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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Bernalillo County)
Date October 15, 2008, 7:04 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report During the spring and summer months the agent spent 80 hours tagging and validating animals to be nominated for State Fair, tagging County Fair project animals and dispersing advice on feeding, facilities, rules, showmanship and evaluation during home visits. Some members also elected to attend State 4-H Livestock Schools provided by the State 4-H Office to further their project knowledge. Fifty members attended Horse, Swine, Lamb or Goat School. The State Lamb School was attended by approximately 140 youth from around the state. This Agent acted as an assistant instructor along with other agents and qualified individuals from different counties. The school is used as a teaching mechanism to promote the proper care of lambs, sportsmanship, responsibility, and skill. Numerous hours were spent acting as the advisor to the Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council and Livestock and Sale Committee: • The Livestock Committee organized all Livestock events at County Fair and the Bernalillo County Fair 4-H livestock Sale. Fifty items were sold at the Sale which generated $77,000 for the kids. 107 youth exhibited 324 project animals at County Fair (Dairy, Beef, Lamb, Goat, Swine, Poultry, Rabbit, and Horse). During the Fair the agent acted as a liaison between Expo New Mexico Officials and 4-H Volunteers to make sure their needs were met and to ensure smooth shows. • Horse Council provides leadership to the 4-H Horse Project. The committee acted upon rule changes to the County Top Hand Contest and County Fair. In addition the agent assisted Horse Council with numerous events and activities including: Spring Horse Show, Fall Shaggy Show, Top Hand Contest, and many educational events and trainings for horse judging, hippology and horse public speaking. Approximately 130 hours were utilized by the agent conducting competitive agriculture trainings and County Contests. These trainings and contests began in January and culminated in July. Additionally the agent acted as the superintendent or assisted other agents and specialists in the following contests held at Northwest District and State Contest; Horse Bowl, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging. Seven members from Bernalillo County exhibited 18 entries at State Fair (Beef, Sheep, Meat Goat, Swine, and Dairy). The agent attended the fair to provide assistance where needed to the youth. The following is a list of notable results at National, State and District Events: • New Mexico State Fair- Grand Champion Shorthorn Steer • Horse Bowl -1st and 2nd place Senior Team • Horse Judging- 3rd place Senior team • Hippology- 1st and 3rd place Senior teams • Horse Public Speaking- 1st and 3rd place individual • Livestock Judging- Coached one Senior Team • Dairy Judging- Coached one senior individual County 4-H Agent assisted the coordination of the annual Summer 4-H Carnival. Eight 4-H clubs set up 10 different activities including: cake walk, chicken catapult, balloon darts, fishing ponds, and many others. During the 4 hour event 4-H members and community members were able to have fun and learn about the 4-H program. 791 dollars was raised to support 4-H programs in Bernalillo County. Approximately 150 were in attendance. The Agent helped coordinate a Shooting Sports program for West Mesa Community Center Mid-High 4-H Program that was attended by 10 youth. The participants were exposed to the archery and pellets rifle projects during the afternoon event. Achievement Night is the yearly culmination of the Bernalillo County 4-H year. Members are recognized for outstanding accomplishments, and Leaders are applauded for their volunteerism. 150 members, leaders and distinguished guests attended the event. This agent was in charge of planning and implementing the event. Other 4-H agents were on hand to assist with the program. In addition, the agent was charged with coordinating the County Record Book Judging and cataloging process. 30 youth turned 75 record books that were acknowledged at Achievement Night. Twenty-two youth from Bernalillo County gained leadership and citizenship experience at State 4-H Leadership Retreat. Five youth were exposed to leadership and recreational activities at Youth-Get-Away. Twenty-one senior aged members participated in workshops and competitive events at State 4-H Conference. The Agent acted as Chaperone and Agent in Charge for the Bernalillo County delegation at these State-wide events. The Agent attended, and spoke at many 4-H recruitment events including; Bernalillo County 4-H Open House, NM Horse Council Fun Day in Corrales and Middle Rio Grande Council of Governments Ag Awareness Open Diologue. Assisted other neighboring counties sharing knowledge as a judge for: Sandoval County (County Fair Livestock Judge and Record Book Judge), Santa Fe County ( County Fair Round Robin Judge and Record Book Judge), Valencia County (County Fair Agriculture and Natural Resources Judge) and New Mexico State Fair ( Ladies-lead Contest Judge). Kids Kows and More- Bernalillo County Approximately 550 Albuquerque Area 2-4 grade youth along with their teachers and some parents participated in the eighth annual event. The purpose of the program is to familiarize individuals with the agriculture industry and the importance of the food and fiber system. The students had the opportunity to explore agriculture through five stations: 1. Dairy-which was hosted by SW Dairy Farmers Inc., gave the youth a chance to see a cow being milked and learn about the dairy industry. 2. Beef- hosted by NM Beef Council, told the story of the life as a rancher and the importance of land stewardship to the rancher. 3. 4-H is Fun- A look at the 4-H Program with information on joining a club and recreation 4. Horses- hosted by the NM Quarter Horse Association, told the story of the horse in history and as an important recreational industry in the New Mexico. 5. Sheep- sponsored by the NM Wool Growers and hosted by Agent Pat Melendrez, gave the students a chance to actually see a sheep being shorn and learn about the Sheep and Wool Industry in general. The entire Bernalillo County 4-H Staff assisted with the event and 4-H youth and volunteers were assigned as group leaders. All schools were given learning material to help reinforce what they had learned at the event. Additionally they were given a choice of chocolate or white milk from Creamland Dairies. All in all, the entire program proved to be a success. Many repeat teachers responded that they look forward to this event every year, while many first timers felt the program was a valuable experience. Children’s Water Festival The 4-H Agent worked alongside other agents and the Middle Rio Grande Children’s Water Festival committee to put on and organize a water festival open to Albuquerque 4th grade students. During the planning process, the agent served as a planning committee member to give assistance and suggestions with youth activities. During the two day event the county agents presented a workshop titled Farming to Feed You. As a result 250 4th grade students learned about water, farming, irrigation technologies and how farmers save water. They also learned how to conserve water and why water is important. The three Agents won the Western Region 4-H Association Natural Resources Team Award for this collaboration.