As part of the International Year of Co-operatives, GROWMARK Ontario Region wanted to find a way to help educate more young people about co-operative principles and values. GROWMARK and the FS Co-operatives have launched a new opportunity for 4-H members attending high school. Students accross Ontario can enter an essay-writing competition that will give them more insight into the unique role of co-operatives, a better understanding of current issues in agriculture and help them develop their writing skills.
The essay topic is "Co-operatives in a Global Environment." Postmarked entry deadline is May 15 and essays must be 500 words in length. The provincial winner will receive $500 and the winner’s 4-H Association will earn a $300 award. Four runners-up in Ontario will win $125 each.
Additional program details can be reviewed at http://www.growmark.com/ (click on Our Commitments/Youth & Young Farmers/Essay Contest) or on 4-H Ontario website under youth opportunities/scholarships. 