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Youth Development (Otero County)
Plan Goals
This plan deals with Project Work; Special Interest; School Enrichment; Competition; Clinics; Workshops; Outreach Efforts; Record Books; Camps; County Council; Officer Trainings; Junior/Teen Leaders; Anything related to YOUTH programming.
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Youth Development
Impact Reports
Through five county 4-H steer project weigh days, the 31 youth preparing their steers for county, regional, and state fair exhibited their record keeping skills and responsibility in monitoring their animals weight and caloric intake, by all 31 steers being not over the weight requirements nor under the weight requirements but within those requirements and able to show at county fair and subsequent fairs. Some youth with goat, swine, and lambs also attended but most had home or neighbors small livestock scales on which they monitored their animals’ weights.
Attending the county 4-H tag days (two, for steers and heifers and two, for goats, swine, and lambs), 73 youth enrolled in 4-H swine projects, 54 youth in 4-H lamb projects, 51 youth enrolled 4-H goat projects, 31 in 4-H steer projects, eight in 4-H rabbits, and four enrolled in 4-H heifer projects took the responsibility of bringing their 4-H animals to the fairgrounds, completing the paperwork requiring data about themselves and their animal, waiting in line for their turn, and holding onto that paper work until county fair.
The same number of youth listed above had the responsibility of feeding, grooming, caring for, and closely monitoring their animals, sometimes with the help of their family members, for five to seven months (depending on the species), to finally bring their animals to county fair, care for them in a foreign environment for a week, and exhibit them in front of a barn full of spectators.
In weekly practices over a two month period the agent coached eight youth on 4-H Horticulture teams where these youth learned the desirable qualities of healthy fruits, nuts, vegetables, and ornamentals, judged classes of this produce using that criteria, and identified several species of this produce to exhibit their life skills of decision making, team work, and identifying produce that will be consumed by themselves and their families in the future. Their participation in the 4-H Horticulture competitions at county, district, and state allowed them to see how well they had honed their skills.
The agent put-on the 4-H Wildlife Contest at the district level. Studying and practicing for this contest allows youth to develop such life skills as wildlife identification and habit evaluation which will be useful to them, should they choose careers in this field, or just as being informed citizens and voters as humans and wildlife sharing habitat and resources becomes a bigger issue on our planet.
The agent assisted with a 4-H County Council Community Service project of cleaning up at local animal rescue, where the life skill of helping and providing a valuable service to others for the intrinsic good of the act and not for monetary remuneration was honed.
The agent accompanied senior 4-Hers to State 4-H contest where they had the opportunity to test the life skills of decision making, teamwork, organization, and identification in contests where they competed with and enjoyed making new friends with other youth from all areas of the state.
The agent assisted with county shooting sports contests in archery, pistol, shotgun, 22-rifle, and air rifle where youth exhibit and test their life skills of carefully listening to and following directions, following safety rules, looking out for others, teamwork, and marksmanship skills that will prepare them for careers in law enforcement, the military, Border Patrol, Game and Fish, or others they might choose.
The agent assisted a local farmer and hoop house grower with a 4-H Vegetable Garden project where 15 novice and junior aged youth and 4 adults planted various vegetable seeds in 15 to 25 Dixie cups, watered them, took them home, planted them in the ground after two weeks of germination, and were able to see the fruits of their labors, the miracle of growth, and where the produce in the market really comes from.
The County 4-H Leadership Workshop taught leadership skills of parliamentary procedure, teamwork, entertaining a group with games, making groups feel at ease with icebreakers, and the duties and responsibilities of each officer in a club. 4-Hers got to see how well they had learned these leadership skills when they returned to their clubs and ran for office or just participated in meetings.
New adult 4-H project leaders received training from the county extension agents when they participated in the Otero County 4-H Project Leader Training. Leaders received information and reassurance on topics such as: how children learn, becoming familiar with the project material and criteria for projects to be entered in the fair, asking parents for help with the project or project meetings, using lots of positive reinforcement with youth, etc.
The Home Economist and Ag Agent collaborated to organize and conduct the “Kids, Kows and More” school enrichment program in Otero County. This field trip allowed the Cooperative Extension Service to reach 645 fourth grade students in Otero County with educational and informational facts about agriculture and natural resources. Six learning stations were organized and included: NM Beef Council, NM Game and Fish, Local Pistachios Grower, Local Produce Producers- Otero County Master Gardener Program, Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom, and Natural Resource Conservation Service-Water Table. Teachers commented about the Otero County Kids, Kows and More Program, “Very well planned! Students were never bored and they learned so much! Kids (4-H’ers) helping were great as well. And, hands on! Loved it!” “The kids really enjoyed each presentation. They told us that it was a very fun and relaxing field trip.” “All of the presenters were great. The day was very well organized.” “It was a wonderful experience for the kids. Well organized. The 4-H young people were courteous and very helpful. Thank you for having us.” Some of the students commented, “Thank you for teaching me new information about ranching and farming. It was very interesting and I learned a lot.” “Thank you for providing us with the education about agriculture.” “Thanks for letting the 4th grade go to Kids, Kows, and More. My Favorite part was learning because there was learning in every activity.” Over 60% of the teachers in attendance agreed that, “this field trip increased the student’s knowledge about Otero County Agriculture” and saw an increase in their student’s knowledge of, “Otero County’s Natural Resources”. The great aspect of this field trip is that it is designed to be educational while allowing the students to have fun in an interactive atmosphere while learning about where the food they consume comes from and the soil, water, and other environmental elements needed to produce it.
Attending the county 4-H tag days (two, for steers and heifers and two, for goats, swine, and lambs), 73 youth enrolled in 4-H swine projects, 54 youth in 4-H lamb projects, 51 youth enrolled 4-H goat projects, 31 in 4-H steer projects, eight in 4-H rabbits, and four enrolled in 4-H heifer projects took the responsibility of bringing their 4-H animals to the fairgrounds, completing the paperwork requiring data about themselves and their animal, waiting in line for their turn, and holding onto that paper work until county fair.
The same number of youth listed above had the responsibility of feeding, grooming, caring for, and closely monitoring their animals, sometimes with the help of their family members, for five to seven months (depending on the species), to finally bring their animals to county fair, care for them in a foreign environment for a week, and exhibit them in front of a barn full of spectators.
In weekly practices over a two month period the agent coached eight youth on 4-H Horticulture teams where these youth learned the desirable qualities of healthy fruits, nuts, vegetables, and ornamentals, judged classes of this produce using that criteria, and identified several species of this produce to exhibit their life skills of decision making, team work, and identifying produce that will be consumed by themselves and their families in the future. Their participation in the 4-H Horticulture competitions at county, district, and state allowed them to see how well they had honed their skills.
The agent put-on the 4-H Wildlife Contest at the district level. Studying and practicing for this contest allows youth to develop such life skills as wildlife identification and habit evaluation which will be useful to them, should they choose careers in this field, or just as being informed citizens and voters as humans and wildlife sharing habitat and resources becomes a bigger issue on our planet.
The agent assisted with a 4-H County Council Community Service project of cleaning up at local animal rescue, where the life skill of helping and providing a valuable service to others for the intrinsic good of the act and not for monetary remuneration was honed.
The agent accompanied senior 4-Hers to State 4-H contest where they had the opportunity to test the life skills of decision making, teamwork, organization, and identification in contests where they competed with and enjoyed making new friends with other youth from all areas of the state.
The agent assisted with county shooting sports contests in archery, pistol, shotgun, 22-rifle, and air rifle where youth exhibit and test their life skills of carefully listening to and following directions, following safety rules, looking out for others, teamwork, and marksmanship skills that will prepare them for careers in law enforcement, the military, Border Patrol, Game and Fish, or others they might choose.
The agent assisted a local farmer and hoop house grower with a 4-H Vegetable Garden project where 15 novice and junior aged youth and 4 adults planted various vegetable seeds in 15 to 25 Dixie cups, watered them, took them home, planted them in the ground after two weeks of germination, and were able to see the fruits of their labors, the miracle of growth, and where the produce in the market really comes from.
The County 4-H Leadership Workshop taught leadership skills of parliamentary procedure, teamwork, entertaining a group with games, making groups feel at ease with icebreakers, and the duties and responsibilities of each officer in a club. 4-Hers got to see how well they had learned these leadership skills when they returned to their clubs and ran for office or just participated in meetings.
New adult 4-H project leaders received training from the county extension agents when they participated in the Otero County 4-H Project Leader Training. Leaders received information and reassurance on topics such as: how children learn, becoming familiar with the project material and criteria for projects to be entered in the fair, asking parents for help with the project or project meetings, using lots of positive reinforcement with youth, etc.
The Home Economist and Ag Agent collaborated to organize and conduct the “Kids, Kows and More” school enrichment program in Otero County. This field trip allowed the Cooperative Extension Service to reach 645 fourth grade students in Otero County with educational and informational facts about agriculture and natural resources. Six learning stations were organized and included: NM Beef Council, NM Game and Fish, Local Pistachios Grower, Local Produce Producers- Otero County Master Gardener Program, Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom, and Natural Resource Conservation Service-Water Table. Teachers commented about the Otero County Kids, Kows and More Program, “Very well planned! Students were never bored and they learned so much! Kids (4-H’ers) helping were great as well. And, hands on! Loved it!” “The kids really enjoyed each presentation. They told us that it was a very fun and relaxing field trip.” “All of the presenters were great. The day was very well organized.” “It was a wonderful experience for the kids. Well organized. The 4-H young people were courteous and very helpful. Thank you for having us.” Some of the students commented, “Thank you for teaching me new information about ranching and farming. It was very interesting and I learned a lot.” “Thank you for providing us with the education about agriculture.” “Thanks for letting the 4th grade go to Kids, Kows, and More. My Favorite part was learning because there was learning in every activity.” Over 60% of the teachers in attendance agreed that, “this field trip increased the student’s knowledge about Otero County Agriculture” and saw an increase in their student’s knowledge of, “Otero County’s Natural Resources”. The great aspect of this field trip is that it is designed to be educational while allowing the students to have fun in an interactive atmosphere while learning about where the food they consume comes from and the soil, water, and other environmental elements needed to produce it.
Elizabeth Gordon has signed on to support Youth Development within Otero County.
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.
Objective #8: 98% of youth with 2-3 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 #9: 98% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
Accomplishments:
• Competitive Events
o County – 33 Counties conduct competitive events and/or contest trainings to expand life skills and knowledge. Junior Youth (with 2-3 Years 4-H experience) advance to District 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 District – 4 Extension 4-H Districts conduct District level competitive events annually. District competition is for Novice or Junior youth who qualify at the County level. Contests are hosted by Counties on a rotation and supported by State 4-H Staff. 2010 events were: Southeast District Contest in De Baca County – 500 youth; Combined Northern District Contest in Bernalillo County – 185 youth; and Southwest District Contest in Hidalgo County – 180 youth.
288 Junior age youth, with 2-3 years experience in 4-H participated in District level competition increasing knowledge and life skills through education.
Objective #10: 50% of youth with 2-3 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 #11: 75% of youth with 2-3 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, youth with 2-3 years or more 4-H experience contributed to a statewide community service project during Youth Get Away writing letters of support to children with deployed military parents in partnership with the Operation Military Kids Program.
Objective #12: 65% of youth with 2-3 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.
• County Council Leadership – Generally youth with at least 3 years 4-H experience
o Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties:
o Elected Officer
o Appointed Leadership
o Event Coordinator
o Committee Chair/Member
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 District/Multi-County Leadership Trainings
Objective #13: 50% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in the 4-H club program will establish 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 #14: 85% of Agents and staff with 2-3 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 2-3 years experience:
7,852 youth ages 12-13 gained life skills through participation in the New Mexico 4-H Program.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #1.
Objective #9: 98% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
Accomplishments:
• Competitive Events
o County – 33 Counties conduct competitive events and/or contest trainings to expand life skills and knowledge. Junior Youth (with 2-3 Years 4-H experience) advance to District 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 District – 4 Extension 4-H Districts conduct District level competitive events annually. District competition is for Novice or Junior youth who qualify at the County level. Contests are hosted by Counties on a rotation and supported by State 4-H Staff. 2010 events were: Southeast District Contest in De Baca County – 500 youth; Combined Northern District Contest in Bernalillo County – 185 youth; and Southwest District Contest in Hidalgo County – 180 youth.
288 Junior age youth, with 2-3 years experience in 4-H participated in District level competition increasing knowledge and life skills through education.
Objective #10: 50% of youth with 2-3 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 #11: 75% of youth with 2-3 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, youth with 2-3 years or more 4-H experience contributed to a statewide community service project during Youth Get Away writing letters of support to children with deployed military parents in partnership with the Operation Military Kids Program.
Objective #12: 65% of youth with 2-3 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.
• County Council Leadership – Generally youth with at least 3 years 4-H experience
o Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties:
o Elected Officer
o Appointed Leadership
o Event Coordinator
o Committee Chair/Member
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 District/Multi-County Leadership Trainings
Objective #13: 50% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in the 4-H club program will establish 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 #14: 85% of Agents and staff with 2-3 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 2-3 years experience:
7,852 youth ages 12-13 gained life skills through participation in the New Mexico 4-H Program.