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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Eddy County)
Date October 18, 2011, 6:12 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report 1. Thirteen 4-H members and their parents attended a New Family Meeting conducted by the 4-H Agent. Youth received information on what 4-H is, project completion, record books, county, district, and state activities, and were able to ask questions about the program. The training increased knowledge, and mastery skills, such as learning to learn. Four youth attended a rodeo first aid training class. Youth received training in dealing with first aid emergencies during rodeos and about rodeo events. The class increased basic life skills and knowledge related to first aid. Twenty eight youth attended the Eddy County 4-H Novice Day Camp held in Artesia. Youth participated in hands on workshops and activities designed to increase life skills related to social skills, leadership, communication, and learning to learn. Older 4-H members served as counselors completing leadership training and field experience. 100% of youth reported an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock judging, meat judging, NM culture projects, scrapbooking, Welcome to NM 4-H, home ec skill-a-thon, parliamentary procedure, and basic life skills as evidenced by observations, the completion of take home projects, and camper evaluations. Two 4-H members attended the Home Economics School held in Valencia County. Youth participated in hands on workshops and activities designed to increase life skills related to community service volunteering, goal setting, self-responsibility, and problem solving. 100% of youth reported an increase in knowledge and skills related to sewing, quilting, and housing and interior design, and basic life skills as evidenced by observations and the completion of take home projects. Nine 4-H members attended a Scrapbooking Work Day. Youth received hands on training on scrapbooking techniques, selecting appropriate photographs and materials, and preparing exhibits for the fair. The work day increased knowledge about scrapbooking, and increased mastery skills, such as decision making and critical thinking. Two 4-H members attended a Photography Work Day. Youth received hands on training on photography techniques, camera selection, editing pictures, and preparing exhibits for the fair. The work day increased knowledge about photography, and increased mastery skills, such as decision making and critical thinking. Four 4-H members attended a Food Preservation Work Day. Youth received hands on training on what foods can be preserved, canning techniques, and prepared jelly to enter for the fair. The work day increased knowledge about food preservation, and increase mastery skills, such as decision making and critical thinking. Twelve 4-H members attended a Leather Craft Work Day. Youth received hands on instruction in leather craft tools, selecting leather, the proper techniques, and worked on a stamped item to enter for the fair. The work day increased knowledge about leather craft, and increased mastery skills, such as decision making and critical thinking. Five 4-H members attended a Record Book Work Day conducted by the 4-H Agent. Youth received assistance with completing all record sheets and record books. The training increased knowledge and mastery skills, such as keeping records and decision making. 2. County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. Twenty two novice youth advanced to District level competition. Contest areas included livestock judging, wildlife, wool, crops, horticulture, home economic skill-a-thon, horse judging, livestock skill-a-thon, parliamentary procedure, and fashion revue. Youth participating in competitive events increased mastery and independence related to teamwork, character and critical thinking as evidenced by teamwork and positive attitudes. Eighty five youth participated in the Eddy County Fair showcasing their development of life skills through livestock projects. Over 500 livestock were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. Over $400,000 was paid to Eddy County 4-H Members through premiums, junior livestock auctions and fair related scholarships. 82% of Eddy County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock, horse, rabbit, and poultry as evidenced by the quality of animals shown and the amount of ribbons won. 3. Twelve 4-H youth served as keynote speakers, emcees, pledge leaders and presenters at the annual Eddy County 4-H Achievement Awards, increasing their public speaking skills and giving leadership to the overall program. Members received pins and various awards in recognition of their achievements and increase in life skills throughout the program year. One hundred and fifty members, leaders and guests attended the event. 4. County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. Eight hundred youth gained knowledge related to agriculture through Kids, Kows, and More. They also learned life skills, such as learning to learn and healthy lifestyle choices, and developed a better understanding of agriculture as evidenced by evaluations from teachers. County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. Five hundred youth gained knowledge related to farm and agriculture safety through the Progressive Agriculture Farm Safety Day. They also learned life skills, such as learning to learn, problem solving, and self responsibility, and developed a better understanding of farm safety as evidenced by evaluations from teachers. 5. Youth served in leadership roles at the club level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer, Appointed Council Delegate, Pledge Leaders, and Committee Members. Youth received training in the following areas through Club, County and Multi-County trainings: Parliamentary Procedure, Teamwork, Goal Setting, Organization, and Public Speaking. Youth actively involved in Club Leadership gained knowledge and skills related to planning/organizing, social skills, nurturing relationships, contributions to a group effort, and self-responsibility as evidenced by the amount of youth involved with their club activities and club planning and an increase number of youth attending 4-H council meetings.