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Youth Development (Curry County)
Plan Goals
4-H youth will develop, learn and refine life skills through various types of activities making a difference in their own lives, the lives of those in their family and those in their community.
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Youth Development
Impact Reports
Summer Livestock Workshops
Showmanship and feeding techniques were the focus of the summer livestock workshops. Individuals brought their livestock projects to the fairgrounds and worked on showing their animals. Youth were instructed by Office Staff, FFA teachers, and volunteer leaders on proper techniques for showing. Youth were also instructed on proper grooming and show day preparation. Animals were evaluated for their final progress through the summer feeding program and final adjustments were made to improve exhibits before exhibition in county fair. Adult and Teen leaders were allowed the opportunity to work with younger youth on showmanship techniques. Forty four youth were involved in these workshops. Improvements in showmanship were observed while at the workshops and re-evaluated again during county fair and progress was made with all individuals in attendance of these workshops.
Showmanship and feeding techniques were the focus of the summer livestock workshops. Individuals brought their livestock projects to the fairgrounds and worked on showing their animals. Youth were instructed by Office Staff, FFA teachers, and volunteer leaders on proper techniques for showing. Youth were also instructed on proper grooming and show day preparation. Animals were evaluated for their final progress through the summer feeding program and final adjustments were made to improve exhibits before exhibition in county fair. Adult and Teen leaders were allowed the opportunity to work with younger youth on showmanship techniques. Forty four youth were involved in these workshops. Improvements in showmanship were observed while at the workshops and re-evaluated again during county fair and progress was made with all individuals in attendance of these workshops.
ATV Safety
Curry County 4-H agent presented the ATV Safety workshop at the Clovis Farm Safety Day Camp and Lovington Farm Safety Day Camp. 4th Graders from Curry, Roosevelt, and Quay counties in NM and Parmer County in Texas along with teachers and parents attended Progressive Farm Safety Day at the fairgrounds in Clovis, NM. 936 youth, teachers, and parents were instructed on safety equipment, laws, proper riding techniques, and safe handling of an ATV at the Clovis Farm Safety Day Camp. Youth were quizzed by the instructor at the end of the workshop on each of these areas and knowledge was gained in all areas taught.
Curry County 4-H agent presented the ATV Safety workshop at the Clovis Farm Safety Day Camp and Lovington Farm Safety Day Camp. 4th Graders from Curry, Roosevelt, and Quay counties in NM and Parmer County in Texas along with teachers and parents attended Progressive Farm Safety Day at the fairgrounds in Clovis, NM. 936 youth, teachers, and parents were instructed on safety equipment, laws, proper riding techniques, and safe handling of an ATV at the Clovis Farm Safety Day Camp. Youth were quizzed by the instructor at the end of the workshop on each of these areas and knowledge was gained in all areas taught.
4-H Re-leaf Project
4-H youth and volunteer leaders were allowed the opportunity to partner with the Curry County administration on a project that allowed for the beautification of the Curry County fairgrounds. Through a series of work days involving thirty-four youth and volunteers from the 4-H program and several members of the community an area was established where trees and flowers were planted to create a “park” within the Curry county fairgrounds. Youth and adults had a sense of pride and self accomplishment when the project was finished. Youth were able to revisit their project during the county fair and see the growth of the plants they planted through the spring.
Summer Project Workshops
Youth involved in the “This is 4-H” project were allowed the opportunity to attend a workshop this summer. During the workshop youth learned interesting facts about 4-H, worked through the project book, participated in activities, and painted a 4-H t-shirt. Youth were then able to enter the workbook and t-shirt for competition in the local county fair. Many exhibits went to higher levels of competition. Youth gained knowledge and skills about the 4-H program and painting on fabric showing their artistic skills.
Youth interested in leathercraft were allowed the opportunity to attend a workshop learning proper techniques of working with leather. A volunteer instructor worked with the youth to teach them proper techniques, preparation, and care of leather after products are finished. Youth were allowed to create several exhibits that were exhibited in competition in the local county fair. Many exhibits went to higher levels of competition. Youth gained skills in leathercraft and through evaluation enjoyed the workshop.
Youth involved in the “This is 4-H” project were allowed the opportunity to attend a workshop this summer. During the workshop youth learned interesting facts about 4-H, worked through the project book, participated in activities, and painted a 4-H t-shirt. Youth were then able to enter the workbook and t-shirt for competition in the local county fair. Many exhibits went to higher levels of competition. Youth gained knowledge and skills about the 4-H program and painting on fabric showing their artistic skills.
Youth interested in leathercraft were allowed the opportunity to attend a workshop learning proper techniques of working with leather. A volunteer instructor worked with the youth to teach them proper techniques, preparation, and care of leather after products are finished. Youth were allowed to create several exhibits that were exhibited in competition in the local county fair. Many exhibits went to higher levels of competition. Youth gained skills in leathercraft and through evaluation enjoyed the workshop.
Coordinated NM State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest in Raton, NM at the NRA Whittington Center. Senior age 4-H members participated in the event to demonstrate proficiencies in various shooting disciplines. Top placed teams qualified for the national event in June. There were 210 youth competing. (Increase of 35 4-Her’s from 2006.)
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Coordinated NM State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest in Raton, NM at the NRA Whittington Center. Senior age 4-H members participated in the event to demonstrate proficiencies in various shooting disciplines. Top placed teams qualified for the national event in June. There were 210 youth competing. (Increase of 35 4-Her’s from 2006.)
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Coordinated NM State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest in Raton, NM at the NRA Whittington Center. Senior age 4-H members participated in the event to demonstrate proficiencies in various shooting disciplines. Top placed teams qualified for the national event in June. There were 210 youth competing. (Increase of 35 4-Her’s from 2006.)
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.