Thursday, February 19, 2015

VICTORY® Hybrid Canola “Reaping Returns” Program

GIVING BACK IS THE ULTIMATE RETURN.




















Get up to $2,500 for your community project.

Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan 4-H clubs have the opportunity to earn up to $2,500 to fund a worthwhile community outreach project in the area of health and nutrition, the environment, or education. 

A downloadable pdf with full instructions and an application form is available here. 

The Cargill Specialty Canola Program wants to help your 4-H Club build a better, more sustainable tomorrow for your community through our Reaping Returns Community Outreach Program.

Local 4-H Clubs in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta, Canada, and North Dakota, U.S. can qualify for up to $2,500 to help carry out worthwhile community projects focused on one or more of the following three topics:

Health and Nutrition—projects that:
  • Address long-term solutions to hunger
  • Increase access to health education and/or basic health care
  • Improve youth nutrition and wellness

Environment—projects that:
  • Protect and improve accessibility to water resources
  • Provide education on environmental conservation
  • Promote sustainable agricultural practices

Education—projects that:
  • Improve access to primary and secondary education for underprivileged children in Cargill communities
  • Improve access to training and schooling to improve skills in science, technology and engineering
  • Partner with higher education institutions to provide access to the best people and ideas relevant to agriculture, food and risk management

For more information on how the program works, 5 steps for a successful application, community project ideas, 4-H Club Leader Checklist and the 2014/2015 Funding Request Application please visit here: 

To apply for funds, 4-H Club Leaders should work with theirteams to complete these 5 steps: www.4-h-canada.ca/sites/default/files/2014-2015_reaping_returns_application.pdf



Canadian College Finals Rodeo (CCFR), March 26–28, 2015


Collegiate athletes face the toughest test of their lives at the CCFR! See future rodeo pros compete for national titles in the six major events, as well as Team Roping, Goat Tying, Breakaway Roping, and Pole Bending.

Watch the CCFR Pumper Video here.

Don’t miss one of 2015’s most exciting events! Pick one of the three following ticket options for the deal that’s best for you. ON SALE NOW!

Single Day Tickets:
Start at $11.75 per person

3-Day Performance Package:
Starts at $30.00 per person (Over 10% off Single Day)

To purchase Single Day Tickets or 3-Day Packages go to Ticketmaster.ca or call 1.855.780.3000.

Group Tickets (20+ tickets):
Start at $9.00 per person (Over 20% off Single Day)

To purchase Group Tickets call 1.888.800.7275, email grouptickets@northlands.com or download the order form.

Visit farmandranchshow.com/CCFR/tickets to purchase your tickets today!

Your CCFR ticket includes free admission to the Northlands Farm & Ranch Show happening March 26-28, 2015 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre.