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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Lincoln County)
Date October 31, 2009, 11:48 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report About 200 youth are enrolled in the the traditional 4-H program in six organized clubs in Lincoln county. Program direction is determined by a 4-H advisory committee consisting of volunteer leaders, parents and youth. Youth participate in all project areas as well as leadership and citizenship activities in the county. By participating in the Kids, Kows and More program in conjunction with the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium 536 urban youth and teachers from area schools in the Ruidoso area gained a better understanding and appreciation of the importance of agriculture in society. Lincoln county 4-H members had opportunity to gain leadership experience by serving as group leaders and organizers of the event. Participants were taken to "stations" demonstrating ranching, the dairy industry, food products and soil and water conservation practices. Lincoln county Extension utilizes competition as a teaching tool. Life skills and critical thinking skills were gained by 45 members who participated in County Contests in several contest areas. Sixty eight Lincoln County youth and adults participated in District Contests. Lincoln County hosted 280 youth and their parents and leaders at District this year in numerous contests. 95% of youth participating in contest events increased knowledge and skills based on their increased participation and interest. Six senior members attended State 4-H Conference. The Lincoln County meats judging team placed first at this event. Our 4-H Shooting Sports teams competed at the state contest. The Air Rifle team placed first at state and competed in the national contest. Over 70% of youth enrolled in the county 4-H program exhibited items at the Lincoln County Fair. Their 635 individual exhibits related to over 250 different project areas. Over $105,000 was paid to exhibitors through the Junior Livestock Sale, premiums and other venues. 140 youth gained skills and leadership opportunities at our county fair. The Lincoln County 4-H Council provides input into the youth development program in Lincoln county. Officers and members of this group provided leadership at District Contests this summer, during bi-monthly meetings throughout the year, at the awards program at the end of the year and at other activities. Approximately 30 youth participated in these leadership activities.