Ottawa, ON, – 4-H Canada has launched a new outreach initiative, Food For Thought, sponsored by Syngenta Canada, to help youth discover their personal role in food security and accessibility in their community, country, and the world.
“We are proud to launch Food For Thought, which will give not only 4-H members, but youth across the country, the opportunity to gain an understanding of the impact food waste has on their community, and what they can do to help,” said David Hansen, Chair of the 4-H Canada Board of Directors. “Generously funded by our longstanding partner, Syngenta Canada, this initiative will connect youth with activities that allow them to get hands-on and have fun, while learning about critical aspects of food literacy, safety, and security.”
The Food For Thought Activity Guide is available free of charge via digital download to youth, parents, and educational organizations across the country, and is packed with colourful graphics, engaging content, and experiential activities that make learning about sustainable agriculture and food security fun.
From maintaining a sourdough starter to planting a Three Sisters garden to creating zero waste recipes, the Activity Guide uses 4-H Canada’s proven Positive Youth Development (PYD) approach to teach youth about food security, while allowing them to experience first-hand how to cut down on food waste in their homes and communities. It also introduces youth to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 2 – Zero Hunger, encouraging them to become global citizens working to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.