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Youth Development (Eddy County)

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This plan deals with Project Work; Special Interest; School Enrichment; Competition; Clinics; Workshops; Outreach Efforts; Record Books; Eddy County 4-H Council; Officer Trainings; Senior Leadership Club Membership; and anything related to youth in Eddy C

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7. Five 4-H members attended an Officer Training conducted by the 4-H and Home Economic Agents. Youth received hands on training related to leading club meetings and the various officer duties. The training increased generosity skills, such as cooperation, sharing, and leadership. Six 4-H members attended a Judging Clinic held in Roswell. Youth received hands on training in various facets of judging, including livestock, horse, and dairy. The training increased participants’ knowledge about each contest and oral reasons. The training also increased mastery skills, such as wise use of resources and critical thinking. 8. County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. Seven junior youth advanced to District level competition. Contest areas included livestock judging, wildlife, wool, crops, consumer decision making, home economic skill-a-thon, horse judging, parliamentary procedure, and fashion revue. Youth participating in competitive events increased mastery and independence related to teamwork, character and critical thinking as evidenced by teamwork and positive attitudes. Fourteen youth participated in the New Mexico State Fair showcasing their development of life skills through livestock exhibits. Over 50 livestock were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. 14% of Eddy County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock as evidenced by quality of animals shown and the amount of ribbons won. Twenty three youth participated in the Eastern New Mexico State Fair showcasing their development of life skills through livestock exhibits. Over 60 livestock were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. 30% of Eddy County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock as evidenced by quality of animals shown and the amount of ribbons won. 9. Local Club Meetings & Programs – 85% of all youth involved in the 4-H program increase public speaking and communication skills through demonstrations and leadership roles in their local club. Radio Programs & Other Media – 10% of all youth involved in the 4-H program increased public speaking and communication skills by providing ads for the local radio stations related to the Eddy County Fair and National 4-H Week. County 4-H Council Meetings & Programs – 10% of all youth involved in the 4-H program increase public speaking and communication skills through leadership roles at the County level. 10. 67% of local clubs conduct community service projects and 55% of 4-H youth participate in service projects at the county level. Examples of Community Service Projects included collecting for the troops, baby blankets, and petting zoos. Youth increased knowledge and skills related to generosity and caring as evidenced by observations by the 4-H Agent and club leaders. Results were reported by both 4-H leaders and County Council officers. 11. Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer and Appointed Council Delegate. Youth received training in the following areas through County and Multi-County trainings: Parliamentary Procedure, Teamwork, Goal Setting, Organization, and Public Speaking. 87% of youth actively involved in the County Council gained knowledge and skills related to planning/organizing, communication, nurturing relationships, leadership, teamwork, and self-discipline as evidenced by their increased involvement in 4-H, regular attendance at 4-H council meetings, and the success of the council. 12. Youth worked with adult partners to solicit donations and sponsorships for 4-H programming, scholarships and county fair needs as well conducting fundraisers. The County conducted a variety of fundraisers to send youth on trips, purchase awards for the Annual Achievement Awards, to have premium money for indoor exhibits, and to have funds for operations. Fundraisers included: soliciting donors for indoors exhibits, serving meals at various functions, and donut sales during the fair. The county gathered over $1500 toward providing quality programs. Youth gained knowledge and skills in planning/organizing, keeping records, sharing, contributions to group efforts, marketable skills, self-responsibility, and problem solving.


(Progress towards the medium-term objectives.)
Permalink - Posted October 6, 2008, 3:53 pm
1. Two 4-H members attended a Record Book Training conducted by the 4-H Agent. Youth received hands on training on how to maintain records, what a record book consists of, and how to complete a record book. The training increased knowledge about record books and increased mastery skills, such as keeping records and learning to learn. Thirteen 4-H members attended Showmanship Clinics held twice a week during the month of July. Youth received hands on training related to showmanship, nutrition, and fitting. The clinics increased knowledge about showmanship and increased mastery skills, such as goal setting and decision making. Four 4-H members attended a Record Book Work Day conducted by the 4-H Agent. Youth received assistance with completing all record sheets and record books. The training increased knowledge and mastery skills, such as keeping records and decision making. 2. County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. Eleven novice youth advanced to District level competition. Contest areas included livestock judging, wildlife, wool, crops, consumer decision making, home economic skill-a-thon, horse judging, parliamentary procedure, and fashion revue. Youth participating in competitive events increased mastery and independence related to teamwork, character and critical thinking as evidenced by teamwork and positive attitudes. Eighty youth participated in the Eddy County Fair showcasing their development of life skills through livestock projects. Over 500 livestock were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. Over $300,000 was paid to Eddy County 4-H Members through premiums, junior livestock auctions and fair related scholarships. 83% of Eddy County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock, horse, rabbit, and poultry as evidenced by the quality of animals shown and the amount of ribbons won. One Fair Board Member stated: “The quality of animals at this year’s fair was the best yet.” 3. Ten 4-H youth served as keynote speakers, emcees, pledge leaders and presenters at the annual Eddy County 4-H Achievement Awards, increasing their public speaking skills and giving leadership to the overall program. Members received pins and various awards in recognition of their achievements and increase in life skills throughout the 2007-2008 program year. One hundred and fifty members, leaders and guests attended the event. 4. County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. Eight hundred youth gained knowledge related to agriculture through Kids, Kows, and More. They also learned life skills, such as learning to learn and healthy lifestyle choices, and developed a better understanding of agriculture as evidenced by evaluations from teachers. County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. Five hundred youth gained knowledge related to agriculture and water conservation through a Water Festival. They also learned life skills, such as learning to learn and developed a concern for others. Also, by talking with teachers, it was determined students developed a better understanding on why it is important to conserve water. County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences to the Boys and Girls Club. 40 youth ranging in age from six to thirteen gained knowledge related to rocketry, gardening, photography, and super snacking. They also gained skills related to goal setting, social skills, self-motivation, self-esteem, and healthy lifestyles as evidenced by the quality of projects the youth made for the Eddy County Fair. 5. Youth serve in leadership roles at the club level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer, Appointed Council Delegate, Pledge Leaders, and Committee Members. Youth received training in the following areas through Club, County and Multi-County trainings: Parliamentary Procedure, Teamwork, Goal Setting, Organization, and Public Speaking. Youth actively involved in Club Leadership gained knowledge and skills related to planning/organizing, social skills, nurturing relationships, contributions to a group effort, and self-responsibility as evidenced by the amount of youth involved with their club activities and club planning and an increase number of youth attending 4-H council meetings.

(Progress towards the short-term objectives.)
Permalink - Posted October 6, 2008, 3:45 pm
Amy Kelley has signed on to support Youth Development within Eddy County.
(Administrative message.)
Permalink - Posted April 28, 2008, 9:57 pm
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.
(Progress towards the short-term objectives.)
Permalink - Posted February 7, 2008, 9:28 pm
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