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Youth Development (Hidalgo County)
Plan Goals
Increase the number of Hidalgo County Youth that experience the 4-H program. Improve the 4-H program in Hidalgo County by offering more trainings, events, and positive experiences for the youth.
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Youth Development
Impact Reports
500 youth representing 30 counties participated in service learning projects at the state level in 2007. Youth gained knowledge and skills related to community service, families in need of medical assistance and children in crisis.
Agents around the state have provided positive feedback related to resources available online and increased accessibility of 4-H information and educational publications due to the New Mexico 4-H Website.
Relations between the State 4-H Office and the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences and Extension Home Economics are positive. Members of the Academic and Extension Home Economics Faculty served as superintendents for State 4-H Conference. ICAN matching funding is maintained through cooperation between the Department of Extension Home Economics and the State 4-H Office.
At the 2007 New Mexico State 4-H Conference, youth gained knowledge and skills related to various subject matter through participation in competitive events. Participation in Home Economics contests has increased by 25% over the last five years, due to the incorporation of new contest opportunities and promotion and training related to existing contests.
The Home Economics Specialist provided youth trainings to 14 counties in 2007. Youth gained knowledge and skills related to conflict resolution, leadership styles, child development and decision making.