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From Farm Focus of Atlantic Canada:

Sixty Canadian and 20 American delegates, ages 18 to 25, will be joined by youth from around the world to discuss and learn how their generation can overcome the challenges of feeding a growing world population of currently over 7 billion people.

“The Youth Ag-Summit is a big part of 4-H Canada’s 100th anniversary celebrations,” said Roger Shier, interim CEO of 4-H Canada. “As a youth organization with rural roots, we are happy to partner with Bayer CropScience to offer the Summit participants a chance to make a lasting contribution to agriculture worldwide.” 

To be considered for one of the 120 delegate positions, candidates had to submit an essay discussing the topic of ‘Feeding a Hungry Planet’. More than 500 submissions were received from around the world. The essays will also contribute to the foundation of the conference content.

The following youth, including 4-H members, will represent Nova Scotia: Alia Karim, Halifax; Brittany Brydon, Waterville; Courtney Schmidt, Port Hood; Jacob Works, Truro; Kayla Graham, Pictou; Rebecca O'Connell, Brookfield; and Simon Greenough, Newport.

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