Canada launch National Youth Scholarship program to help support the next generation of Canadian farmers
Today, McDonald’s Canada and 4-H Canada are announcing the launch of the National Youth Scholarship program as a part of the next iteration of a longstanding relationship between the two organizations. As part of this partnership, sixteen scholarships totaling $80,000 will be awarded over two years to senior youth leaders from coast to coast to coast and will be aimed at advancing important work in sustainability and educational pursuits in agriculture.
4-H Canada Invites Supporters to “Wear Green and Be Seen” this November
4-H Canada is celebrating Show Your 4-H Colours Day on Nov. 2, as part of 4-H Month. The annual celebration sees youth members, volunteer leaders, alumni, and supporters displaying their pride in being part of this 109-year-old community by wearing green, and lighting up landmarks in their communities.
4-H Alberta Ambassadors & Premier’s Award Recipient Announced!
During the 2022 Fall Senior Symposium Banquet on October 22, the incoming Ambassadors were announced along with the return of the Premier’s Award and its next recipient.
The Premier’s Award is the highest honour bestowed to a 4-H Alberta member. The award was donated personally by the Honourable E.C. Manning, Premier of Alberta, and was first presented to an outstanding 4-H member in 1964. The Premiers Award recipient is chosen from the pool of current 4-H Ambassadors and represents 4-H at a variety of events over the following year.
15 Youth Leaders from Across Canada Awarded 2022 John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarships
4-H Canada is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2022 John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarship.