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Youth Development (Doña Ana County)
Plan Goals
This plan deals with youth programming which include Project Work, Special Interest, School Enrichment, Competition, Clinics, Workshops, Outreach Efforts, Record Books, County Council, Officer Trainings and Camps.
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- Eva Madrid
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Youth Development
Impact Reports
Outreach Events:
National Night Out and the Hatch Chile Festival. Collaborative effort between Home Economists, Agronomy and Horticulture Agent, and 4-H Agent as well as 4-H members and families in bringing awareness of programs and services offered by the Doña Ana Cooperative Extension Service. Approximately, 300 youth and 150 adults at National Night Out and 310 youth and 120 parents at the Hatch Chile Festival visited educational tables.
4-H promotion – there were over 2000 elementary students and 500 adults who went through the 4-H Red Barn at the Southern New Mexico State Fair during the school tours conducted at the fair.
National Night Out and the Hatch Chile Festival. Collaborative effort between Home Economists, Agronomy and Horticulture Agent, and 4-H Agent as well as 4-H members and families in bringing awareness of programs and services offered by the Doña Ana Cooperative Extension Service. Approximately, 300 youth and 150 adults at National Night Out and 310 youth and 120 parents at the Hatch Chile Festival visited educational tables.
4-H promotion – there were over 2000 elementary students and 500 adults who went through the 4-H Red Barn at the Southern New Mexico State Fair during the school tours conducted at the fair.
Educational opportunities:
Record book workshop was conducted to assist members and parents on steps of completing county record book. There were 18 youth and 12 adults in attendance. Members have the opportunity to turn in record books at the end of October where they can earn a medal, certificate of Achievement and top novice, junior and senior awards.
August brought the third annual Dona Ana County Cloverbud Day. Agent collaborated with the leadership team, 4-H members and adult leaders in conducting Cloverbud Day. Cloverbuds had their own special day and learned about a variety of topics related to 4-H projects through fun hands-on activities. There were 57 cloverbuds and potential cloverbuds, 20 members who conducted activities and 42 parents who participated.
Rabbit showmanship clinic was conducted with help from club leader and member to teach youth about rabbit care, feeding, grooming and showmanship as youth prepared their animal projects for fairs. There were 14 youth and 10 adults present.
Record book workshop was conducted to assist members and parents on steps of completing county record book. There were 18 youth and 12 adults in attendance. Members have the opportunity to turn in record books at the end of October where they can earn a medal, certificate of Achievement and top novice, junior and senior awards.
August brought the third annual Dona Ana County Cloverbud Day. Agent collaborated with the leadership team, 4-H members and adult leaders in conducting Cloverbud Day. Cloverbuds had their own special day and learned about a variety of topics related to 4-H projects through fun hands-on activities. There were 57 cloverbuds and potential cloverbuds, 20 members who conducted activities and 42 parents who participated.
Rabbit showmanship clinic was conducted with help from club leader and member to teach youth about rabbit care, feeding, grooming and showmanship as youth prepared their animal projects for fairs. There were 14 youth and 10 adults present.
Expo/Fairs:
The 10th Annual Doña Ana County 4-H/FFA EXPO was held August 1st – 6th, 2011 at the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. There were 207 exhibitors who participated in this year’s EXPO in livestock, shooting sports, horse show and Achievement Day. This year for Achievement Day there were a total of 326 entries. There were 62 Novice, 20 Junior and 13 Senior members who participated in Achievement Day.
There were 225 youth who showed their livestock projects at the New Mexico State Fair, El Paso County Fair and the Southern New Mexico State Fair.
There were 59 4-H members who qualified to represent Dona Ana County with their non livestock exhibits at the State Fair in Albuquerque. A total of 99 exhibits from Dona Ana County were showcased in the 4-H Indoor Exhibit Department.
Approximately, 100 non livestock projects from Dona Ana, Catron, Luna, and Hidalgo counties were exhibited at the 4-H Red Barn at the Southern New Mexico State Fair; 35 of those exhibits were from Dona Ana County.
The 10th Annual Doña Ana County 4-H/FFA EXPO was held August 1st – 6th, 2011 at the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. There were 207 exhibitors who participated in this year’s EXPO in livestock, shooting sports, horse show and Achievement Day. This year for Achievement Day there were a total of 326 entries. There were 62 Novice, 20 Junior and 13 Senior members who participated in Achievement Day.
There were 225 youth who showed their livestock projects at the New Mexico State Fair, El Paso County Fair and the Southern New Mexico State Fair.
There were 59 4-H members who qualified to represent Dona Ana County with their non livestock exhibits at the State Fair in Albuquerque. A total of 99 exhibits from Dona Ana County were showcased in the 4-H Indoor Exhibit Department.
Approximately, 100 non livestock projects from Dona Ana, Catron, Luna, and Hidalgo counties were exhibited at the 4-H Red Barn at the Southern New Mexico State Fair; 35 of those exhibits were from Dona Ana County.
Rodeo:
Dona Ana County 4-H Rodeo Board along with the NM State 4-H Rodeo Board conducted the State 4-H Rodeo Finals at the Southern New Mexico State Fair Grounds in Dona Ana County. There were 78 members from 13 counties (Catron, Chavez, Cibola, Doña Ana, Grant, Harding, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Roosevelt, San Miguel and Sierra) around the state came to compete in the two day rodeo finals. There were 13 members from Dona Ana County who competed at the rodeo finals and many received top honors.
Dona Ana County 4-H Rodeo Board along with the NM State 4-H Rodeo Board conducted the State 4-H Rodeo Finals at the Southern New Mexico State Fair Grounds in Dona Ana County. There were 78 members from 13 counties (Catron, Chavez, Cibola, Doña Ana, Grant, Harding, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Roosevelt, San Miguel and Sierra) around the state came to compete in the two day rodeo finals. There were 13 members from Dona Ana County who competed at the rodeo finals and many received top honors.
Objective #15: 98% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H programming will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #1.
Objective #16: 98% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
• Competitive Events
o County – 33 Counties conduct competitive events and/or contest trainings to expand life skills and knowledge. Senior Age Youth (with 4 or more years 4-H experience) advance to State level competition. Contest Areas include:
Consumer Decision
Crops
Dairy
Fashion Magic
Fashion Revue
Favorite Foods
Home Ec Skill-a-thon
Horse Shows
Horse Judging
Horticulture
Land
Livestock Judging
Meats
Parliamentary Procedure
Presentations
Public Speaking
Quiz Bowls
Rodeos
Shooting Sports
Talent Contest
Wildlife Habitat
Wool Judging
o State – State 4-H Conference is conducted in July on campus at New Mexico State University for Senior age 4-H members qualifying at the County Level. Staff from the College of Ag & Home Economics serve as superintendents to conduct quality educational experiences for youth related to several subjects. Youth also participate in hands-on workshops and tours.
o National – Senior age 4-H members winning selected contests at the State Level are eligible to participate in National and Regional Contests.
339 senior age youth representing 30 counties participated in subject matter related contests (Ag & Natural Resources, Home Economics, and General) and hands-on workshops, increasing knowledge and life skills through education.
Objective #17: 50% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #3.
Objective #18: 75% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H club, school enrichment, special interest and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #4.
• In 2010, 339 youth with 4 years or more 4-H experience contributed to a statewide community service project during State 4-H Conference, donating funds to the Sunrise Lions Club to assist with the Lions Camp for the Deaf. New Mexico 4-H collected $3,000 to provide improvements to facilities and send children to camp.
Objective #19: 65% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in the 4-H club program will gain leadership and teamwork skills through leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills to local community members, organizations and projects, and provide primary leadership to statewide events.
Accomplishments:
• See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #5.
• State Leadership – Senior age 4-H youth with 4 or more years experience
o Youth serve in leadership roles at the state level by performing the following duties:
o Elected Officer
o Appointed Diplomat/Ambassador
o Event Coordinator
o Youth received training in the following areas:
o Parliamentary Procedure
o Public Speaking
o Recreation
o Conflict Resolution
o Leadership Skills
o Goal Setting
o Recruitment & Diversity
o Event Planning
Objective #20: 50% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in the 4-H club program will have established partnerships with local administrators and community leaders, effectively managing programs and facilitating change through youth/adult partnerships.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #6.
Objective #21: 85% of Agents and staff with at least 4 years of experience will increase professional and personal skills related to life skills and youth development by receiving quality training through theory, contest training, subject matter training, policy training and evaluation training.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all agent experience levels under Objective #7.
Overall Accomplishment for youth with at least 4 years experience:
4,659 youth ages 14-19 gained life skills through participation in the New Mexico 4-H
Program.
Overall Accomplishment for the NM 4-H Youth Development Program 2009-2010:
o 22,729 youth gained knowledge and skills related to Agriculture, including animal science and horticulture.
o 55,969 youth gained knowledge and skills related to Healthy Lifestyle Choices including fitness, nutrition, safety and substance abuse prevention.
o 15,520 youth gained knowledge and skills related to Science and Technology including biology, computers and electronics.
o 5,800 youth are contributing members of society through their service learning and citizenship projects. Members average three hours of service per year for a total of over 17,400 hours of community service.
o 68,929 youth are engaged in education programs provided by the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Program.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #1.
Objective #16: 98% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
• Competitive Events
o County – 33 Counties conduct competitive events and/or contest trainings to expand life skills and knowledge. Senior Age Youth (with 4 or more years 4-H experience) advance to State level competition. Contest Areas include:
Consumer Decision
Crops
Dairy
Fashion Magic
Fashion Revue
Favorite Foods
Home Ec Skill-a-thon
Horse Shows
Horse Judging
Horticulture
Land
Livestock Judging
Meats
Parliamentary Procedure
Presentations
Public Speaking
Quiz Bowls
Rodeos
Shooting Sports
Talent Contest
Wildlife Habitat
Wool Judging
o State – State 4-H Conference is conducted in July on campus at New Mexico State University for Senior age 4-H members qualifying at the County Level. Staff from the College of Ag & Home Economics serve as superintendents to conduct quality educational experiences for youth related to several subjects. Youth also participate in hands-on workshops and tours.
o National – Senior age 4-H members winning selected contests at the State Level are eligible to participate in National and Regional Contests.
339 senior age youth representing 30 counties participated in subject matter related contests (Ag & Natural Resources, Home Economics, and General) and hands-on workshops, increasing knowledge and life skills through education.
Objective #17: 50% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #3.
Objective #18: 75% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H club, school enrichment, special interest and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #4.
• In 2010, 339 youth with 4 years or more 4-H experience contributed to a statewide community service project during State 4-H Conference, donating funds to the Sunrise Lions Club to assist with the Lions Camp for the Deaf. New Mexico 4-H collected $3,000 to provide improvements to facilities and send children to camp.
Objective #19: 65% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in the 4-H club program will gain leadership and teamwork skills through leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills to local community members, organizations and projects, and provide primary leadership to statewide events.
Accomplishments:
• See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #5.
• State Leadership – Senior age 4-H youth with 4 or more years experience
o Youth serve in leadership roles at the state level by performing the following duties:
o Elected Officer
o Appointed Diplomat/Ambassador
o Event Coordinator
o Youth received training in the following areas:
o Parliamentary Procedure
o Public Speaking
o Recreation
o Conflict Resolution
o Leadership Skills
o Goal Setting
o Recruitment & Diversity
o Event Planning
Objective #20: 50% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in the 4-H club program will have established partnerships with local administrators and community leaders, effectively managing programs and facilitating change through youth/adult partnerships.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #6.
Objective #21: 85% of Agents and staff with at least 4 years of experience will increase professional and personal skills related to life skills and youth development by receiving quality training through theory, contest training, subject matter training, policy training and evaluation training.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all agent experience levels under Objective #7.
Overall Accomplishment for youth with at least 4 years experience:
4,659 youth ages 14-19 gained life skills through participation in the New Mexico 4-H
Program.
Overall Accomplishment for the NM 4-H Youth Development Program 2009-2010:
o 22,729 youth gained knowledge and skills related to Agriculture, including animal science and horticulture.
o 55,969 youth gained knowledge and skills related to Healthy Lifestyle Choices including fitness, nutrition, safety and substance abuse prevention.
o 15,520 youth gained knowledge and skills related to Science and Technology including biology, computers and electronics.
o 5,800 youth are contributing members of society through their service learning and citizenship projects. Members average three hours of service per year for a total of over 17,400 hours of community service.
o 68,929 youth are engaged in education programs provided by the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Program.