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Youth Development (Chaves County)
Plan Goals
To promote positive youth development for Chaves County youth through 4-H project work, special interest, competition, clinics, workshops, outreach efforts, record books, camps, county council, officer trainings, junior/teen leaders.
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Youth Development
Impact Reports
Chaves County youth participated in the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair showcasing their development of life skills through indoor exhibits related to over 200 project areas. Over 456 items were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. Over $ 2980.00 was paid to Chaves County 4-H members through premium for the indoor exhibits. 70% of Couty 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to home economics, creative arts, and personal development as evidenced by quality baking products, garments made, products exhibited and ribbons awarded. One Fair Board Member stated: “If were down in the number of exhibits, we are definitely up in quality.”
Agents received quality training in a variety of subjects, and provided positive feedback regarding overall trainings. The 2007 Spring Tri State Conference took the place of the regular Fall 2006 In-Service Training. Accessibility and timeliness of training has increased through Centra Trainings and New Agent Orientations. Achievement Levels serve to recognize professionals that excel at professional improvement and have been a positive incentive for agents related to attending professional development trainings and serving as resources in teaching
College age members gained knowledge and skills related to leadership, teamwork and organizational management through trainings, service projects and regular business meetings in the Collegiate 4-H Program.
Youth involved in the NM 4-H Leadership team gained knowledge and skills related to teamwork, leadership, service and event planning through their year long commitment. The Home Ec Specialist served as advisor to the State 4-H Officer Team.
Fifteen leaders gained knowledge related to the new Home Economics Lettermen Recognition Program through trainings. Nine youth received awards in 2007.