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Accepting the reality that EastGen\u2019s four traditional youth events could not be safely held this summer, we\u2019ve pivoted to create the EastGen Youth Ag-Stravaganza. This exciting virtual event for beef and dairy 4-Hers will be held July 6th and 7th.<\/p>\n
Details are being finalized for this free event, to be held over two successive eve-nings. The four components of the competition are: 1) TikTok-style video entries; 2) a recorded speech submis-sion; 3) judging of dairy and beef classes; and 4) comple-tion of a written quiz.<\/p>\n
Pre-event how-to sessions, educational presentations from experts in their field, celebrity judges, and a pleth-ora of prizes will entice and reward participants. In addi-tion, all youth who successfully complete the competi-tion will receive, via courier, their own swag box chock full of surprises. A live announcement of the winners will take place later in July, and will include a reveal of the top teams and the first time-ever grand champion com-petitor over all five provinces.<\/p>\n
The EastGen Youth Ag-Stravaganza was created with the following goals in mind:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Support agricultural youth by providing education-al and competitive activities.
\n\u2022 Connect beef and dairy enthusiasts in the same fun event.
\n\u2022 Create a safe venue for 4-Hers to develop their fu-ture-ready skills while embracing virtual opportuni-ties and technology.
\n\u2022 Bridge the distance for EastGen\u2019s first-ever interpro-vincial event.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven during these trying times, EastGen is dedicated to the future of our industry, with an unparalleled commit-ment to youth programs,\u201d said Brian O\u2019Connor, EastGen General Manager. \u201cWe are excited that Ag-Stravaganza will provide a rewarding, challenging learning experience for our future dairy and beef agriculturalists in five provinces.”<\/p>\n
The Ag-Stravaganza is open to the traditional age group for EastGen events – 4-H beef and dairy club members aged 14-21 as of January 1, 2021, from the provinces of Ontario, New Bruns-wick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland.<\/p>\n
The safety of youth, their families and staff remain at the forefront of EastGen\u2019s thoughts. The company looks forward to resuming traditional EastGen Challenge and Showcase competitions after the COVID-19 pandemic no longer prevents the organization of large gatherings.<\/p>\n
Stay tuned to our social media channels and www.east-gen.ca for further announcements that are sure to keep the excitement building. Additional details will be also conveyed to 4-H organizations and leaders in coopera-tion with their provincial 4-H organizations, and avail-able on AssistExpo upon registration.<\/p>\n