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4-H Sask Delegates
4-H is important to me because 4-H has made me into the person I am today. 4-H has made me into a confident leader. Through 4-H I have met so many amazing life-long friends. It is not possible for me…
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4-H Saskatchewan
4-H is important to me because it teaches us the skills we’ll need to use everyday, and it it does in a way that makes it fun, interesting and memorable. I’ve met so many amazing people, and I wouldn’t be…
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How 4-H Made Me the Person I Am Today
4-H has been a huge part of my life since I first joined when I was just nine years old. Older members helped bring me out of my shell and created the extrovert I am today. 4-H has opened more…
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#Show Your 4-H Colors
I was raised in a small town in Nova Scotia and didn’t really know much about 4-H. I always though you had to live on a farm to be in 4-H, however, when my daughter was 11 she learned about…
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My True Colours
4-H is important to me because it has allowed me to become more confident in sharing my thoughts, and has allowed me to form strong friendships with those across the province, and country. Therefore, showing my 4-H colours by communicating…
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Leaders Rock Too!
4-H is a big part of my life. As an alumni, parent and and now an overall club leader and district council president, I have met many wonderful people across Canada. It makes me so proud to be part of…
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Three Generations of 4-H Leaders
Even though we didn’t move to Canada until 1980, the love of 4-H took root quickly. I got my start in the South Simcoe Dairy Club back in 1982 when my Dad gave me my very first calf. I was…
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Green for Growth
The 4-H colour is green, the colour of growth. Through 4-H, I, and so many others, have grown and continue to grow in our leadership, communication, knowledge, and in our selves. Each club I have completed taught me skills, each…
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Really!! Showing My Colours
4-H is important to me because I live on a farm and it gives me something to do with my animals. My best 4-H memory is going on all the trips that 4-H prepares. Yes I have raised 4-H awareness,…
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Showing My Colours
4-H is important to me because I get to attend great opportunities and adventures. As well I get to meet and see friends that will last a long time!!!! The best 4-H memory is going to camp and going on…
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Proud To Show My Colours
4-H over the last couple years has had a lasting impact on who I’ve become. I have become more outgoing, resourceful and apt to help those around me because of 4-H. I have attended several provincial 4-H opportunities and have…
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4-H Alberta Raised
My 4-H story is so deeply entwined with who I am as a person today that the idea of separating it out from the overall story makes the rest seem quite insignificant. Through my 10 years as a member of…
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Not Far From the Tree
4-H and One Family’s Strong Roots by Kim Daynard 4-H taught me how to make healthy and tasty whole wheat and pumpernickel breads, properly replace a button, sew a pale yellow jersey shirt from a pattern (which instantly became a…
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It’s all about the journey!
Cathy’s story I loved my years as a 4-H member of Napan 4-H Club! My club introduced me to an entirely new community and I had the opportunity to travel provincially, regionally, nationally and internationally. These years were before social…
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An Indescribable Journey – I Hope It Never Ends
Bailey’s Story In January of 2006, I joined the Chilliwack 4-H Dog Club, as what was then called a “pre-club” member, (now we call them Young Farmers). I never could have imagined what a journey it would be for me.…
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A Great Canadian Horse Story
Joie McBryan Like any good story, there needs to have a cast of interesting characters and a great story line. This story has a cast that includes horses, the renowned Canadian RCMP Musical Ride and a group of 4-H members…
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4-H is Great! Cheryl’s Story
4-H has become so important, not to just me, but, to my family, my club, and my community. 4-H gives everyone involved a sense of value and self-appreciation. It allows people to be themselves, to be unique, yet it also…
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Because of 4-H: Sydney’s Story
Being a member for over nine years, I’ve grown up with 4-H and it has made me who I am today. I have worked with a variety of animals and tried my hand at lifeskill projects. 4-H has given me…
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A Snapshot of my 4-H Experience!
In 2015, I was awarded the top 4-H member in Perth County. I was a member for nine years and completed 41 clubs. Attended multiple Go For The Gold competitions both locally and regionally. When I graduated three years ago,…
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Vancouver City Hall Shows its 4-H Colours
This November 1st Vancouver City Hall will be lighting the night green in recognition of Show Your 4-H Colours Day. 4-H Canada would like to thank the Mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson, the council and the people of Vancouver for showing…
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Eat, Sleep, 4-H, Repeat!
4-H Canada, Alberta YAC Rep Cassidy Barnert Looking back, it’s pretty crazy to think that this adventure all started when my parents signed me up for 4-H as a shy little 8-year-old on a very stubborn pony. She was definitely…
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Passion and Enthusiasm for Agriculture
At the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture, we too, believe the best way to learn is “by doing” and are a proud partner with 4-H Nova Scotia and 4-H Canada. We were thrilled to host the first ever 4-H Canada Science…
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4-H …. A Family Affair
What is 4-H’s recipe for success? Positive Youth Development – the key difference between 4-H and many other youth organizations. It’s the essence of why 4-H leaders and programs have such a profoundly positive impact on members. 4-H allows youth…
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Going Global: Costa Rica
I was awarded a national award this past summer for a 4-H Going Global International Exchange. My country of choice was Costa Rica, because I wanted to learn more about small value-added entrepreneurship in the area. I went there for…
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Lifetime of Memories & Lessons
I’ve joked before, about how I have been involved with 4-H since I was an infant; my mother, a 4-H alumni from Freetown Harmony 4-H Club on PEI, brought me to my first 4-H event (a dairy show and sale)…
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Community Engagement and Communications Pillar
4-H Canada provides opportunities for youth to get involved in their community as active, engaged leaders to help affect positive change within Canada and across the globe. Community engagement means: Effecting positive change in your community and beyond Seeking out…
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Science and Technology Pillar
Description: 4-H’ers are catalysts for change and drivers of innovation in science and technology. Engaging young people in hands-on science and technology-based projects is the focus of this 4-H Canada leadership development pillar. The backbone of these activities will be…
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Environment and Healthy Living Pillar
4-H Canada ensures our programs and activities create opportunities for youth to succeed by letting them focus on exploration and self-discovery. At the heart of the Environment & Healthy Living pillar is: Learning to be stewards of the environment by…
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