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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Sierra County)
Date November 1, 2010, 5:27 pm
For Objective Medium-term Show medium-term objectives
Impact Report County Fair Indoor Exhibits require students to take an active role in their learning through the careful understanding of direction, exploration of their creative spirit, and the devotion of time and effort seeking a positive end. Efforts throughout the year are recognized and experiences reinforced through the awards and recognition 4-H members receive at county fair. Rewarded effort is noted as a strong motivator for continued success and great improver of self-worth and overall confidence. Sierra County Cloverbuds were responsible for 46% of all 4-H indoor exhibits at the 2010 Sierra County Fair. There were 147 entries in Creative Arts, Home Economics, Horticulture, and Photography created by Sierra’s 4-H Cloverbuds. In addition to the Cloverbud participation, there were also 176 entries submitted by regular 4-H members. Throughout the year Sierra County 4-H’ers developed stronger work ethic and responsibility levels while caring for raising over 220 large animal livestock projects, 150 small animal projects, and 24 dog/pet projects. As verified by animal projects exhibited in the 2010 Sierra County Fair. Efforts were rewarded at the Sierra County Junior Livestock Sale with over 76,000 dollars being given back to Sierra County youth participants. Youth were challenged to keep busy and stay involved with the county fair throughout the fair dates. Over 18 countywide 4-H’ers developed critical thinking, event planning, mentoring, public speaking, and self dependency skills while assisting with the planning and implementation of the following youth activities during county fair: Pee Wee Pig Show, Chicken Scramble and Goat Branding for ages 3 to 8 years, along with the 1st annual all ages Rope-A-Goat competition.