By Amanda Brodhagen, Farms.com
The news is out. Let’s hear a shout! The “Shout out for Ag!” competition is back for round two. First launched last year, the video competition for 4-H Canada members was brought back by popular demand.
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and 4-H Canada announced the news in Guelph, ON, on Thursday. FCC has been a long-time supporter of the 4-H program, dating back nearly 25 years. It’s fitting that FCC supports such an initiative, as it is one of the driving forces behind the nation-wide campaign, which is aimed at improving the perceptions of Canadian agriculture – ‘Agriculture More Than Ever’.
“The longstanding support from FCC towards developing future leaders ensures that youth from across Canada can experience the ‘Learn To Do By Doing’ philosophy first-hand,” said Shannon Benner, 4-H Canada’s CEO, in a release.
Almost $20,000 was awarded to provincial winners last year, and one national winner was chosen. The categories have been expanded for 2014, with more prize money up for grabs. There are five categories, and $60,000 prize money to be won. Categories include:
• Leadership in agriculture is important because . . .
• We joined 4-H because . . .
• We want to pursue a career in agriculture because . . .
• What is the future of science and technology in agriculture?
• What can every Canadian do to sustain feeding the planet?
New categories were added to attract more entries. Recognition will be given to top submissions from each category and province, with the opportunity to advance onto national finals. The competition opens January 1, 2014. More information can be found on the 4-H Canada website: www.4-h-canada.ca. November is proclaimed as National 4-H Month in Canada.