21 ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER JUNE /JULY 2024 The topics of the 4-H club meetings include soil sampling, soil health, weed identification, crop diseases, and wildlife damage. They have toured a variety of farms, including sod, Christmas trees, and vegetables. They also met with a beekeeper who explained the benefit of bees and crop farmers working together as bees are important to many field crops, and the field crops help feed the bees. New in 2024, the club will explore forages and cover crops as many members also have livestock and want to learn about this aspect of cropping. The leaders have also developed some new Achievement Program ideas to appeal to new and experienced 4-Hers. Members can choose from project ideas like staggering the planting of seeds in clear, plastic cups to demonstrate the different growth stages of plants, planting seeds into different soils to observe how soil types With IGPC Ethanol Inc., learning extends beyond the classroom into the world of ethanol production. Through our Co-Op Programs, students gain firsthand experience in an industry that’s shaping our planet’s future. Our team is eager to help youth develop their skills, enhance their knowledge, and help us fuel a sustainable world. EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CLEAN ENERGY LEADERS Visit www.igpc.ca to learn more. Docket: 5936 Client: IGPC ETHANOL Trim size: 7.125" x 4.875" Live area: 6.75" x 4.5" Bleed: none affect crop development in the early stages, or writing about their favourite meeting. For those looking for a real challenge, there is an option of looking at a current soil test result for their field and being the agronomist to determine the nutrient needs of the crop they are growing. Thirteen-year-old Aaron Grotenhuis, a member of the club for the last four years, says he “likes everything about the club, especially learning about crop rotations.” As he heads into high school in September, he says he hopes to pursue a career in the trades, likely in construction and wants to continue to help his parents on their dairy farm, maybe even having a hobby farm of his own. •
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