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Impact Report
| For plan | Youth Development (Otero County) |
| Date | October 29, 2010, 3:26 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | The Home Economist assisted the 4-H Agent and Ag Agent organize and conduct the “Kids, Kows and More” school enrichment program in Otero County. This field trip allowed the Cooperative Extension Service to reach over 650 fourth grade students in Otero County with educational and informational facts about agriculture and natural resources. Eight learning stations were organized and included: NM Beef Council, NM Game and Fish, Local Pistachios Grower, Local Produce Producers- Otero County Master Gardener Program, Southwest Dairy Farmers Curds and Whey, Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom, Natural Resource Conservation Service-Water Table, and USDA Forest Service. Teachers commented that the Otero County Kids, Kows and More Program, “This was an excellent field trip that was enjoyed by both students and teachers. Students had fun while learning.” “My students really enjoyed this opportunity to learn new things outside the classroom setting.” “This was an informative day- The produce section was very hands on.” Some of the students commented, “This is so much fun!” “Science was brought to life before my eyes.” Over 90% of the teachers in attendance agreed that, “This field trip increased the student’s knowledge about Otero County Agriculture.” Over 86% of the teachers in attendance saw a definite increase in their student’s knowledge of, “Otero County’s Natural Resources.” The great aspect of this field trip is that it is designed to be educational while allowing the students to have fun in an interactive atmosphere. |