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Youth Development (Chaves County)
Plan Goals
4-H members will enhance their personal growth, through the development of leadership, citizenship and life skills, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in their own lives, their families, their schools, and their communities.
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Impact Reports
Progressive Agriculture Safety Day
The agriculture agent worked with the 4-H agent and home economist to coordinate and conduct the annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day that was held at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Roswell. Students from public and private schools in the Roswell, Dexter, and Hagerman communities attended the camp over a two-day period. Youth received instruction on ten topics including Meth Awareness, Electrical Safety, PTO/Lawnmower Safety, Firearm Safety, Animal Safety, ATV Safety, Water Safety, 9-1-1, Fire Safety, and Food Safety. A total of 947 elementary school students and their teachers and chaperones attended the day camp and gained information that can prevent serious accidents or health problems from occurring. Evaluations completed by the school teachers showed the topics were relevant to the students’ safety and students gained information that could save their lives or will assist to keep them healthy. Life skills gained included learning to make healthy lifestyle choices, disease prevention, and personal safety. The agent attended a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Coordinator Training in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in order to be approved to conduct a Safety Day in the Chaves County area.
The agriculture agent worked with the 4-H agent and home economist to coordinate and conduct the annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day that was held at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Roswell. Students from public and private schools in the Roswell, Dexter, and Hagerman communities attended the camp over a two-day period. Youth received instruction on ten topics including Meth Awareness, Electrical Safety, PTO/Lawnmower Safety, Firearm Safety, Animal Safety, ATV Safety, Water Safety, 9-1-1, Fire Safety, and Food Safety. A total of 947 elementary school students and their teachers and chaperones attended the day camp and gained information that can prevent serious accidents or health problems from occurring. Evaluations completed by the school teachers showed the topics were relevant to the students’ safety and students gained information that could save their lives or will assist to keep them healthy. Life skills gained included learning to make healthy lifestyle choices, disease prevention, and personal safety. The agent attended a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Coordinator Training in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in order to be approved to conduct a Safety Day in the Chaves County area.
Kids & Kows & More
Once again, the Chaves County Extension Office cooperated with Southwest Dairy Farmers and local businesses and individuals to co-sponsor the Kids & Kows & More Program for area fourth grade students and their teachers. This program educates both urban and rural youth on area natural resources and local agriculture production, while also impressing upon the youth the importance of New Mexico agriculture and our natural resources. The three day program, held at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Roswell, consisted of eight educational stations including the “Mobile Dairy Classroom,” “Cotton: History and Economic Impact,” “Curds & Whey,” “Beef and Ranching,” “Sheep and Wool,” “Bees and Pollination,” and “Water Supply and Quality.” A total of 914 students, teachers, and parents gained knowledge of the area’s agriculture products. Youth learned that milk, other food products, and many of our clothing items do not just “come from the store,” but are produced by farmers and ranchers who strive to produce safe and wholesome products. Students gained positive attitudes about agriculture products due to the knowledge gained. These positive attitudes result in an educated public that supports and protects agriculture.
Once again, the Chaves County Extension Office cooperated with Southwest Dairy Farmers and local businesses and individuals to co-sponsor the Kids & Kows & More Program for area fourth grade students and their teachers. This program educates both urban and rural youth on area natural resources and local agriculture production, while also impressing upon the youth the importance of New Mexico agriculture and our natural resources. The three day program, held at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Roswell, consisted of eight educational stations including the “Mobile Dairy Classroom,” “Cotton: History and Economic Impact,” “Curds & Whey,” “Beef and Ranching,” “Sheep and Wool,” “Bees and Pollination,” and “Water Supply and Quality.” A total of 914 students, teachers, and parents gained knowledge of the area’s agriculture products. Youth learned that milk, other food products, and many of our clothing items do not just “come from the store,” but are produced by farmers and ranchers who strive to produce safe and wholesome products. Students gained positive attitudes about agriculture products due to the knowledge gained. These positive attitudes result in an educated public that supports and protects agriculture.
4-H Recruitment Program
The agent, along with the home economist, presented a program about the 4-H program to 219 third graders at four different elementary schools in Roswell. The agent explained to the students what the 4-H program is and what members do. Students were also shown different project items that 4-H’ers can make when participating in club work. Each student made a beaded 4-H bracelet to take home, while learning about several aspects of 4-H. The youth were also given a pamphlet to take home, which contained information about joining a 4-H club and how to get more information. Publicizing the 4-H program assures that the program is offered to all youth and adults. Youth also gained information about the 4-H program that could promote life skills and increase personal development.
The agent, along with the home economist, presented a program about the 4-H program to 219 third graders at four different elementary schools in Roswell. The agent explained to the students what the 4-H program is and what members do. Students were also shown different project items that 4-H’ers can make when participating in club work. Each student made a beaded 4-H bracelet to take home, while learning about several aspects of 4-H. The youth were also given a pamphlet to take home, which contained information about joining a 4-H club and how to get more information. Publicizing the 4-H program assures that the program is offered to all youth and adults. Youth also gained information about the 4-H program that could promote life skills and increase personal development.
4-H Recordbook Workshop
The agent coordinated and conducted a recordbook workshop to assist Chaves County 4-H members, leaders, and parents in preparing a 4-H recordbook. Information presented included how to put a recordbook together, what information is required in the recordbook, benefits of recordbooks, recordbook judging, and awards and recognition. Recordbooks teach 4-H members how to keep records, how to plan and organize their time and resources, how to set goals, communication skills, leadership skills, and personal growth and development. Three parents and 4-H members took advantage of the workshop. A total of 42 books were completed by 4-H members for the 4-H year.
The agent coordinated and conducted a recordbook workshop to assist Chaves County 4-H members, leaders, and parents in preparing a 4-H recordbook. Information presented included how to put a recordbook together, what information is required in the recordbook, benefits of recordbooks, recordbook judging, and awards and recognition. Recordbooks teach 4-H members how to keep records, how to plan and organize their time and resources, how to set goals, communication skills, leadership skills, and personal growth and development. Three parents and 4-H members took advantage of the workshop. A total of 42 books were completed by 4-H members for the 4-H year.
4-H District Contests
The agent assisted the 4-H agent and home economist with the Southeast District 4-H Contests which were held in Roswell in June. Approximately 250 4-H members from nine counties participated in 24 contest areas. The agent assisted with organization of the facilities, sponsorship of the t-shirts for all participating 4-H members, and was superintendent of the archery contest and assisted with the wildlife contest. 4-H competition teaches the youth critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making to be a more successful, contributing member of society.
The agent assisted the 4-H agent and home economist with the Southeast District 4-H Contests which were held in Roswell in June. Approximately 250 4-H members from nine counties participated in 24 contest areas. The agent assisted with organization of the facilities, sponsorship of the t-shirts for all participating 4-H members, and was superintendent of the archery contest and assisted with the wildlife contest. 4-H competition teaches the youth critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making to be a more successful, contributing member of society.