EastGen has unparalleled commitment to youth programs like 4-H, Dairy Edge, Dairy $ense, EastGen Challenges, EastGen Showcases, local shows and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
2023 Dates:
• EastGen Showcase - July 3-4, Spencerville, ON
• EastGen Challenge West - July 6-7, Woodstock, ON
• EastGen Challenge East - July 10-11, Markham, ON
• EastGen Atlantic 4-H Showcase - July 12-14, Truro, NS
These events are open to 4-H club members aged 14-21 (13-21 for Atlantic event) as of January 1st. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and watch our newsletters and website for more details and information about registering via AssistExpo. County/regional 4-H livestock representatives will also receive information to pass on to club leaders.
EastGen is proud to carry on this long-standing tradition of organizing and funding these educational events to foster youth interested in agriculture. Let's make 2023 our best year yet!
Watch for details to come.
For additional information, contact tara.reynolds@eastgen.ca.
EastGen hosts and supports youth events to support our future dairy leaders across our territory.
Truro, NS
Truro Agridome
2022 EastGen Atlantic Showcase pictures
2020 and 2021 EastGen Atlantic Showcase live events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2019 EastGen Atlantic Showcase pictures
2018 EastGen Atlantic Showcase pictures
2017 EastGen Atlantic Showcase pictures
Spencerville, ON
Spencerville Fairgrounds
2022 EastGen Showcase pictures
2020 and 2021 EastGen Showcase live events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2019 EastGen Showcase pictures
2018 EastGen Showcase pictures
2017 EastGen Showcase pictures
The Dairy Edge program was targeted at producers age 19-30 and focuses on management practices. Participants utilize all tools available to a dairy operation while learning assessment techniques and troubleshooting tips to prepare for the competition. Part of this event takes place on-farm where participants assess management practices in-depth.
Markham, ON
Markham Fairgrounds
2022 EastGen Challenge East pictures
2020 and 2021 EastGen Challenge East live events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2019 EastGen Challenge East pictures
2018 EastGen Challenge East pictures
2017 EastGen Challenge East pictures
Woodstock, ON
Woodstock Fairgrounds (previously Stratford)
2022 EastGen Challenge West pictures
2020 and 2021 EastGen Challenge West live events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2019 EastGen Challenge West pictures
2018 EastGen Challenge West pictures
2017 EastGen Challenge West pictures
