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Impact Report
| For plan | Youth Development (Chaves County) |
| Date | November 2, 2010, 3:17 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | 4-H Noxious Weed Program The agent coordinated with the Chaves County Noxious Weed Program Coordinator (Chaves and Dexter/Hagerman Soil and Water Conservation District) and the 4-H agent to deliver programs on noxious weeds and their management to third grade youth. Presentations were given at six Roswell elementary schools. Participants learned about the 4-H program and the basics about noxious weeds. Specific topics included the definition of noxious weeds; why we are concerned about them; how noxious weeds impact agriculture, recreation, and wildlife; and what students, teachers, and their families can do to help with the problem. A total of 385 youth gained knowledge about noxious weeds in New Mexico and how they can prevent the invasive plants from impacting their own lives. Students also gained information about joining 4-H in their home community. Since there is an active noxious weed management area in Chaves County, education will be ongoing to meet the goal of the noxious weed program. Education is key to managing these invasive plants. |