46 Promotional Supplement Better Farming | May 2024 The year 2023 is in the books, and what a year it was for all the associations, clubs, and projects in 4-H Ontario’s six regions. With hundreds of projects completed throughout our 50 active associations, explore some of the impactful and meaningful moments that were created in 2023. REGION 1 - NORTH-WEST The Rainy River Association had a great 4-H season hosting a Chocolate Club, Cloverbuds Club and four Beef Clubs! Youth from Rainy River joined together and created a Christmas float and entered it into all three of their district's parades. They also won the award for Best Christmas-Themed Float for the second year in a row! The Kenora 4-H Beef Club also participated in many community activities, including the Dryden Trunk-or-Treat event and the Dryden Trapper’s Council with their annual dinner. Levi Debney, member of the Kenora 4-H Beef Club, won several awards at the Dryden Fall Fair including Grand Champion Steer, Senior Champion Showperson, and Grand Champion Showperson as well as the Champion Cow/Calf pair. Levi sets a great example for other youth participants by spend-ing a significant amount of time with his project animals and assisting other club participants in reaching their goals. REGION 1 - NORTH-CENTRAL In the North Central area of Region 1, the Sudbury 4-H team brought home the Provincial Go For The Gold championship from the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Congratulations, team! Participants from Region 1 supported the local agricultural society in Massey through the annual fall fair. The Massey Agricultural Society and the Sudbury 4-H Association have worked together for several years to offer additional youth programming at the fair, and to create additional opportunities for youth to share their knowledge. This partnership has increased youth participation in the area and 4-Hers are looking forward to continuing to work together in the upcoming year. Youth Highlight: One of the outstanding youth participants in Region 1 North Central is Adelyne H-P . According to 4-H Volunteer Dianne Emiry, in addition to her involvement in the Massey Agricultural Society as junior director, Adelyne has helped judge art for the cover contest and exhibited in all parts of the fair – school, 4-H, livestock, arts and crafts, Western horse riding, and horticulture. Over the past two years, Adelyne has also helped with the “Grow a Chick” program, where families reREGIONAL UPDATES FROM 4-H Looking back on memories of 2023. By Mary Haurilak ontariomutuals.ca Find your local mutual at Home, Auto, Commercial & Farm Insurance 160 Years Strong Rooted in Community for Generations. Proud Supporter 4-HOntario.ca The Rainy River 4-H Association participated in several Christmas parades in 2023.
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