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Impact Report
| For plan | Youth Development (Rio Arriba County) |
| Date | November 1, 2011, 3:35 pm |
| For Objective | Medium-term Show medium-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Livestock Related Programming The 4-H livestock projects have historically been amongst the popular project areas in Rio Arriba County. Past needs assessments highlighted the need for program specific topics like: livestock nutrition, showmanship and animal husbandry. Taking this into account, the agent has worked with local businesses and community members to organize a recurring county wide livestock nutrition seminar series. During the first seminar, the 13 participants were exposed to livestock selection, nutritional needs of show animals, showmanship and recordkeeping. Though the livestock seminar programming preceded the agent’s tenure in the County’s activities, the program has grown in support, participation and attendance in the last couple years since the agent’s occupancy. Livestock species specific programming held in the county included: the Northern Rio Grande Classic Steer and Heifer Jackpot which seven members exhibited eight steers; Lamb and Goat Showmanship Clinic which had 34 participants; Horsemanship and self confidence clinic where 22 participants in the two-day event and Rabbit Showmanship Clinic which had 10 attendees (73 total participants). Based on evaluations from the individual programs, the agent plans to continue offering such topic specific events while introducing other livestock related programming identified by clientele and informal needs assessments. |