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Ottawa, ON, March 21, 2024\u00a0\u2013 Two finalists from the 4-H Canada Science Fair, Mark Norregaard of Balzac, AB, and Nia Smith from Brandon, MB, have earned their way to the prestigious 2024 Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF).<\/p>\n

Following an initial virtual round in January 2024, the second round of the 4-H Canada Science Fair was hosted by Olds College of Agriculture and Technology in Olds, AB from Feb. 28 to March 3. Eight participants presented their projects in the hopes of moving on to the CWSF, which is the country\u2019s largest annual youth science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) event.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d like to extend sincere congratulations to Mark and Nia on advancing to the CWSF,\u201d said 4-H Canada Interim CEO, Hugh Maynard. \u201cIt\u2019s always exciting to see the innovation and creativity youth apply to real-life challenges in the world of STEM, and we\u2019re very proud to offer opportunities where our 4-H youth leaders can effect positive change in the world around them. Thank you to Olds College for hosting, and to our partner and longstanding supporter of the 4-H Canada Science Fair, Bayer CropScience Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mark Norregaard presenting his 4-H Canada Science Fair project,\u00a0\u201cBlood Plasma Titre Response to a Novel Mycoplasma Bovis Vaccine in Cattle.\u201d<\/div>\n

Photo Credit:\u00a0\u00a9 4-H Canada<\/p>\n

Norregaard, 17, is no stranger to the 4-H Canada Science Fair – with 2024 marking his fifth time as a finalist. This year, he focused on comparing the response between vaccinated and non-vaccinated calves prior to grass and weaning time. His project was inspired by the desire to help decrease outbreaks of Bovine Respiratory Disease in calf populations.<\/p>\n

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Nia Smith earned her spot at the Canada-Wide Science Fair with her project, \u201cSeed Starting for a Home Hydroponic System.\u201d<\/div>\n

Photo Credit:\u00a0\u00a9 4-H Canada<\/p>\n

Making her debut at the 4-H Canada Science Fair, Smith, 14, was driven to help improve the success of home hydroponic systems. Her project compared four different mediums for starting seeds, and provided findings on which medium works best for a hydroponic system to achieve the highest germination rate.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a true honour to be a judge at this year\u2019s 4H Canada National Science Fair Competition at Olds College,\u201d says Ashley Smith, Market Manager \u2013 Crop Protection at Bayer Crop Science Canada. \u201cBoth Mark and Nia demonstrated tremendous leadership and innovation for the future of food production. Through STEM opportunities like this, we get a first-hand glimpse into the next generation of scientists, policy contributors, engineers, and visionary catalysts in agriculture!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mark Norregaard and Nia Smith celebrate their success at the 2024 4-H Canada Science Fair.<\/div>\n

Photo Credit:\u00a0\u00a9 4-H Canada<\/p>\n

The Science Fair is part of 4-H Canada\u2019s ongoing commitment to further developing STEM skills and knowledge through positive youth development programming. The event is made possible through support from 4-H Canada\u2019s Science & Technology Pillar Partner, Bayer CropScience Canada, and the Government of Canada.<\/p>\n

As interest in 4-H STEM programming continues to grow, 4-H Canada and Bayer CropScience Canada are working together to ensure youth have access to experiential learning opportunities that better their communities, create global citizens, and build leaders of today.<\/p>\n

For more information on the 4-H Canada Science Fair, visit\u00a04-h-canada.ca\/sciencefair<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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<\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/span>About 4-H Canada<\/strong><\/div>\n

For 110 years, 4-H Canada has been one of the most respected positive youth development organizations in Canada. 4-H Canada has 17,434 members and nearly 7,000 volunteer leaders participating in more than 45,000 projects. Our goal is to help young Canadians \u201cLearn To Do By Doing\u201d in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment. We believe in nurturing responsible, caring, and contributing youth leaders who are committed to positively impacting their communities across Canada and around the world. To learn more about 4-H Canada, please visit\u00a04-h-canada.ca<\/a>\u00a0and follow our\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0X<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0pages.<\/p>\n

About Bayer Crop Science Canada<\/strong><\/div>\n

In Canada, Bayer Crop Science offers growers a wide choice of tailored solutions with an integrated product portfolio of crop protection products, seed treatment technologies, plant biotechnology and digital farming solutions. As a top employer in Canada, the Crop Science division employs over 550 people, spanning 22 research, breeding, production, and office sites across the country. For more information, visit\u00a0www.cropscience.bayer.ca<\/a>\u00a0or follow us on X: @Bayer4CropsCA.<\/p>\n

For more information, media may contact:<\/p>\n

Amy Felton<\/div>\n
Communications Manager<\/div>\n
4-H Canada<\/div>\n
afelton@4-h-canada.ca<\/a><\/div>\n

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