4-H Conference, Best Case Scenario

An upcoming 4-H conference shows why more Nova Scotian young people should think about joining 4-H as a way to learn life, leadership and success skills.

Seventy-two 4-H members between the ages of 13 and 15 will head to Truro's AgriTech Park Feb.1-2 for the Nova Scotia 4-H Intermediate Conference called Best Case Scenario.

"This conference focuses on skills and choices that are pertinent to everyone," said Elizabeth Crouse, the province's manager for 4-H and rural organizations. "The 4-H program has always been proactive in teaching life skills to young people and this conference will help members choose their own best case scenarios."

During the conference, delegates will learn about rural life, team work, agricultural careers, sport and recreation, healthy food choices and self esteem. They will also travel to Sugar Moon Farm, a maple syrup/sugar farm in Earltown, Colchester Co., owned and operated by a 4-H alumni.

Sponsors include the Nova Scotia 4-H Council, Agrium Inc., Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and Canadian Agricultural Rural Communities Initiative.

The Nova Scotia 4-H program has been aimed at developing well- rounded, responsible citizens since 1922. In 4-H, young people have opportunities to learn a variety of skills, broaden their interests, meet new people and to learn by doing. There are about 2,400 members, 1,000 adult leaders and 100 4-H clubs in Nova Scotia.