Ketchum Manufacturing Donates More than $6,000 to 4-H

Fundraising program has raised more than $52,000 since 2000

OTTAWA, June 17, 2009- Ketchum Manufacturing Inc. and the Canadian 4-H Council announced today that more than $6,000 was raised last year for the 4-H program through the sales of Ketchum Reyflex CCIA/NLID cattle ear tags sold in Canada.

Ketchum donates a portion of all ear tag sales to the provincial 4-H program in the province where the product was sold. To date, the Brockville-based company has raised more than $52,000 for the 4-H program in Canada.

“Every year, Ketchum illustrates their commitment to 4-H in Canada and Canadian youth through this fundraising program,” said Judy Shaw, president of the Canadian 4-H Council. “With support like this, Ketchum is helping to ensure that 4-H is a strong and vibrant program both now and in the future.”

The fundraising program was launched in 2000. A portion of ear tag sales is donated to provincial 4-H agencies, while other funding goes to the Canadian 4-H Council for national programming. Recently, the Canadian 4-H Council also added the ear tags to its online store (www.4-h-canada.ca/store) to help increase fundraising opportunities.

“Ketchum is very pleased to be involved with the Canadian 4-H Council and to help raise funds for provincial 4-H agencies across Canada,” said Kevin Dalrymple, Director of U.S. Agriculture Sales and Marketing for Ketchum Manufacturing Inc. “We believe an investment in 4-H is an investment in the future, and as a former 4-H Member I know the positive impact the program has on young people.”

About Ketchum Manufacturing Inc.

Ketchum Manufacturing Inc. is Canada's premier producer of tags - for animal identification, seafood and aquaculture, food merchandising and hospitality, marketing and promotions, and more. The company has a long and proud history of pioneering in animal identification. Ketchum has been supportive of 4-H and is dedicated to ensuring the program grows and prospers for future generations of Canadian children. 

About the Canadian 4-H Council

The Canadian 4-H Council is a not-for-profit agency that co-ordinates all national 4-H activities in Canada.  Founded in 1933, the Council offers conferences, exchanges, scholarships, and international travel opportunities to thousands of 4-H members and leaders across the country. The Canadian 4-H Council also raises awareness of the 4-H program through national public relations initiatives.

Media Contacts:

Ken Lancastle

Communications and Marketing Manager

Canadian 4-H Council

613-234-4448 ext. 27

klancastle@4-h-canada.ca

Kevin Dalrymple

Director of U.S. Agriculture Sales and Marketing         

Ketchum Manufacturing

(613) 342-8455