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4-H Canada Announces Inaugural Recipients of McDonald’s Canada Future of Agriculture 4-H Scholarship

4-H Canada is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the
McDonald’s Canada Future of Agriculture 4-H Scholarship. Through this scholarship program, eight senior 4-H members have been awarded $5,000 scholarships to support their goal of pursuing a future in the critical area of sustainable agriculture. 

“Through the generosity of our longstanding partner, McDonald’s Canada, $80,000 in scholarship funding will be awarded to 4-H youth over the next two years,” explained 4-H Canada CEO, Shannon Benner. “These funds will help ensure the next generation of leaders in sustainable agriculture have the opportunity to attain their educational and career goals.”

Benner continued, “McDonald’s Canada is a leader in supporting sustainable production practices in the agriculture and agri-food sectors, which is an area that is incredibly important to today’s youth. We are grateful to have them as partners in our shared goal of supporting the next generation of environmentally aware and globally-minded Canadian farmers.” 


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