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Youth Development (Socorro County)
Plan Goals
Provide opportunities for youth to become productive members of society through a variety of activities.
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- Thomas L. Dean
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Youth Development
Impact Reports
Judging
County Competitive events and contest training were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 25% of novice, 5% of junior and 10% of senior youth advanced to District and/or State level competition. Contest areas included horse, entomology, horticulture, wildlife, public speaking, crops and consumer decision making. Youth increased knowledge in the following areas self discipline, critical thinking, decision making, teamwork, problem solving, and subject matter knowledge. During district contest every youth can home with a ribbon and only 2 youth did not come home with a blue ribbon. The novice and junior youth worked very hard, practicing every Monday and Tuesday from April to June. One parent was reported telling the Agent after district contest that she had really seen a change in her daughter. She said that they couldn’t get their daughter to be very competitive and after all the practice and competitions she has become more competitive at rodeo, soccer and even school.
County Competitive events and contest training were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 25% of novice, 5% of junior and 10% of senior youth advanced to District and/or State level competition. Contest areas included horse, entomology, horticulture, wildlife, public speaking, crops and consumer decision making. Youth increased knowledge in the following areas self discipline, critical thinking, decision making, teamwork, problem solving, and subject matter knowledge. During district contest every youth can home with a ribbon and only 2 youth did not come home with a blue ribbon. The novice and junior youth worked very hard, practicing every Monday and Tuesday from April to June. One parent was reported telling the Agent after district contest that she had really seen a change in her daughter. She said that they couldn’t get their daughter to be very competitive and after all the practice and competitions she has become more competitive at rodeo, soccer and even school.
Fairs
55 4-H youth participated in the Socorro County Fair showcasing their development of life skills through indoor and livestock exhibits related to over 200 project areas. 278 indoor items and 218 livestock projects were exhibited. Youth received recognition through ribbons, belt buckles and trophies and were given feedback for continued improvement and knowledge of skills. Over $66,000 was paid to 4-H members who made the Jr. Livestock Sale through the purchase of their animals and add-ons from the community. 30% of Socorro County youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to market swine, market steer, market lambs, meat goats, poultry, rabbits, housing and interior design, baking, sewing and arts and crafts as evidenced by the quality of projects being exhibited. The quality of livestock being exhibited at the Socorro County fair continues to increase each year this is evident by the placing they are receiving at the other State and regional fairs. Tommy Thompson judge of the Socorro County Fair stated during the Socorro County Swine Show that Socorro County needs to be commended for the quality of livestock being raised.
In order to prepare some of the youth for the show, the Agent hosted a show clinic at the rodeo grounds in Magdalena. Youth received hands on training related to grooming, showmanship techniques and appropriate show attire. 100% of the youth who attended the show clinic were able to clip their own animals for show and were in the top 10 in the showmanship contest. Youth reported gaining knowledge in clipping, feeding for show week, and proper use of a show stick. 100% of youth increased mastery skills such as self-esteem, teamwork, cooperation and goal setting.
55 4-H youth participated in the Socorro County Fair showcasing their development of life skills through indoor and livestock exhibits related to over 200 project areas. 278 indoor items and 218 livestock projects were exhibited. Youth received recognition through ribbons, belt buckles and trophies and were given feedback for continued improvement and knowledge of skills. Over $66,000 was paid to 4-H members who made the Jr. Livestock Sale through the purchase of their animals and add-ons from the community. 30% of Socorro County youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to market swine, market steer, market lambs, meat goats, poultry, rabbits, housing and interior design, baking, sewing and arts and crafts as evidenced by the quality of projects being exhibited. The quality of livestock being exhibited at the Socorro County fair continues to increase each year this is evident by the placing they are receiving at the other State and regional fairs. Tommy Thompson judge of the Socorro County Fair stated during the Socorro County Swine Show that Socorro County needs to be commended for the quality of livestock being raised.
In order to prepare some of the youth for the show, the Agent hosted a show clinic at the rodeo grounds in Magdalena. Youth received hands on training related to grooming, showmanship techniques and appropriate show attire. 100% of the youth who attended the show clinic were able to clip their own animals for show and were in the top 10 in the showmanship contest. Youth reported gaining knowledge in clipping, feeding for show week, and proper use of a show stick. 100% of youth increased mastery skills such as self-esteem, teamwork, cooperation and goal setting.
Union County Leadership Training means to be a good officer, what their office duties are, and communication, teamwork and decision making skills. Youth participated in an obstacle course in order to reinforce these skills being taught. Youth split up into groups and worked as a team to complete the course. 100% of the youth worked as a team and to make the correct decisions in order to successfully completed the task. Through this training youth learned life skills such as teamwork, decision-making, planning/organizing, goal setting, communication, cooperation and leadership.
JAKES camp
The 4-H program team up with the Wild Turkey Federation to put on the 2nd Jakes camp in Socorro and Catron County. Eighteen youth and 12 adults attended this overnight natural resource retreat at Datil Well. A host of workshops were administered to the youth. Rifle, Archery, Orienteering, Wildlife Management, Bear Wise, and a conservation project were delivered by several agencies. Youth expressed an overall enthusiasm for the program and would be back next year and tell their friends. They also stated they learned a lot about erosion and conservation due to the hands on project. Youth learned a variety of life skills such as problem solving, using resources wisely, how to be a responsible citizen, teamwork, and specific subject matter training.
The 4-H program team up with the Wild Turkey Federation to put on the 2nd Jakes camp in Socorro and Catron County. Eighteen youth and 12 adults attended this overnight natural resource retreat at Datil Well. A host of workshops were administered to the youth. Rifle, Archery, Orienteering, Wildlife Management, Bear Wise, and a conservation project were delivered by several agencies. Youth expressed an overall enthusiasm for the program and would be back next year and tell their friends. They also stated they learned a lot about erosion and conservation due to the hands on project. Youth learned a variety of life skills such as problem solving, using resources wisely, how to be a responsible citizen, teamwork, and specific subject matter training.
Kids, Kows & More: Socorro County Extension Service hosted their 3rd Annual Kids, Kows & More on April 30, 2009. 500 youth and 50 teachers attended the event which was an educational and hands-on learning experience that introduced children and adults to the agriculture industry and where their milk comes from. The program was open to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in Socorro County. Students rotated through seven fifteen minute presentations, topics included: Food for America: Where do we get our meat?, Cattle Ranching; Seeds, Farming, Water Conservation, Sheep Shearing, and Where our Milk comes from. Following the event, we have an essay contest and the winner of the essay contest wins a $100 savings bond and an ice cream party for their entire class. 4-H materials are sent home with each student and teacher by putting a pencil and brochure into each goody bag.
HEAD: Thinking
• Learning to Lean – Youth learn about a variety of agricultural related topics. Many of these kids have no idea where their food and clothing comes from and we are trying to do our part to change that.
HEAD: Managing
• Wise Use of Resources – Through Kids, Kows and More youth are learning how to conserve many of our earth resources such as water. Water is very limited in New Mexico and we need to teach our youth early on how to conserve it.
HEAD: Thinking
• Learning to Lean – Youth learn about a variety of agricultural related topics. Many of these kids have no idea where their food and clothing comes from and we are trying to do our part to change that.
HEAD: Managing
• Wise Use of Resources – Through Kids, Kows and More youth are learning how to conserve many of our earth resources such as water. Water is very limited in New Mexico and we need to teach our youth early on how to conserve it.