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Impact Report
| For plan | Youth Development (Doņa Ana County) |
| Date | October 30, 2009, 9:13 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Livestock projects in 4-H is one of the most difficult and time consuming projects of 4-H members. The youth need help and guidance in taking on this task with knowledge of proper feeding and nutrition, proper handling, maintaining the overall health and wellness of their project, and preparation for and at fairs. There were over 250 4-H youth participating in exhibiting livestock from rabbits to steers. In an effort to educate and assist the youth of Dona Ana County the agent provided assistance at all the fairs around the area that were attended by 4-H livestock exhibitors of Dona Ana County. This year the agent took the lead along with local FFA teachers to start an all county tagging of 4-H and FFA animals that would be exhibited at this year fairs. The agent organized different meeting dates to tag animals, and coordinated with the New Mexico State Fair office to get all the tags that were needed. Since this was a new event for the County there was some uncertainty but at the end there was 100% participation from all exhibitors as well as the local fairs. Local fairs were very appreciative of it because it made checking in animals easier for them. These past years have been difficult with the downfall of our economy. With these hard times it has made it difficult for 4-H Families exhibiting animals and traveling to fairs. But with strong efforts from the agent the County was able to maintain the numbers of exhibitors. Also with the large population growth in Doņa Ana County there is an increase of urban interest in livestock. The agent recommends exhibiting rabbits or chickens making it easier for them to house the animals in urban areas. These past years we have seen a slight increase of exhibitors wanting to show those smaller animals. |