Field to Fork Challenge - Call for Grade 4-12 Student Entries

Abbotsford / Vernon / Victoria, BC – October 19, 2022 – Calling all BC grade 4-12 students! Are you passionate about cooking with BC grown foods? If so, enter the 3rd annual Field to Fork Challenge now to November 9, 2022! Students can enter this fun competition by submitting their BC grown recipes and cooking demos – for a chance to win amazing prizes!

Amazing Prizes

In addition to developing their cooking skills and learning about BC agriculture and food, Field to Fork Challenge participants have the chance to:

• Win 1 of 40 cash prizes (totalling $6,400)
• Get recipes published in a cookbook
• Attend a virtual cook-along with experts in the field and receive a $100 grocery gift card

Plus, all entrants will receive a complimentary gift!

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About the Challenge

The 2022 Field to Fork Challenge is hosted by BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation (BCAITC), 4-H British Columbia (4-H BC), and the Youth Development Team from the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food, with the partnership of Buy BC and support of Save-On-Foods. ​

The past two years’ Field to Fork Challenges were a huge success! Participants showcased their food passions with an amazing array of delicious BC grown recipes such as Lemon Dill Lamb Kabobs with Tzatziki, BC Heirloom Tomato Tart, and BC Blueberry Skillet Cake. A recap of the 2020 and 2021 Field to Fork Challenges (including recipe books and videos) can be found at www.bcaitc.ca or www.4hbc.ca. 

Find the 2022 Field to Fork Challenge details and entry form at www.bcaitc.ca or www.4hbc.ca. 
Entries close at 11:59pm on November 9, 2022
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Enter the contest!

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​About BCAITC

BCAITC is a non-profit, charitable organization that works with educators to bring local agriculture and food education to BC's students. Together with farmers, teachers, and agriculture specialists, we teach students about the story of agriculture and food in BC. www.bcaitc.ca. ​

About 4-H BC

4-H BC is one of Canada’s leading youth organizations committed to developing young people who are empowered leaders with the skills to make positive changes in all communities across British Columbia. Through the efforts of our world-class volunteers and a team of dedicated staff, we are able to deliver top-notch youth development programming that equips and prepares our youth members to become the leaders of tomorrow. 4-H BC is proud to partner with 4-H Canada in providing national and international travel opportunities that contribute to our youth members’ growth and future success. www.4hbc.ca.

About Buy BC

The Buy BC program, led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, helps to promote B.C. food and beverages to ensure consumers can easily identify and enjoy local food products, while supporting farmers and businesses throughout B.C. www.buybc.gov.bc.ca

Contact Info!

4-H BC Contact Information: Yana Vishnevskaya | Communications and Marketing Coordinator | 4-H British Columbia | 250.545.0336 | [email protected] | www.4hbc.ca 

BCAITC Contact Information: Meghan McCrea | Communications Coordinator | BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation | 1.866.517.6225 | [email protected] | www.bcaitc.ca  

BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food Media Contact Information: Dave Townsend | Government Communications and Public Engagement | Ministry of Agriculture and Food | 250.356.7098 | 250.889.5945 (mobile)