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Youth Development (Bernalillo County)
Plan Goals
Four-H members, leaders and parents will gain life skill knowledge and be exposed to life transforming experiences. Major areas of influence shall include: Personal Development, Animal Science, Plant Science, Natural Science, Creative Arts, Engineering
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Youth Development
Impact Reports
Bernalillo County 4-H Livestock Project Coordination
During the spring and summer months the agent spent 80 hours tagging and validating animals to be nominated for State Fair, tagging County Fair project animals and dispersing advice on feeding, facilities, rules, showmanship and evaluation during home visits. Some members also elected to attend State 4-H Livestock Schools provided by the State 4-H Office to further their project knowledge. Fifty members attended these events.
The Agent also served as an Assistant Instructor at the 2007 Livestock School. Evaluations came back very favorable towards the instruction provided.
An additional 280 hours were spent acting as the advisor to the Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council and Livestock and Sale Committee.
The Livestock Committee organized all Livestock events at County Fair and the Bernalillo County Fair 4-H livestock Sale. Fifty-two items were sold at the Sale which generated $114,000 for the kids. 122 youth exhibited 287 project animals at County Fair (Dairy, Beef, Lamb, Goat, Swine, Poultry, Rabbit, and Horse). During the Fair the agent acted as a liaison between Expo New Mexico Officials and 4-H Volunteers to make sure their needs were met and to ensure smooth shows.
Horse Council provides leadership to the 4-H Horse Project. The committee acted upon rule changes to the County Top Hand Contest and County Fair. In addition the agent assisted Horse Council with numerous events and activities including: Spring Horse Show, Fall Shaggy Show, Top Hand Contest, and many educational events and trainings for horse judging, hippology and horse public speaking.
Approximately 130 hours were utilized by the agent conducting competitive agriculture trainings and County Contests. These trainings and contests began in January and culminated in July. Additionally the agent acted as the superintendent or assisted other agents and specialists in the following contests held at Northwest District and State Contest; Horse Bowl, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging.
Fifteen members from Bernalillo County exhibited 40 entries at State Fair (Beef, Sheep, Meat Goat, Swine, and Dairy). The agent attended the fair to provide assistance where needed to the youth.
The following is a list of notable results at National, State and District Events:
• New Mexico State Fair- Reserve Grand Champion Steer
• New Mexico State Fair- Reserve Grand Champion Goat
• Horse Bowl -1st place Senior Team
• Horse Bowl -1st place Junior team
• Horse Judging- 6th place Senior team
• Horse Judging- 1st place Junior team
• Hippology- 1st place Senior team
• Livestock Judging- Coached one Senior Team
During the spring and summer months the agent spent 80 hours tagging and validating animals to be nominated for State Fair, tagging County Fair project animals and dispersing advice on feeding, facilities, rules, showmanship and evaluation during home visits. Some members also elected to attend State 4-H Livestock Schools provided by the State 4-H Office to further their project knowledge. Fifty members attended these events.
The Agent also served as an Assistant Instructor at the 2007 Livestock School. Evaluations came back very favorable towards the instruction provided.
An additional 280 hours were spent acting as the advisor to the Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council and Livestock and Sale Committee.
The Livestock Committee organized all Livestock events at County Fair and the Bernalillo County Fair 4-H livestock Sale. Fifty-two items were sold at the Sale which generated $114,000 for the kids. 122 youth exhibited 287 project animals at County Fair (Dairy, Beef, Lamb, Goat, Swine, Poultry, Rabbit, and Horse). During the Fair the agent acted as a liaison between Expo New Mexico Officials and 4-H Volunteers to make sure their needs were met and to ensure smooth shows.
Horse Council provides leadership to the 4-H Horse Project. The committee acted upon rule changes to the County Top Hand Contest and County Fair. In addition the agent assisted Horse Council with numerous events and activities including: Spring Horse Show, Fall Shaggy Show, Top Hand Contest, and many educational events and trainings for horse judging, hippology and horse public speaking.
Approximately 130 hours were utilized by the agent conducting competitive agriculture trainings and County Contests. These trainings and contests began in January and culminated in July. Additionally the agent acted as the superintendent or assisted other agents and specialists in the following contests held at Northwest District and State Contest; Horse Bowl, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging.
Fifteen members from Bernalillo County exhibited 40 entries at State Fair (Beef, Sheep, Meat Goat, Swine, and Dairy). The agent attended the fair to provide assistance where needed to the youth.
The following is a list of notable results at National, State and District Events:
• New Mexico State Fair- Reserve Grand Champion Steer
• New Mexico State Fair- Reserve Grand Champion Goat
• Horse Bowl -1st place Senior Team
• Horse Bowl -1st place Junior team
• Horse Judging- 6th place Senior team
• Horse Judging- 1st place Junior team
• Hippology- 1st place Senior team
• Livestock Judging- Coached one Senior Team
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.
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.
James (Elliott) Sachse has signed on to support Youth Development within Bernalillo County.