December 2010 - 4-H Ontario

4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 18
2010 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo
and provided an educational opportunity
about the 4-H program and agriculture.
With a theme of farm safety, visitors to
the 4-H Ontario CIBC sponsored tent had
the opportunity to visit an array of farm
safety displays created by 4-H members,
try hands-on activities provided through
the Canadian Agricultural Safety
Association (CASA), and learn about
silo safety through a display from
Ontario Harvestore Systems and seeing
the Lambton Extrication Tool. Youth
and their families learned about 4-H
camps, conferences, and exchange
programs, and spoke with 4-H Ontario
Ambassadors. Guests also had the
opportunity to meet with local CIBC
branch representatives and learn about
CIBC offerings.
4-H Ontario was proud to once again experience and learn about 4-H across Those taking in the Hydro One exhibit
participate in the International Plowing the site, with a strong presence enabled also had an opportunity to learn about
Match & Rural Expo, held this year by partnerships and volunteer support. 4-H, as did those at the Ontario Mutuals
in St. Thomas (Elgin County) from At the education tent, Elgin County site, where the 4-H Toyota Tundra truck
September 21 st to 25 th . The “largest 4-H proudly shared the 4-H message was displayed right outside a tent space
outdoor agricultural exhibition of its kind” through a local display, photos, literature, provided through Mutual support. 4-H
is a natural fit for 4-H, speaking to its rich and giveaways. The “spin the wheel” information was shared and co-branded
history in agriculture.
trivia game was especially popular with items of lip balm, hand sanitizer and rain
Visitors to the show were able to the many school children who attended, ponchos distributed for a donation.
2010 Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
The 4-H experience and farm safety
messages were shared by volunteers,
members, Ontario 4-H Foundation
Trustees, Ontario 4-H Council Directors,
and 4-H Ontario Ambassadors through
displays in the 4-H Pavilion at Canada’s
Outdoor Farm Show, held September
14 th -16 th at Canada’s Outdoor Park in
Woodstock Ontario. The show has been
a long time supporter of 4-H.
The Dream Dinner Lottery (Lottery
Licence: M644562, Licensee: Ontario
4-H Council) was launched, ministore
items were on sale, and many
discussions were had with alumni,
volunteers, members, partners and
their families. Video testimonials were
captured to help share the excitement
and value of involvement with 4-H.
Monsanto Canada Inc. once again
raised funds at the event toward
agricultural leadership via their Genuity
Technology Expo, Hyland Seeds flew
the Harvest Balloon featuring the 4-H
logo, and 4-H Ontario Ambassadors
were on hand to talk about 4-H.
4-H was highly visible right across the
grounds, with the 4-H Ontario Toyota
Tundra truck making its way around the
site as a mobile photography platform
for the show. With a wet closing day,
a co-branded 4-H/Ontario Mutuals
rain poncho became the hit of the show,
and visitors were invited to warm up
with complimentary coffee at 4-H coffee
service stations that were supported by
sponsorship from exhibitors in the Dairy
Innovation Centre.