WINTER WOODLOT TOUR 2012

 

PEI Model Forest Network Partnership, in concert with Hunter–Clyde Watershed Group and Wheatley River Improvement Group present the 2012 annual Winter Woodlot Tour

The general public are invited to attend the 2012 Winter Woodlot Tour, a chance to get outside and take part in exciting and interesting winter activities for the whole family. This year, 4-H will be involved with a 4-H display and some demonstrations on woodsmen sport activities.

When: January 28th from 9:00AM –1:00PM. Storm date, February 4th. Check our website, www.peiforests.ca for weather cancellations.

Where: 148 Hazel Grove Road (Rte# 228) located just off of Route 2, west of Hunter River.

What:

 

•    Value Added Forestry – How to identify and harvest non-timber forest products.
•    Snowshoeing - Marked trails and some equipment to use
•    Chainsaw Maintenance and Safety - Chainsaw safety, maintenance and proper ways to cut
•    Island Winter Wildlife - Identifying and encouraging  animal life within small woodlots
•    Birds of Prey- Identifying the many types of raptors in Island woodlots
•    Commercial Thinning - Hardwood thinning & the Forest Enhancement Program
•    Maple Tree Tapping -  Maple syrup tapping demonstration
•    Sleigh rides- Take the family on a horse drawn sleigh ride
•   4-H Displays - Find out how you can further learn about the great outdoors in 4-H
•   4-H Woodsmen Sport Demos - Find out what a saw horse, a cross cut, and a swede saw looks like . . . and see them in use in lumberjack competitions!

 

Last year’s Winter Woodlot Tour was a great success with over 500 people showing up to take part in snowshoeing and many other interpretive and interactive events. This year’s event promises the same attractions as well as a host of new exhibits, with staff from the Department of Agriculture and Forestry on hand to help answer your questions regarding forests and wildlife management.

 This will be an opportunity to learn how to make the most of your woodlot, as well as a chance for the whole family to learn more about Island forests and watersheds and the importance of our natural environment to the Island’s economy and rural communities. There is no charge to attend this special event; refreshments and basic amenities will be provided. For more about this event, visit our website at www.peiforests.ca or for more information on the PEIMFNP please contact Greg Ridgway at gregmodelforest@gmail.com, or 368-6653. 

 

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Lambing and Neonatal Care

Sheep & Goat Workshop

Friday, January 20, 2012

4:30pm to 6:30pm

Research Station, 440 University Ave., Charlottetown

 Sandwiches and refreshments will be provided!

Topics to be discussed:       

Identify abnormal presentations at birth and assist in delivery       

 Ewe health

Care for the newborn lamb -  Feeding,  Tail docking and  Minerals & Vitamins

Presenter: Jonathan Wort - Ruminant Specialist

"Embracing the Future"

Atlantic Leaders Conference

Debert, Nova Scotia - March 2-4, 2012

Leaders are the lifeblood of 4-H in Atlantic Canada. Join the Atlantic 4-H Committee and learn, discuss, and recharge . . . and prepare to Embrace the Future.

Transportation to and from conference will be arranged. Registration cost of $100.

Workshops will include: 4-H Project Skill-a-thon, The Art of Delegation and Neotiation, Senior Members as Junior Leaders, Recruitment and Retention, Communciations Workshop, Different Learning Styles, Board Governance, Risk Management, Fifty Fast Fun Filled Fillers, and more. Key notes from Chet McPhail and Canadian 4-H Council President, Rob Black.

See the information package for more details. 

Leaders' Conference Program

Registration Form 

Deadline to apply - January 27, 2012 

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"The Great Outdoors"

Outdoor Projects Weekend

Centre Goeland, Evangeline Region

March 30-April 1, 2012 

Unplug and join us at the biggest amusement park there is - the Great Outdoors!

This will be a hands-on opportunity to learn about environmental and outdoor education. Workshops will feature wildlife, natural resources, plant science, outdoor adventure challenges, recreation and leadership.

Cost of program is $50 and bus transportation will be supplied from the East. Deadline to apply is February 24, 2012

 4-H Outdoor Conference

Outdoor Conference Registration Form

Participant Health Form

Participant Conduct Form

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4-H  Scholarship Packages

Scholarship application packages will be mailed out in January and are available now online.

 

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4-H Agriventure Scholarship

Not sure what you want to do after graduation? What about traveling? The world is at your feet with Agriventure's International Rural Placements. Work on a sheep farm in New Zealand or a dairy farm in Norway plus many more exciting options in Australia, USA, Europe and Japan. AgriVenture is an awesome introduction to a new culture and a different working world. A farm work placement will allow you to experience real life in another country, rather than just as a tourist This unique opportunity is for young people aged between 18 and 30 to travel and work on a farm, in horticulture or home management. This scholarship is open to 4-H members and is worth $3000.00 towards travel costs.

Agriventure Scholarship Information Package

4-H AgriVenture Scholarship Application

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Success at Canadian Western Agribition for PEI 4-H Member

 PEI 4-H member Patrick Holland of Montague has just returned home from a very successful trip to Regina, Saskatchewan, where he participated in the Canadian National 4-H & Youth Judging Competition, November 20 – 21, as a member of the Maritime 4-H Team.

Patrick was selected to represent PEI after he won the PEI 4-H Judging Competition at Old Home Week this past August. At the National Competition he won a very impressive third place out of 59 participants from across Canada, the US and the UK. For his third place finish he was awarded with a $750 John Deer Scholarship and a belt buckle. 

The first place competitor was Gail Verleysen (Alberta 4-H) and the second placing went to Megan Kemp (Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up Team). The overall team award was won by Alberta 4-H. The other members of the Maritime 4-H Team were Ashley Black of New Brunswick and David Siddall of Nova Scotia.

Competition was tight as 4-H delegates judged 12 classes of livestock including: light horse, swine, milking cows, dairy calves, and various beef classes.  Delegates had to give oral reasons on eight of the twelve classes. 

This is the second year in a row that a PEI 4-H member has won the third place spot at this event, with Morgan Ings or China Point also receiving this honor last year.

Patrick had the following to say about his experience at Agribition: “I had a lot of fun and it was a great learning experience. The quality of competitors and livestock was remarkable. I'm thankful for the opportunity that 4H has given me and I would encourage anyone in 4H to try their hand at judging.” 

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PEI ADL 4-H Dairy Team Royal 

[Charlottetown PE, November 2011] –The PEI ADL 4-H Dairy Team has returned home from a successful trip to the 32^st Annual Canadian 4-H Classic Junior Dairy Show at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. 

 

Being able to attend national competitions is largely possible because of the support from organizations such as team sponsor, Amalgamated Dairies Limited, and other Island businesses.  2011 marks the 24^th year of 4-H involvement in the Classic.

 

Team member Matthew Tweedy had this to say about his experience at the Royal, “It provides a priceless opportunity to meet youth from across the country that are involved in the dairy industry and have similar interests.  Meeting these people enables us to learn new things about showing and offers insight into how dairy farms are operated across the country.”

The ‘All Holstein’ Dairy Team did very well in the ring for conformation with four top-ten finishes. 

 

The Intermediate Heifer Class saw a seventh place finish for Connor Man (Pleasant Valley 4-H Club) with his calf, Crasdale Atwood Susie.

 

In the Senior Heifer Class Alex Bernard of the Evangeline 4-H Club placed third with his calf, Brackleyfarm Chelios Cheerio, and  in the same class Kyle Bouma of the Pleasant Valley 4-H Club placed 15^th with his calf, Weeksdale Gold Real Deal.

 James Murphy of the Pleasant Valley 4-H Club placed eight in the Summer Yearling Class with his heifer, Cousinsvale Attic Shine.  In the Junior Yearling Class Kyle Vanderkloet of the Dunstaffnage-Marshfield 4-H Club placed 5^th with his heifer, Eastside Stella Artois.
In the group of three calves PEI placed 4th. 

Other members of the Dairy Team who participated at the Royal are Kelsey Haslam (Pleasant Valley 4-H Club), and Matthew and Christiana Tweedy (Cherrycliffe 4-H Club). Chaperones for the trip were Marlene Mann and Jason Bouma.

A big thanks goes out to the sponsor of this year's 4-H Dairy Team: 

• ADL 
• Kensington Agri Services
• Western PEI Holstein Club
• Central PEI Holstein Club
• Eastern PEI Holstein Club
• John Deere
• Island Dairy Services/Phillips Feed
• TriCounty Dairy
• Red Isle Dairy Services
• Kensington Co-op
• Clarence Feed 

 PICTURE (Left to right):Back row: Jack Verhulp & Frank MacDonald from ADL, Kyle Bouma, Kyle Vanderkloet, James Murphy, Alex Bernard, and John Wood & Jim Bradley from ADL.Front row: Connor Mann, Kelsey Haslam, Christiana Tweedy and Matthew Tweedy.  

 

PEI’s Cavendish Agri Services 4-H Beef Team has good showing at the Royal 

[Charlottetown PE, November 2011] – PEI’s Cavendish Agri Services 4-H Beef Team has returned home from a successful trip to the 2011 Canadian Junior Beef Heifer Show at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Team member Ellen Dixon reported, “Being a senior, attending 'The Royal' doesn't get old.  Having attended the Royal Winter Fair 4 times, with this year being my last, it was a good feeling to be able to pass along my knowledge to the 1st time members.”  Being able to attend national competitions is largely possible because of gracious contributions from local businesses such as Cavendish Agri Services.  

Emily McKenna-Ayles made it to the semifinals of the Junior Showmanship Class and Patrick Holland advanced to the finals in the Intermediate Showmanship Division. Kyle Younker advanced to the finals in the Senior Showmanship Division and earned Honorable Mention (3^rd place overall).  The results for the conformation classes for each breed are as follows:

·         Emily McKenna-Ayles with her Shorthorn heifer calf, Evergreen Lady's Princess 1Y earned 4th place.

·         Courtney Hogan with her Shorthorn yearling, Evergreen Ruby's Ava 8X, earned 5th place

·         Emily Johnston with her commercial yearling, Lily, earned 5th place

·         Bennett Crane with his Hereford yearling, Crane's BCL Penny 11X, earned 4th place

·         Ellen Crane with her Hereford yearling,  Thunderbrook STYXX 8X, earned 7th place

·         Hannah Dixon with her Hereford yearling, Burnside Xpress 45X, earned 6th place

·         Patrick Holland with his Angus yearling, Locust Grove Marion 9X,  earned 4th place

·         Ellen Dixon with her Angus yearling, Bannockburn Valley Dolly 15X, earned 4th place

·         Kyle Younker with his Angus yearling, Northern View Colleen 11K, earned 10th place

·         Matthias Drake with his Angus yearling, Bannockburn Valley Bridge 18X, earned 3rd place  

The ten PEI 4-H members who were part of this year’s team were very grateful for the support of their sponsors; they wish to extend a huge thanks to Cavendish Agri Services, Green Diamond Equipment Ltd., Phillip’s Feed, Easter Beef Assoc., Atlantic Beef Products, Kensington Metal, Kensington Co-op, and Kensington Agricultural Services, as well as the PEI 4-H Council for making this opportunity possible. A special thank you goes out to young 4-H beef member Jake Matheson who raised $700 for the team by auctioning his hair at the Maritime Fall Fair! Jake was not old enough to compete at the Royal himself this year, but that didn’t stop him from supporting his local beef team. They would also like to thank their chaperones Andrew and Phyllis Dixon.

 

Left to right: Matthias Drake, Emily Johnston, Bennett Crane, Maryella Maynard from Cavendish Agri Services, Ellen Crane, Courtney Hogan, Ellen Dixon, Emily McKenna, Patrick Holland and Kyle Younker (missing from the photo is Hannah Dixon) 

AVC Community Workshop Series

Exotic Pets 101: Mommy, I want a hamster!

 

What do you say when you hear, "Mommy, I want a hamster"? To find out what you should know before you answer, come to the Atlantic Veterinary College's Community Workshop called Exotics 101: Mommy, I want a hamster!  Dr. Marion Desmarchelier of AVC's Zoo, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine Service will speak about the "do's and don'ts" of owning exotic pets.

Exotic Pets 101 will take place on Tuesday, November 29, from 7-8:30 p.m. in AVC Lecture Theatre A. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! For information, contact (902) 566-0589 or visit upei.ca/avc

This event is part of AVC's Community Workshop Series, which won a silver medal from the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education in 2011 for Best Community Outreach Initiative.

Next in the AVC Community Workshop Series - Pet First Aid in January 2012.       

 

 

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LEADER & SENIOR MEMBER APPRECIATION NIGHT

The deadline to register for the leader & senior member appreciation night is Friday Nov. 4, 2011. However, PEI 4-H will continue to accept applications throughout the next week.

This is a wonderful opportunity to socialize with other leaders and senior members from across the province !!

So get yourself registered for the November 18th evening of fun, frolics and fabulous door prizes!!

Registration Form

Registrations can be submitted via fax (368-6289)

OR

by calling the 4-H Office (368-4833)

4-H Wants You To "Get Your Green On" November 2, 2011

Show Your 4-H Colours event encourages everyone to wear green.

To help kick off National 4-H Month in November, 4-H Members, Leaders, Alumni and Supporters will be wearing green on November 2 for the annual Show Your 4-H Colours event.

“4-H has helped to make me the person I am today.  For over 98 years, this program has touched thousands of lives across Canada, including my own and those of my children.  As we close in on the 100^th anniversary milestone I am proud to be the President of the Canadian 4-H Council at this exciting time.” said Rob Black, president of the Canadian 4-H Council

4-H is one of the country’s longest-running youth organizations, offering fun, excitement and learning for youth in large and small communities across Canada. More than 8,600 trained volunteer Leaders help about 26,000 4-H Members develop self-confidence and learn a wide variety of skills through hands-on project work.

More information about 4-H in Canada can be found at www.4-h-canada.ca.

Contact Information

Sue Walker                                                                             

613-234-4448 ext. 28

swalker@4-h-canada.ca

Livestock Project Meetings

Each month this fall and winter we will be hosting a short meeting to talk about one or two of the livestock projects that are currently offered by PEI 4-H. These meetings will be short (one hour) and informal. They will have several purposes:

·         To inform leaders (or potential leaders) of the requirements of the project

·         To get feedback about the project

·         To share ideas for improving the project

The meetings are targeted towards project leaders but we encourage senior members to participate as well. We will not necessarily be making any changes to the livestock projects in the very near future; these sessions are meant to give the 4-H staff and Council an idea of how the projects are working for leaders across the island and to gauge need for improvement. Location will be room 236 of the Royalty Centre (next door to the 4-H office).

For more information contact Jackie, 902-368-4834, jlharlow@gov.pe.ca.

Schedule:

November 16^th – Sheep & Goat (6:30pm), Rabbit (7:30pm)

December 7^th – Beef (6:30pm), Dairy (7:30pm)

January 11^th – Poultry (6:30pm), Canine (7:30pm)

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Help nominate the next recipient of the PEI Humane Society Dr. Els Animal Champion Award 

Celebrating People and Pets That Help Pets and People 

Do you know a person, group, organization or a companion animal that has made a real difference?

The Dr. Els Animal Champion Award recognizes people or pets that, through their actions, have contributed to animal welfare and have illustrated the human-animal bond.

The Dr. Els Animal Champion Award Selection Committee is currently accepting nominations in consideration of the 2011 award until Monday, October 24^th, 2011.

------------------------- "What do the Forests Mean to Me" Photo Contest and Outdoor Photography Workshop

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Lots of new 4-H opportunities are available through the "Applications" tab, including:

 

Job Opening with the Canadian 4-H Council

Communications & Marketing Manager 

As the Canadian 4-H Council, a not-for-profit youth development organization, approaches its 100^th Anniversary in 2013 with ambitious and exciting plans for growth and expansion, we are seeking experienced candidates to fill the position of Communications & Marketing Manager. Reporting to the CEO, the Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a communication and marketing plan to address the key goals of the Strategic Plan approved by the Board of Directors within a member-based national association. Duties include: co-ordination and execution of internal and external communications and marketing programs; development and implementation of national branding and messaging; planning and execution of special events; co-ordination of national working groups; working with our provincial 4-H partners to achieve mutual goals, production of the organization’s print products, including editing a national magazine, producing an annual report, press releases, position statements, brochures and other marketing collateral as required; managing the national website and web-based projects; conducting media relations and all aspects of social media. 

Successful applicants will have a degree or diploma in communications, journalism, or public relations, as well as five years of experience (preferably in an association background). Experience in writing, editing and proofing, page layouts are all skill sets the candidate should possess.  In addition a sound knowledge of and practice in the use of social media vehicles are part of the job function.  Experience with Content Management Systems, photo editing software, and the Microsoft suite of office programs and the Adobe suite of software would also be considered an asset. Candidate must be an enthusiastic self-starter able to work independently or as part of a small team. Bilingualism is an asset and some travel is required. Experience within the agriculture industry and/or youth development field is considered an asset.  

Those who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their resume and covering letter to Mike Nowosad, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian 4-H Council, 960 Carling Ave., Bldg. #26, Ottawa ON. K1A 0C6; or via email to: mnowosad@4-h-canada.ca no later than 5 pm September 16, 2011.

 2011 PEI Mutual Insurance Company Provincial 4-H Judging Competition

First place in the Junior Division was Nellie Wood, North River 4-H Club; second place was Robert Larsen, Albany 4-H Club; and third place was Ben MacQuarrie, North River 4-H Club.

  

Check out the 2010/11 Canadian 4-H Council Report

4-H Canada Annual Report- 2010-2011

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If you're looking for tips on showmanship this summer, check Nova Scotia's Livestock Showman Guide, now available on the PEI 4-H website!

Nova Scotia Livestock Showman Guide

It can be found under Resources

 

Happy Showing!

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Brantford, Ontario –ı The Semex Alliance and Holstein Canada are proud to once again sponsor a young adult exchange program along with their Australian counterparts, Semex Pty. Ltd and the Victorian Branch of the Holstein-Friesian Association of Australia. This program offers a young Canadian the opportunity to experience the Australian dairy industry firsthand, and an Australian or New Zealand youth to travel to Canada and gain insight into our Canadian dairy industry.
The 2012 exchange program to Australia will involve exciting travel and educational opportunities for a young Canadian dairy enthusiast between the ages of 18 and 25. The Canadian trip recipient will spend approximately three months working on leading Holstein farms and artificial breeding centers in Australia beginning in January 2012 at Australia's International Dairy Week, and continuing through March.

Applications are available at www.semex.com and www.holstein.ca for a Canadian youth with a firm application deadline of July 15, 2011. The successful candidate will be contacted in August and publicly announced at the 2011 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

For additional information please contact Brenda Lee-Turner at Semex Alliance or Alain Lajeunesse at Holstein Canada.

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STEP UP-WHERE ENTHUSIASM MEETS EXPERIENCE.

 

The All New STEP UP Mentorship Program!

STEP UP is an on-farm learning placement that matches those planning or considering a farming career with an experienced farm manager so that they can learn critical aspects of farm business management in a hands-on setting.

We are accepting applications for Mentors and Mentees now!

Are you ready to STEP UP? Click here to learn more.

 

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2011 Communications Wrap Up!

The annual RBC Financial Provincial 4-H Communications Competition came to a close Wednesday, May 11, after two nights of speeches and demonstrations.   The Public Speaking portion was held Wednesday, May 4 at Charlottetown Rural High School while Demonstrations were held last night at the Farm Center. 

The Communications Competition brings the top 4-H speakers and demonstrators from across the Island together to compete for the provincial titles.  Having the confidence to address an audience is just one of the many valuable skills 4-H members acquire throughout their 4-H careers. 

Judges Jean Daley, Silvia Beaton, Phil Ferraro, Steve Bruce, Alex Dixon and Karen Mair had the difficult task of selecting winners of each division.  Chairing the public speaking competition was Matthew Tweedy of the Cherrycliffe 4-H Club, while Alex MacKinnon of the Lot 16 4-H Club, chaired the demonstrations.

Winners of each division are listed below:

• Jr. Single Demonstration – 1^st place; Emily Weeks, Pleasant Valley 4-H Club
• Jr. Team Demonstration – 1^st place; Alyssa and Kyler Weeks, Pleasant Valley 4-H Club
• Sr. Team Demonstration – 1^st place; Ellen Holland and Lorina Murphy, Summerville 4-H Club
• Overall Provincial Single Demonstration – Emily Weeks, Pleasant Valley 4-H Club
• Overall Provincial Team Demonstration – Alyssa and Kyler Weeks, Pleasant Valley 4-H Club
• Jr. Speaker – 1^st place; Tessa MacKinnon, Brooklyn Heatherdale 4-H Club
• Int. Speaker – 1^st place; Ethan Craig, Dunstaffnage Marshfield 4-H Club
• Sr. Speaker – 1^st place & Marlene MacDonald Memorial Trophy; Kaitlyn Trainor, Dunstaffnage Marshfield 4-H Club
• Top Provincial Speaker – Kaitlyn Trainor, Dunstaffnage Marshfield 4-H Club
• Most Original Speech – Krista Lee Oliver, Elmsdale 4-H Club

A special thank you goes to the family of the late Marlene MacDonald for their sponsorship and to Royal Bank of Canada for their continued commitment and support to PEI 4-H and belief in the potential of today’s youth.

 

L to R – Judge and RBC rep, Silvia Beaton, Emily Weeks

L to R – Judge and RBC rep, Silvia Beaton, Alyssa Weeks, Kyler Weeks

 

Andy, Walker and F.D. MacDonald presenting Kaitlyn Trainor with the Marlene MacDonald Memorial Trophy

PEI Dairy Youth Trust Fund
The PEI Dairy Youth Trust Fund is pleased to announce details of the fund and our first scholarship.  Follow the links to read the Press Release and the scholarship application form.  Scholarship Applications are due June 1st. Youth Dairy Trust Press_Release Dairy_Youth_Trust_Scholarship

 

 

  4-H will be 100 in 2013!

Visit the website

  

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