On Thursday, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau announced an investment of up to $3 million for 4-H Canada while meeting with a group of youth taking part in the 47th annual 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress in Ottawa.

“4-H Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s continued investment in impactful positive youth development,” said David Hovell, Chair of 4-H Canada. “This funding commitment will ensure 4-H members are empowered to develop relevant skills and knowledge while exploring career paths in the areas important to their generation: agriculture, food security, science, technology, environmental sustainability, healthy living, communications and community engagement.”

The money is flowing through the Government's AgriCompetitiveness Program and will be spread out over the next three years.

4-H Canada has more than 25,000 members and 7,700 volunteers.