Tag: #agriculture

4-H Alberta Announces 2025–2026 Ambassadors and Premier’s Award Recipient

4-H Alberta is proud to announce Isabella Sweet of Lacombe as the 2026 Premier’s Award recipient, recognizing her exceptional leadership and dedication to 4-H. Alongside this announcement, fourteen new 4-H Alberta Ambassadors were introduced during the 2025 Fall Senior Symposium, celebrating youth leadership, community involvement, and the future of 4-H in Alberta.

4-H Alberta Expands Partnership with Federated Co-operatives Limited and Local Alberta Co-ops to grow the CO-OP Growing Leaders Program

Great news for 4-H Alberta! Thanks to the continued support of Federated Co-operatives Limited and 16 local Co-ops, the CO-OP Growing Leaders Program is growing stronger than ever. With over $50,000 invested this year, more than 679 youth have already discovered the fun, friendships, and leadership opportunities that 4-H has to offer since the program began in 2023.

The CO-OP Growing Leaders Program 2025-26

Join 4-H Alberta through the CO-OP Growing Leaders Program! Eligible new members in 16 Co-op areas can receive funding support for 2025/2026. Apply by Dec 12, 2025.

4-H Alberta Welcomes Kayla Rathwell as East Central Area Coordinator

4-H Alberta is excited to welcome Kayla Rathwell as the new Area Coordinator for the East Central Region! A lifelong 4-H member from Camrose, Kayla brings passion, experience, and energy to the role. She looks forward to connecting with members, leaders, and families across the region. Reach her at aceastcentral@4hab.com or 587-322-8305.

Youth and Flocks Shine at the 14th Annual 4-H Alberta Sheep Show

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.

Youth Excellence on Display at the 48th Annual 4-H Alberta Beef Heifer Show

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.

4-H Alberta Welcomes Karina Altvater as Director, Development

4-H Alberta is proud to announce Karina Altvater as the new Director, Development. With over five years of experience and a deep commitment to inspiring, mentoring, and fostering the future leaders of tomorrow, Karina is well-positioned to lead strategic development initiatives and strengthen relationships with partners, donors, and stakeholders.