Carleton County 4-H Club

In partnership with Maizex Seeds Inc., 4-H Canada is proud to offer 5 scholarships valued at $4,000 each 🌽🌱

These scholarships support senior 4-H members across Canada pursuing post-secondary studies in agriculture programs focused on field crop production or crop science. 🎓

Scholarship opportunity

Please share this information with your Senior members.... It would great to see some representation from the "East" when attending the OAAS convention in February.

𝐎𝐀𝐀𝐒 𝟏𝟕𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. Spread the word, the deadline is June 30th.
Up to six scholarships of $2,000 each are awarded.

Full details at: https://form.jotform.com/260996801215258

Through the generosity of McDonald's 15 scholarships – valued at $3,000 each – will be awarded to senior 4-H’ers pursuing an education in a program that is agricultural-based, or directly supports food security, the food system, or value chain.

The countdown is on for 4-H livestock registrations, and the process is simple!

✅ Step 1: Register with 4-H Ontario
✅ Step 2: Go to Assist/Expo and register your livestock

That’s it! Just make sure all of your information is entered correctly and you’re DONE! 🎉

The 4-H Livestock Program gives youth valuable hands-on experience in animal agriculture. Through club projects and conferences, members learn about animal care, feeding, selection, record keeping, leadership, and responsibility, all while building lifelong skills and friendships.

💡 Whether it’s your first year or your fifth, there’s something for everyone through both traditional and non-traditional livestock projects.

Explore resources and get all the details here:
👉 https://4-hontario.ca/youth/livestock/

📋 Resources include:
• Provincial Premises Registry
• Ontario Fairs List
• Online Project Animal ID
• Livestock Fact Sheets & Checklists
• Dairy Project Guidelines
• Traceability Regulations

Let’s get ready for another amazing livestock season! 🐐🐂🍀

4-H Ontario Link: https://4-hontario.ca/youth/become-a-member/
Assist/Expo registration Link: https://www.assistexpo.ca/4-hontario

If you’re a senior 4-H member thinking about your next steps after high school, this is one you don’t want to miss. Join University for an interactive session exploring where a passion for animals can take you!

Friday, May 29, 2026
3:30–4:10 PM — Webinar (Zoom or in person)
4:10–4:30 PM — Optional campus tour
📍 UFV Chilliwack campus or online

You’ll learn about:
• Careers working directly with animals
• Roles supporting animal agriculture (feed, inspection, food safety)
• Agribusiness & farm-based opportunities
• Education pathways — from diplomas to vet school

Hear directly from instructors and get a real, encouraging look at your future in agriculture.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HQvRoybC-Uim25dt-RgYfmqtUlIc__lLo2WQFbjFomxURUk2RVQxTTRTR00wTVVBT04xQ04yUzNMTy4u

Applications are now being accepted!!

✨ The MNP Scholarship is open! Take the next step toward your goals and submit your application before June 1.

Applications are now being accepted for the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association scholarships!

Applications are now being accepted for the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association scholarships!

If you are returning to school in the fall, planning to pursue a career in agriculture and entering at least your second year of post-secondary education, take a few minutes and apply today!

The application form and more information can be found at www.ottawafarmshow.com/youth-scholarships. Application deadline is June 30, 2026.

This club is busy! This is something you don't see everyday!

The sewing club met again Saturday May 16th.

We started the meeting by picking a fabric for a very cool phone holder. We started our projects, then it was already time for lunch. We enjoyed some delicious homemade Mac and cheese.

We finished up our projects then prepped for the next meeting.

2026 Judging Nights in Region 2
IF you cannot make the Carleton 4-H Judging Night, we are providing you with a list of alternate Judging Nights

June 5th - Renfrew – Beachburg Fairgrounds – 7 Steward St., Beachburg - Registration: 6pm
- Contact : Sherry White [email protected]

June 13th – Stormont County - Avonmore Fairgrounds – 16301 Fairview Dr., Avonmore – Registration 9:00 am
- Judging: 9:45 am
- Pre-registration Required – Contact Lori Barkley [email protected]

June 19th – Leeds – Maple-Ain Farms – 21 Hunter Rd. Smiths Falls - Registration 6:30 pm, Judging 7 pm
- Pre-Registration Required – https://form.jotform.com/

July 7th – Frontenac – Glenburnie United Church – 1028 Unity Rd., Glenburnie - Registration:5:30pm
- Judging: 6:00pm
- Contact: Ann Babcock [email protected]

July 7th – Dundas -South Mountain Fairgrounds (Cattle Barn) - 6:15pm - Registration & Networking
- 7:00pm - Judging
- Pre-registration required for out-of-county participants
- Contact: Erin VanGilst [email protected] 618-868-3519

July 7th – Grenville – Spencerville Fairgrounds – 22 Ryan St., Spencerville - Registration 6:30 pm, Judging 7:00 pm
- Pre-Registration Required - Contact: Sharon Halpenny [email protected]

July 8th – Lanark – Almonte Fairgrounds – 195 Water St., Almonte - Registration: 6pm
- Contact – Ashley Knapton [email protected]

July 13th – Prescott County – Overdale Farm – 2706 Dunning Road, L’Orignal - Pre-Registration Required – email: [email protected]
- Registration begins: 6:15pm

July 14th – Carleton – Richmond Fairgrounds – 6107 Perth St., Richmond - Registration 6:30 pm, Judging 7pm
- Pre-registration Required - Contact Lynda McCuaig [email protected]

July 30th – Regional Judging – Lanark County Hosting