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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Otero County)
Date October 28, 2011, 4:08 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report The Home Economist collaborated with the Ag Agent to organize and conduct the “Kids, Kows and More” school enrichment program in Otero County. This field trip allowed the Cooperative Extension Service to reach 645 fourth grade students in Otero County with educational and informational facts about agriculture and natural resources. Six learning stations were organized and included: NM Beef Council, NM Game and Fish, Local Pistachios Grower, Local Produce Producers- Otero County Master Gardener Program, Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom, and Natural Resource Conservation Service-Water Table. Teachers commented about the Otero County Kids, Kows and More Program, “Very well planned! Students were never bored and they learned so much! Kids (4-H’ers) helping were great as well. And, hands on! Loved it!” “The kids really enjoyed each presentation. They told us that it was a very fun and relaxing field trip.” “All of the presenters were great. The day was very well organized.” “It was a wonderful experience for the kids. Well organized. The 4-H young people were courteous and very helpful. Thank you for having us.” Some of the students commented, “Thank you for teaching me new information about ranching and farming. It was very interesting and I learned a lot.” “Thank you for providing us with the education about agriculture.” “Thanks for letting the 4th grade go to Kids, Kows, and More. My Favorite part was learning because there was learning in every activity.” Over 60% of the teachers in attendance agreed that, “this field trip increased the student’s knowledge about Otero County Agriculture” and saw an increase in their student’s knowledge of, “Otero County’s Natural Resources”. The great aspect of this field trip is that it is designed to be educational while allowing the students to have fun in an interactive atmosphere.