Ottawa, Ontario – May 29, 2018 – 4-H Canada and Syngenta Canada are pleased to announce
another successful year of the Proud to Bee a 4-H’er initiative, which saw 135 4-H clubs from across
the country participating and some 15,000 seed packets distributed. In the five years it has run, Proud
to Bee a 4-H’er has distributed more than 140,000 pollinator-friendly seed packets to 4-H clubs and
communities across Canada.
In addition, 4-H Canada and Syngenta were thrilled to have 44 percent of those clubs as first-time
participants in the initiative. The participating 4-H clubs help create bee-friendly habitats and learn all
about the fascinating work of bees.
“It is wonderful each year to see the level of excitement and engagement our members have with this
initiative,” said Shannon Benner, 4-H Canada CEO. “All of this would not be possible without the
strong commitment from our Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security Pillar partner Syngenta Canada.
They have been instrumental in helping young 4-H’ers take a hands-on approach in learning about
their role in a sustainable agriculture and food security and the overall health of the environment.”
4-H Canada’s partnership with Syngenta Canada is helping to ensure that 4-H members across the
country are not only learning about the importance of pollinators, but also actively helping to create
and promote healthy pollinator populations across the country. The Proud to Bee a 4-H’er initiative has
proven to be an incredible way to engage all Canadians in conversations about sustainable food, the
environment, and the agricultural sector.