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Youth Development (Colfax County)
Plan Goals
Use experimental education and hands-on programs among 4-H youth to increase understanding, knowledge, and interest in continued agriculturally based career choices.
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Impact Reports
2011 Letters of Recommendation for Student Council
Agent was contacted by two youth to write them letters of recommendation for their respective student councils. One of the youth has been a club officer for two years and is currently a County Council officer. The other youth is a longtime club officer. It was no problem to write letters of recommendation for two such responsible youth, and it is very telling that they thought of 4-H to show off how responsible they are.
Agent was contacted by two youth to write them letters of recommendation for their respective student councils. One of the youth has been a club officer for two years and is currently a County Council officer. The other youth is a longtime club officer. It was no problem to write letters of recommendation for two such responsible youth, and it is very telling that they thought of 4-H to show off how responsible they are.
2011 State Leadership Team
One Colfax County youth ran for a state officer position this year in Las Cruces, at State Conference. This youth learned a lot about preparation, public speaking, meeting deadlines, fundraising etc. She gained life skills related to goal setting, planning and organizing, self discipline, and leadership. She made the comment that “State Conference is a lot more work when you are running for an office.”
One Colfax County youth ran for a state officer position this year in Las Cruces, at State Conference. This youth learned a lot about preparation, public speaking, meeting deadlines, fundraising etc. She gained life skills related to goal setting, planning and organizing, self discipline, and leadership. She made the comment that “State Conference is a lot more work when you are running for an office.”
2011 Rabbit & Poultry Selection and Showmanship Workshop
Agent coordinated with an adult leader to host a Rabbit & Poultry Workshop at the fairgrounds. Eight youth and seven adults attended this workshop. The workshop started with rabbits and how to care for and groom them. Then they discussed how to exhibit them. Next they talked about Poultry and how the care for and groom them for show. Then they worked on showmanship in Poultry. Many youth already had their rabbit or poultry but just had them as pets. They learned a lot about how to care for them including how to handle them safely. Several parents stated well we learned a lot about what we need to do differently next year.
Agent coordinated with an adult leader to host a Rabbit & Poultry Workshop at the fairgrounds. Eight youth and seven adults attended this workshop. The workshop started with rabbits and how to care for and groom them. Then they discussed how to exhibit them. Next they talked about Poultry and how the care for and groom them for show. Then they worked on showmanship in Poultry. Many youth already had their rabbit or poultry but just had them as pets. They learned a lot about how to care for them including how to handle them safely. Several parents stated well we learned a lot about what we need to do differently next year.
2011 Community Service
All of Colfax County’s local clubs conduct community service projects and 50% of 4-H youth also participate in service projects at the county level. Examples of County Community Service Projects include: Christmas cookies and other gifts for elderly members of the community, visits and donations to assisted living facilities, Relay for Life- cancer walk, Toys for Tots, highway clean-up, beautification projects, and many other creative community contributions. Youth increased knowledge and skills relate to generosity and service learning, contributions to group efforts and responsible citizenship as evidenced by willingness to serve, appreciation of service opportunities and youth assuming leadership roles related to service. Results were reported by club leaders and in member record books.
All of Colfax County’s local clubs conduct community service projects and 50% of 4-H youth also participate in service projects at the county level. Examples of County Community Service Projects include: Christmas cookies and other gifts for elderly members of the community, visits and donations to assisted living facilities, Relay for Life- cancer walk, Toys for Tots, highway clean-up, beautification projects, and many other creative community contributions. Youth increased knowledge and skills relate to generosity and service learning, contributions to group efforts and responsible citizenship as evidenced by willingness to serve, appreciation of service opportunities and youth assuming leadership roles related to service. Results were reported by club leaders and in member record books.
2011 Horse and Livestock Schools
Agent did orientation and registration for 3 youth and 1 adult to attend the State 4-H Horse School at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque. In addition, one more youth attended from our county as an assistant instructor. Youth reported having a great time and learning a lot. They said that they plan to go back next year.
Agent did orientation and registration for 1 youth and 1 adult to attend the State 4-H Livestock School, specifically the Swine School. This was this young man’s first year showing livestock and it was a very good way to start. He learned a lot about care and showing of his pig. He came back and won a second in his class at county fair and was named the Grand Champion Junior Swine Showman his first year showing.
Agent did orientation and registration for 3 youth and 1 adult to attend the State 4-H Horse School at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque. In addition, one more youth attended from our county as an assistant instructor. Youth reported having a great time and learning a lot. They said that they plan to go back next year.
Agent did orientation and registration for 1 youth and 1 adult to attend the State 4-H Livestock School, specifically the Swine School. This was this young man’s first year showing livestock and it was a very good way to start. He learned a lot about care and showing of his pig. He came back and won a second in his class at county fair and was named the Grand Champion Junior Swine Showman his first year showing.