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Youth Development (Sierra 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
Livestock School
Four members took part in the statewide livestock school. Members were challenged to increase their knowledge in the following areas: animal selection, nutrition and deficiencies, facilities maintenance, disease management, and proper exhibition techniques. 100% of all members were 1st time attendees and reported a substantial increase in knowledge gained.
Four members took part in the statewide livestock school. Members were challenged to increase their knowledge in the following areas: animal selection, nutrition and deficiencies, facilities maintenance, disease management, and proper exhibition techniques. 100% of all members were 1st time attendees and reported a substantial increase in knowledge gained.
Turkey Shoot
24 members and leaders came together to conduct an annual shooting event for the residents of Sierra County. Members improved their work ethic and logistical planning skills as well as refined personal interaction and communication techniques.
24 members and leaders came together to conduct an annual shooting event for the residents of Sierra County. Members improved their work ethic and logistical planning skills as well as refined personal interaction and communication techniques.
County Fair
Indoor Exhibits require students to take an active role in their learning through the careful understanding of direction, exploration of their creative spirit, and the devotion of time and effort seeking a positive end. Efforts throughout the year are recognized and experiences reinforced through the awards and recognition 4-H members receive at county fair. Rewarded effort is noted as a strong motivator for continued success and great improver of self-worth and overall confidence. Sierra County Cloverbuds were responsible for 46% of all 4-H indoor exhibits at the 2010 Sierra County Fair. There were 147 entries in Creative Arts, Home Economics, Horticulture, and Photography created by Sierra’s 4-H Cloverbuds. In addition to the Cloverbud participation, there were also 176 entries submitted by regular 4-H members.
Throughout the year Sierra County 4-H’ers developed stronger work ethic and responsibility levels while caring for raising over 220 large animal livestock projects, 150 small animal projects, and 24 dog/pet projects. As verified by animal projects exhibited in the 2010 Sierra County Fair. Efforts were rewarded at the Sierra County Junior Livestock Sale with over 76,000 dollars being given back to Sierra County youth participants.
Youth were challenged to keep busy and stay involved with the county fair throughout the fair dates. Over 18 countywide 4-H’ers developed critical thinking, event planning, mentoring, public speaking, and self dependency skills while assisting with the planning and implementation of the following youth activities during county fair: Pee Wee Pig Show, Chicken Scramble and Goat Branding for ages 3 to 8 years, along with the 1st annual all ages Rope-A-Goat competition.
Indoor Exhibits require students to take an active role in their learning through the careful understanding of direction, exploration of their creative spirit, and the devotion of time and effort seeking a positive end. Efforts throughout the year are recognized and experiences reinforced through the awards and recognition 4-H members receive at county fair. Rewarded effort is noted as a strong motivator for continued success and great improver of self-worth and overall confidence. Sierra County Cloverbuds were responsible for 46% of all 4-H indoor exhibits at the 2010 Sierra County Fair. There were 147 entries in Creative Arts, Home Economics, Horticulture, and Photography created by Sierra’s 4-H Cloverbuds. In addition to the Cloverbud participation, there were also 176 entries submitted by regular 4-H members.
Throughout the year Sierra County 4-H’ers developed stronger work ethic and responsibility levels while caring for raising over 220 large animal livestock projects, 150 small animal projects, and 24 dog/pet projects. As verified by animal projects exhibited in the 2010 Sierra County Fair. Efforts were rewarded at the Sierra County Junior Livestock Sale with over 76,000 dollars being given back to Sierra County youth participants.
Youth were challenged to keep busy and stay involved with the county fair throughout the fair dates. Over 18 countywide 4-H’ers developed critical thinking, event planning, mentoring, public speaking, and self dependency skills while assisting with the planning and implementation of the following youth activities during county fair: Pee Wee Pig Show, Chicken Scramble and Goat Branding for ages 3 to 8 years, along with the 1st annual all ages Rope-A-Goat competition.
County Fairground Clean-Up Day
Members were taught the value of giving back and the significance of improving a great cause. Over 43 members and leaders volunteered their day to bring the county fair facility back up to status. Members volunteered their time and in return received lessons in a humble spirit, selfless dedication, and hard work.
Members were taught the value of giving back and the significance of improving a great cause. Over 43 members and leaders volunteered their day to bring the county fair facility back up to status. Members volunteered their time and in return received lessons in a humble spirit, selfless dedication, and hard work.
Ag Day
There were 37 members and leaders recruited to present and manage groups at Sierra County’s Ag Day. 4-H youth presenters delivered an insight into the agricultural industry to elementary and middle school aged children. These presentations challenged 4-H youth to go outside comfort zones to improve their leadership skills actively engaging audiences and effectively delivering a messages.
There were 37 members and leaders recruited to present and manage groups at Sierra County’s Ag Day. 4-H youth presenters delivered an insight into the agricultural industry to elementary and middle school aged children. These presentations challenged 4-H youth to go outside comfort zones to improve their leadership skills actively engaging audiences and effectively delivering a messages.