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Impact Report
| For plan | Youth Development (Eddy County) |
| Date | October 18, 2011, 6:13 pm |
| For Objective | Medium-term Show medium-term objectives |
| Impact Report | 7. Eighteen youth attended Youth Get-Away 4-H Camp held near Torreon, New Mexico. Youth participated in hands on workshops and activities designed to increase life skills related to leadership, social skills, teamwork, sharing, problem solving, and managing feelings. 100% of youth reported an increase in knowledge and skills related to leadership and basic life skills as evidenced by observations and camper evaluations. Four 4-H members attended the New Mexico 4-H State Livestock School held in Albuquerque. Youth received hands on training related to showmanship, nutrition, fitting, disease, and management. 100% of youth reported an increase in knowledge about their livestock project. There was also an increase in life skills, such as communication, goal setting, self-responsibility, character, and keeping records. Thirty eight 4-H members attended a livestock nutrition and showmanship clinic. Youth received hands on training related to showmanship, nutrition, and fitting. The clinics increased knowledge about nutrition and showmanship, and increased mastery skills, such as goal setting and decision making. 8. County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. Thirteen junior youth advanced to District level competition. Contest areas included livestock judging, wildlife, wool, crops, horticulture, home economic skill-a-thon, horse bowl, 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. Six youth participated in the New Mexico State Fair showcasing their development of life skills through livestock exhibits. Over 30 livestock were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. 12% of Eddy County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock as evidenced by quality of animals shown and the amount of ribbons won. Twelve youth participated in the Eastern New Mexico State Fair showcasing their development of life skills through livestock exhibits. Over 60 livestock were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. 26% of Eddy County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock as evidenced by quality of animals shown and the amount of ribbons won. |