4-H has been an institution in Alberta for more than 100 years and the governments of Alberta and Canada are investing to ensure the program continues to thrive for years to come.
New support will help 4-H Alberta bridge the gap between urban and rural kids and develop safety and mental health programming.
Through Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership funding, more than $731,000 will go to three 4-H Alberta programs over five years time.
The Intro to 4-H program, the Agriculture Safety and Mental Health Workshop and the Senior Spring Symposium will benefit from the funding.
The Intro to 4-H program offers experience-based learning opportunities that build connections between urban and rural youth and local farmers and ranchers.
The Agriculture Safety and Mental Health Workshop is a new program that incorporates farm safety and mental health through experiential programs like equine therapy in a new hands-on learning opportunity for rural and urban youth.
The Spring Senior Symposium will expand on mental health education for youth in agriculture and address the stigma associated with mental health challenges in farming communities.
