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Announcement of new Chief Executive Officer for 4-H Alberta




WESTEROSE, AB – The Board of Directors of 4-H
Pre-Harvest Interval Time for Tails place. relative to the role set him apart," said Lyanne Almberg,
Kurt is an experienced and enthusiastic leader and 4-H Alberta Board Chair. "He respects Alberta's rich 4-
Alberta is pleased to announce the appointment of Kurt
innovator with a track record of success. The 2016 H history, which is essential to our community. Yet he
Kinnear as the organization's first chief executive
recipient of Calgary's Top 40 Under 40, Kurt is understands 4-H Alberta needs to embrace change to
officer, effective July 13, 2020.
Kinnear brings a wealth of expertise to this role,
and leadership. Kinnear feels this is a tremendous members."
Canadian producers can help protect the – from one day to over 60 days – so it is ways: having served in several senior leadership capacities, recognized for his drive and passion for youth, business grow and to deliver even better youth programs to our
Raised on a ranch in Alberta, Kurt understands the
by Dawn Mitchell
marketability of their canola and pulse crops important that producers know and adhere to 1. To calculate PHI: Enter the crop type and including 12 years of executive leadership experience in opportunity to contribute to building the sustainability
and growth of 4-H Alberta. "4-H Alberta is an incredible importance of 4-H in our rural communities. Moving to
by sticking to the pre-harvest interval (PHI) the prescribed interval for every product that is the product that has (or will be) applied. The youth development. Kurt is an experienced strategist organization with an amazing legacy and has an Calgary and working with tens of thousands of urban
with a deep understanding of how to build and develop
for every crop protection product that they applied to a crop. This will ensure the calculator youth organizations through high-level restructures and excellent opportunity for future growth," said Kinnear. youth, he also recognizes the impact that 4-H can have
apply. product's active ingredient has had enough will indicate how many days that must pass rapid membership growth. "4-H's focus on 'Learn to do by doing' is needed more on the larger centers. "Out of all the youth programs I
Often referred to as the “spray to swath” time to break down in the plant and not leave between application and cutting the crop. 4-H Alberta is the new streamlined youth than ever by our youth and future leaders. I am excited have worked with, I believe 4-H has the largest potential
interval, the PHI refers to the number of days unacceptable residues behind, putting the 2. To find a product to suit a specific development body that combines three former and honoured to serve our youth and lead our team to to come alongside our youth with practical experiences
that must pass between spraying pesticides or crop's marketability at risk. timeline: Enter the crop type and pesticide organizations; the 4-H Council of Alberta, the 4-H make sure we support as many as possible across our and skills needed for success in life, filling many of the
gaps I see in youth development," said Kinnear. "So no
province."
desiccants and swathing/straight-cutting. In addition to the information found on the category, then select a deadline (in days). The Foundation of Alberta, and the 4-H Section of Alberta The appointment of Kurt Kinnear follows a thorough matter where they are from or what they are interested in
Cutting the crop too soon after spraying can product label, canola and pulse growers can calculator provides product options, if any, Agriculture and Forestry. Kim McConnell, a passionate recruitment process overseen by a special hiring doing, 4-H Alberta has a program for them."
4-H alumnus, led the engagement process that
leave unacceptable product residues on the use the Keep it Clean Spray to Swath Interval that fit within that window. stimulated the revamped governance and structural committee of the Board. "We had some exceptional Before Kurt and his wife Madeline, along with their
harvested grain. Calculator to plan their pre-harvest spraying. The easy-to-use, interactive calculator is reorganization and agreed to serve as Interim CEO and candidates, but Kurt's energy and passion for youth CTO founded Hubudub, a company that leverages
The PHI can vary greatly between products The handy calculator, found at mobile-friendly and filled with great 'quarterback' the transition until the new CEO was in development, along with his extensive experience technology and gamification to help communities
http://spraytoswath.ca, can be used in two information to help canola and pulse reward, learn, and grow participation, Kurt served at the
University of Calgary, the Calgary Zoo, Pioneer Camps,
producers protect their investments and the and the private sector. During Kurt's tenure as a director
marketability of their crop. at the University, he managed over 1,200 full-time and
For more information on pre-harvest interval part-time staff and grew summer camps from 5,000 to
and the Spray to Swath Interval Calculator, almost 11,000 campers per year. Kinnear will be
visit https://keepingitclean.ca/phi. stepping down from his role as CEO of Hubudub with
Keep it Clean is a joint initiative of the the new 4-H Alberta appointment, and Madeline will
Canola Council of Canada, Pulse Canada, take over as the new CEO of Hubudub.
"I see 4-H Alberta driving boldly into a future of
Cereals Canada, Barley Council of Canada serving more youth, from more walks of life than ever
and Prairie Oat Growers Association, before while still valuing the amazing legacy that has
providing growers and advisors with resources led this great organization for over 100 years," said
for growing crops that meet the requirements Kinnear. "4-H Alberta has an amazing opportunity, and
of our domestic and export customers. as we work together, I know we will be able to achieve
This program is funded through the it". Here's to Future Growth.
AgriMarketing Program through the Canadian
AGM
Agricultural Partnership, a federal, provincial,
territorial initiative. AGM

Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting

NITON REA
NITON REA


Beaver Meadow Hall
Beaver Meadow Hall
July 29th at 7:30 pm
July 29th at 7:30 pm
Social Distancing Guidelines Will Be Followed
Social Distancing Guidelines Will Be Followed
Election of Directors
Election of Directors

All members welcome!
Congratulations goes out to Kayla Molnar for her achievements and overcoming so many obstacles in life. Special All members welcome!
thanks to all her support staff; thank you for supporting her to achieve her full potential and allowing Kayla to live
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her best quality of life. Thanks for accepting and believing in her. We appreciate each and everyone on TEAM Door Prizes
KAYLA. submitted Deanna Mitchener

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