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Impact Report

For plan Life Skills Development (Santa Fe County)
Date November 1, 2011, 8:02 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report The youth agriculture program in Santa Fe County continues to grow year after year. Despite the fact that the majority of the population lives in urban areas there are still many members that focus on the agricultural related projects. Members participated in numerous activities throughout the year that developed their skills related to their project work. This year approximately 235 animals were tagged, an increase of 7% from the previous year. Many hours were spent throughout the show season working with these exhibitors and their livestock. This year the agent hosted the 2nd annual lamb and goat showmanship clinic for members within the county. The agent arranged for experts within each field to deliver instruction to members relating to showmanship, health, nutrition, grooming etc. The agent also arranged to have a sheep shearer on hand to shear any lambs that might need it. The clinic was very hands-on and very successful. Over 45 members and their parents were in attendance. Several participants requested more clinics in the future. Santa Fe County livestock exhibitors were very active this year. Many participated in jackpot shows throughout the summer. Santa Fe County sent 10 participants to the state livestock school and 8 participants to state horse school. A culmination of the project work done throughout the 4-H year was evident at the County Fair. At the county fair 67 4-H members exhibited livestock with 192 entries, a 5% increase from the previous year. The junior livestock auction at the county fair generated at total of $84,901.87. 64 exhibits were sold through the auction this year belonging to 45 different exhibitors. Santa Fe County also sent 15 livestock exhibitors to State Fair this year. One of the major accomplishments for the county livestock program is that five members sold livestock through the junior livestock auction at the state fair. This is the largest representation that Santa Fe County has ever had for this event. The agent also worked extensively with the small animal project areas within the county. In response to the success of the livestock clinic the agent hosted the 2nd annual small animal clinic to address much of the same need. The agent arranged for a rabbit and poultry leaders and members from the county to answer questions about breed, sex, variety etc. Members were able to bring their rabbits and poultry and learn more about them in a hands-on environment. Rabbits were also tattooed with identification numbers. 40 members attended the clinic, a 40% increase from the previous year. Members became more excited about their project and asked for more learning opportunities such as this.