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Impact Report

For plan Adult 4-H Volunteer Leader Development (Sandoval County)
Date October 29, 2010, 8:49 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report WRLF WORKSHOPS “Bee-zy 4-H” County 4-H Agent collaborated with local beekeeper to present an interactive workshop where 17 participants had an opportunity to learn basic beekeeping and entrepreneur opportunities for 4-H youth through the beekeeping project. “Let’s Go Fishing” a hands-on workshop presented by County 4-H Agent and NMDG&F instructor that takes youth and leaders on a journey that includes the old time favorites of fishing. 18 Participants learned to bait, tie lures and fly fishing skills while fishing at a city park. Participants had an opportunity to develop an action plan for their region’s 4-H groups and establish strategies for partnerships with their state’s Department of Game & Fish. 75% of the participants gained knowledge and stated the information presented was very useful. “Horsing Around” County Agent and local equine breeder presented a workshop that gave participants an opportunity to ask the same questions that 4-H youth ask about horses. 10 Participants learned about horse care, equine nutrition, small pasture management, principles of reproduction and health & sanitation principles. “4-H on a Shoestring” County 4-H Agent and club leader presented some of the problems and solutions for reaching out to disadvantaged youth while accomplishing a variety of 4-H activities “on a shoestring.” Workshop offered low-cost educational activities, alternative moods of communication where phone, internet serves is limited and establishing partnerships with local governmental agencies and producers. 88% of the 22 participants stated the information presented was very useful. An Arizona leader stated, “The livestock contract is exactly what we need to get more Native American youth to participate in the livestock project.”