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Impact Report
| For plan | Youth Development (Bernalillo County) |
| Date | October 3, 2007, 9:15 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Kids Kows and More- Bernalillo County Approximately 900 Albuquerque Area 2-4 grade youth along with their teachers and some parents participated in the eighth annual event. The purpose of the program is to familiarize individuals with the agriculture industry and the importance of the food and fiber system. The students had the opportunity to explore agriculture through five stations: 1. Dairy-which was hosted by SW Dairy Farmers Inc., gave the youth a chance to see a cow being milked and learn about the dairy industry. 2. Beef- hosted by NM Beef Council, told the story of the life as a rancher and the importance of land stewardship to the rancher. 3. 4-H is Fun- A look at the 4-H Program with information on joining a clun and recreation 4. Horses- hosted by the NM Quarter Horse Association, told the story of the horse in history and as an important recreational industry in the New Mexico. 5. Sheep- sponsored by the NM Wool Growers and hosted by Agent Pat Melendrez, gave the students a chance to actually see a sheep being shorn and learn about the Sheep and Wool Industry in general. The entire Bernalillo County 4-H Staff assisted with the event and 4-H youth and volunteers were assigned as group leaders. All classes were given learning material to help reinforce what they had learned at the event. Additionally they were given a choice of chocolate or white milk from Creamland Dairies. All in all, the entire program proved to be a success. Many repeat teachers responded that they look forward to this event every year, while many first timers felt the program was a valuable experience. |