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Impact Report
| For plan | Youth Development (Catron County) |
| Date | October 27, 2011, 7:39 pm |
| For Objective | Medium-term Show medium-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Due to a vacancy in the Catron County office I have assumed all 4H duties this year. These are challenging times financially and other wise for families. Many families look at 4H as a hassle the meetings, the fund raising, the deadlines, are all excuses used by parents to not allow or encourage their children to participate in the 4H program. The number of members in Catron County has remained fairly constant the past few years. However, the number of youth participating at district, regional, state and national activities has been greatly reduced. We as extension professionals need to constantly evaluate our programs. I would hate for youth to lose the opportunity to be a 4H member and all of the positive life skills that it teaches. I presented a cattle handling program to more than 600 youth and adults at Ranch Days. The presentation included the New Mexico livestock board requirements for proof of ownership and other management practices associated with beef cattle production. Catron County hosted a 4H rodeo for the third year in row. Many members and volunteers came together to successfully host our rodeo. Catron County had more than 10 youth participate in the 4H rodeo program this year. They included many yearend winners. Organized practices were held for many of these youth through the summer. I also acted as an instructor for 4H livestock school. I really enjoy working with steer and heifer exhibitors from around the state. Members learn to select, feed, fit and show their projects. I receive many comments and letters each year about the success of participants at their local shows. |