June 29, 2006:
AEFP partners with organizations such as Alberta 4-H, the province's leading rural youth group, by giving young people the opportunity to develop their own Environmental Farm Plans and learn the value of environmental sustainability.
Using the same process as other EFP program participants, participating 4-H members can develop their own EFPs by defining environmental strategies and the process for delivering the required changes. "The project takes some serious effort, and young people will benefit most if they are motivated," says Terri Potter, a 4-H specialist with Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (AAFRD). "Besides learning first-hand about farm environmental efforts, they can also qualify for high school credits through the program."
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Article development courtesy of The Alberta Environmental Farm Plan Company