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Impact Report
| For plan | Youth Development (Socorro County) |
| Date | September 11, 2007, 5:10 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | The Socorro County Extension Service hosted their 1st Kids, Kows & More event this year at the Socorro County Fairgrounds. This was an educational and hands on learning experience that introduced children and adults to the agriculture industry and where their milk comes from. Kids, Kows & More was a unique fun filled experience that let kids experience the world of agriculture up close. The event was designed to give kids a little taste of all types of agriculture in their area. The program was open to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in Socorro County. Planning began in September 2006 which included meetings with local agencies to develop presentations, logistics of transportation, along with other concerns related to the program. The school aged children involved included students from Socorro, Magdalena, Lemitar, San Antonio and Alamo. Volunteer leaders presented topics on dairy production, sheep production, cattle ranching, farming, water conservation, horses, and farm animals. The program was a huge success with more than 550 youth and teachers attending the event. Evaluations were extremely positive from both teachers and students, most according to the evaluations leave with a better understanding of agriculture and the environment the surrounds them each day. |