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Impact Report
| For plan | Youth Development (Chaves County) |
| Date | October 13, 2008, 4:54 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Kids, Kows & More The Chaves County and Eddy County Extension Offices cooperated with Southwest Dairy Farmers and local businesses and individuals to co-sponsor the Kids, Kows & More Program for Chaves and Eddy County fourth grade students and their teachers. The Kids, Kows & More program provides both urban and rural children with a taste of the farm. This program educates youth on area natural resources and local agriculture production, while also impressing upon the youth the importance of New Mexico agriculture and our natural resources. The three day program, held at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Roswell, consisted of eight educational stations including the “Mobile Dairy Classroom,” “Cotton: History and Economic Impact,” “Curds & Whey,” “Water Conservation,” “Germ Busters,” “Bees and Pollination,” and “Noxious Weeds.” The agent assisted with sponsorship of the program, coordinated group leaders and volunteers, and provided interviews for the local television stations. A total of 1305 students, teachers and parents gained knowledge of the area’s agriculture products. Youth learned that milk, other food products, and many of our clothing items do not just “come from the store,” but are produced by farmers and ranchers who strive to produce safe and wholesome products. Students gained positive attitudes about agriculture products due to the knowledge gained. These positive attitudes result in an educated public that supports and protects agriculture. |