Growing Leaders Together 

South Country Co-op, along with 16 other local Alberta Co-ops, Federated Co-operatives Ltd., and 4-H Alberta, is proud to once again support the future of agriculture by funding new 4-H memberships!

Through the Co-op Growing Leaders program, we’re working together to make a real difference in our communities. This initiative helps remove barriers for youth by covering membership costs for all NEW and second-year 4-H Alberta members.

Collectively, 17 Alberta Co-ops have committed to the $50,000 Gold Clover Sponsorship level for the 2026–2027 program year. Over the past four years, more than 1,100 youth have been sponsored through this partnership — and we’re excited to see that number continue to grow this season.

Who is Eligible?
The CO-OP Growing Leaders program will cover age ranges Juniors to Seniors, and cover membership fees for the new participant, both provincial registration fees and the local club fees (up to $200 total for first year members and up to $100 for second year participants). This program is open to anyone who has not previously been involved with 4-H Alberta (Cleaver Kids are welcome to apply if there is leftover funding at the end of the program).

South Country Co-op's trading area is vast and supports the following communities and their surrounding areas: Medicine Hat, Vauxhall, Oyen, Acadia Valley, Brooks, Taber, Bassano, Lethbridge, Dunmore, Redcliff, Foremost, Barons, Claresholm, High River, Lomond, Bow Island, Duchess, Hays, and Picture Butte. Participants who are located within these areas will apply with South Country as their selected Co-op location.

How To Apply: 
Fill out the application form here: 2026 Co-op Growing Leaders Application Form

Reach out to Jordyn Prior from the South Country Co-op marketing team @587-281-4207 if you have any questions about the program. The deadline to apply is December 11th, 2026.