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Youth Development (Doña Ana County)
Plan Goals
Youth will be educated in hands-on learning experiences that promote life skills and expand there knowledge to develop positive lifelong productive citizens.
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The numbers for exhibiting livestock has maintained a steady average throughout the year the agent has been here. The agent has noticed some exhibitors’ graduating out of showing under 4-H but the agent has observed that the equal number of exhibitors leaving there is that same number starting up. The goal would be to increase that number but maintaining is difficult due to the changing of our society and economic triumphs.
Livestock projects in 4-H is one of the most difficult and time consuming projects of 4-H members. The youth need help and guidance in taking on this task with knowledge of proper feeding and nutrition, proper handling, maintaining the overall health and wellness of their project, and preparation for and at fairs. There were over 250 4-H youth participating in exhibiting livestock from rabbits to steers. In an effort to educate and assist the youth of Dona Ana County the agent provided assistance at all the fairs around the area that were attended by 4-H livestock exhibitors of Dona Ana County.
This year the agent took the lead along with local FFA teachers to start an all county tagging of 4-H and FFA animals that would be exhibited at this year fairs. The agent organized different meeting dates to tag animals, and coordinated with the New Mexico State Fair office to get all the tags that were needed. Since this was a new event for the County there was some uncertainty but at the end there was 100% participation from all exhibitors as well as the local fairs. Local fairs were very appreciative of it because it made checking in animals easier for them.
These past years have been difficult with the downfall of our economy. With these hard times it has made it difficult for 4-H Families exhibiting animals and traveling to fairs. But with strong efforts from the agent the County was able to maintain the numbers of exhibitors. Also with the large population growth in Doña Ana County there is an increase of urban interest in livestock. The agent recommends exhibiting rabbits or chickens making it easier for them to house the animals in urban areas. These past years we have seen a slight increase of exhibitors wanting to show those smaller animals.
This year the agent took the lead along with local FFA teachers to start an all county tagging of 4-H and FFA animals that would be exhibited at this year fairs. The agent organized different meeting dates to tag animals, and coordinated with the New Mexico State Fair office to get all the tags that were needed. Since this was a new event for the County there was some uncertainty but at the end there was 100% participation from all exhibitors as well as the local fairs. Local fairs were very appreciative of it because it made checking in animals easier for them.
These past years have been difficult with the downfall of our economy. With these hard times it has made it difficult for 4-H Families exhibiting animals and traveling to fairs. But with strong efforts from the agent the County was able to maintain the numbers of exhibitors. Also with the large population growth in Doña Ana County there is an increase of urban interest in livestock. The agent recommends exhibiting rabbits or chickens making it easier for them to house the animals in urban areas. These past years we have seen a slight increase of exhibitors wanting to show those smaller animals.
100% of youth who have served on the State 4-H Leadership Team retire with a better understanding of composing and conducting a hands-on educational workshop, designing and implementing a successful event, valuable teamwork skills, and what their leadership traits are and how to combine them with other team member’s traits to have successful team.
At State 4-H Conference 98% of the youth mastered skills in home economics, agricultural issues, demonstrations, judging, and public speaking. The youth also participated in a variety of workshops during the event. In these workshops the 76% of the youth mastered skills in teamwork, planning recreational activities, occupational skills, extra curricular campus activities and local employment resources.
Youth who attenede Senior Leadership Retreat were asked what was the most important leadership skill they learned during the retreat. 73% of the youth stated teamwork, 45% stated communication and 44% stated leadership traits were the skills they mastered by attending the workshops.
Youth at Teen-Get-Away were asked what the most important skill was to them when working with others in a team setting, 74% of the youth stated that communication was the most valuable skill to have.
Livestock projects in 4-H is one of the most difficult and time consuming projects of 4-H members. The youth need help and guidance in taking on this task with knowledge of proper feeding and nutrition, proper handling, maintaining the overall health and wellness of there project, and preparation for and at fairs. In an effort to educate and assist the youth of Dona Ana County I provided my assistance at all the fairs around the area that were attended by 4-H livestock exhibitors of Dona Ana County. These exhibitors were rewarded for their hard work by receiving awards and sale or premium money. This program in Dona Ana County is beneficial to the youth because it allows them to learn responsibility, management, and allows them to work with others and meet new people.
Members of the Dona Ana County 4-H also participate in annual events such as State 4-H Conference and others. In participating in these events the youth learn leadership skills, public speaking, and other skills that will benefit them through there life and carriers. As an agent we provide guidance and support to the 4-H members to help them succeed through there journey.
At State 4-H Conference 98% of the youth mastered skills in home economics, agricultural issues, demonstrations, judging, and public speaking. The youth also participated in a variety of workshops during the event. In these workshops the 76% of the youth mastered skills in teamwork, planning recreational activities, occupational skills, extra curricular campus activities and local employment resources.
Youth who attenede Senior Leadership Retreat were asked what was the most important leadership skill they learned during the retreat. 73% of the youth stated teamwork, 45% stated communication and 44% stated leadership traits were the skills they mastered by attending the workshops.
Youth at Teen-Get-Away were asked what the most important skill was to them when working with others in a team setting, 74% of the youth stated that communication was the most valuable skill to have.
Livestock projects in 4-H is one of the most difficult and time consuming projects of 4-H members. The youth need help and guidance in taking on this task with knowledge of proper feeding and nutrition, proper handling, maintaining the overall health and wellness of there project, and preparation for and at fairs. In an effort to educate and assist the youth of Dona Ana County I provided my assistance at all the fairs around the area that were attended by 4-H livestock exhibitors of Dona Ana County. These exhibitors were rewarded for their hard work by receiving awards and sale or premium money. This program in Dona Ana County is beneficial to the youth because it allows them to learn responsibility, management, and allows them to work with others and meet new people.
Members of the Dona Ana County 4-H also participate in annual events such as State 4-H Conference and others. In participating in these events the youth learn leadership skills, public speaking, and other skills that will benefit them through there life and carriers. As an agent we provide guidance and support to the 4-H members to help them succeed through there journey.
100% of youth who have served on the State 4-H Leadership Team retire with a better understanding of composing and conducting a hands-on educational workshop, designing and implementing a successful event, valuable teamwork skills, and what their leadership traits are and how to combine them with other team member’s traits to have successful team.
At State 4-H Conference 98% of the youth mastered skills in home economics, agricultural issues, demonstrations, judging, and public speaking. The youth also participated in a variety of workshops during the event. In these workshops the 76% of the youth mastered skills in teamwork, planning recreational activities, occupational skills, extra curricular campus activities and local employment resources.