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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (De Baca County)
Date October 25, 2011, 8:44 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report Community Service 34 4-H youth participated in two community service projects at the county level. Examples of County Community Service Projects include: Trash pickup at Dallas Park, clean-up of the cemetery mile, and fairgrounds workday. Youth increased knowledge and skills related to generosity and service learning, contributions to group efforts and responsible citizenship as evidenced by willingness to serve, appreciation of service opportunities and youth assuming leadership roles related to service. Results were observed by the agent as well as reported by club leaders and in member record books. The De Baca County 4-H is always looking for a way to give back to the community. As with many counties this year, De Baca was struck hard with fires. The local volunteer firefighters and EMTs put in a lot of time this year fighting disasters. As a community appreciation/thank you project, the 4-H council came up with the idea to host a community dinner for our volunteers. Volunteers were invited to eat for free and others could buy a plate. The money raised was donated to the volunteer firefighter support group. There were 475 plates served and $1,000 was raised to donate to the support group. The National Honors Society, FFA, and a high school community service class worked with the 4-H to host the dinner. Horse Safety Meeting 9 4-H members attended a Horse Safety Workshop. Youth received training related to the safety and care of themselves, their equipment, and their horses when at home and while traveling to events. 50% of youth reported an increase in knowledge related to horse care. Project Workshops 33 4-H members attended 4-H project Workshops. Leaders held workshops in shooting sports, baking, sewing, and braiding. Youth received training related to: Shooting Sports- safety and shooting technique; baking- reading recipes, measuring, and evaluation; sewing- pattern and material selection, seam stitching, and modeling; and braiding-tension, and the different types of braids. 98% of youth showed an increase in knowledge related to their project area as observed by the leader or agent and demonstrated through exhibiting an item in the competition. Judging Practices 12 4-H members attended judging practices to prepare themselves for county and district contests. Youth received hands on training related to livestock judging, consumer decision making, wildlife, horse bowl, and wool. 100% of these members went on to compete at district contest. County Competitive Events County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 50% of novice youth advanced to District level competition. Contest Areas included Consumer Decision, Wildlife, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging, Poetry, Livestock Skill-a-Thon, Horse Bowl, Fashion Review, Rifle, and Archery. 95% of youth participating in competitive events increased mastery and independence related to teamwork, character and critical thinking as evidenced by team camaraderie, positive sportsmanship and completion of project related activities. Project Visits 33% of youth enrolled in 4-H in De Baca County are enrolled in animal projects. The agent made 15 visits to tag animals, check on animals, assist with clipping and shearing, and answer questions. Some visits were made with the local FFA advisor. Projects seen were market lambs, market swine, market steers, breeding heifers, and dairy heifers. Horse School 3 4-H members attended the statewide 4-H Horse School. Youth received hands on training related to horses and horsemanship. 100% of youth reported an increase in knowledge related to horse care and riding. 100% of youth also reported that they met other 4-H members, and became more self-motivated to work with their horse. Farm Safety Day 28 third grade students from Fort Sumner Elementary attended a tri-county Ag Safety Day in Santa Rosa. Safety issues covered included water, fire, 911, electrical, gun, animal, atv, and health safety. 100% of youth could identify at least one or more specific concepts learned. Youth Programming County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. The agent made 3 visits to third grade classrooms to speak about 4-H and the hands on activities that can be experienced through the many 4-H projects. 28 youth gained knowledge related to what 4-H is and what they can do in 4-H as a member. Each third grader also braided either a key chain or zipper pull using a braid from the Braiding I project. County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. 25 youth gained knowledge related to 4-H and the Cooperative Extension Service. During a community Walk-About planned by the 5th grade teacher, the class stopped by the Extension Office, as well as several other places of work, to visit with staff about opportunities offered by that organization/business. Scholarships and Fundraising Youth work with adult partners to solicit donations and sponsorships for 4-H programming, scholarships and county fair needs as well conducting fundraisers. The County’s main fundraising activity is the Fort Sumner Ranch Rodeo. This is a WRCA sanctioned event, and 4-H works with the Ranch Rodeo Committee to host the event by selling advertisements for the program, running the concession, and providing volunteer staff to assist with gate, arena work, and timing. The county raised over $4,000 toward providing quality programs. Youth gained knowledge and skills in marketing, communication, and contributing to a group effort. County Fair 35 youth participated in the De Baca County Fair showcasing their development of life skills through indoor and livestock exhibits related to over 200 project areas. Over 151 items were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. Over $52,000 was paid to County 4-H Members through premiums, junior livestock auctions and fair related scholarships. 63% of County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to agriculture, livestock, home economics, responsibility, and character as evidenced by the quality of projects presented and achievements won. Local Club Meetings & Programs 40% of all youth involved in the 4-H program increase public speaking and communication skills through demonstrations and leadership roles in their local club. County 4-H Council Meetings & Programs 14% of all youth involved in the 4-H program increase public speaking and communication skills through leadership roles at the County level.