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Youth Development (Socorro County)
Plan Goals
Provide opportunities for youth to become productive members of society through a variety of activities.
- Owner
- Thomas L. Dean
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Youth Development
Impact Reports
Forty-one youth participated with livestock at the local fair. Youth in livestock projects gain knowledge in animal nutrition, average daily gain, and animal health. The biggest value of these projects is to teach youth responsibility in caring for animals and each other. Youth gained knowledge of the livestock industry and the value of livestock. The local fair provided over $85,000 in scholarship money to youth. Most youth will use money for college.
Fun Fest, a community wide youth day sponsored by CYFD was held during the month of April in conjunction with the National Child Abuse Prevention Week. Organizations were invited to share information about their organization to the public. Socorro County 4-H took advantage of the opportunity and developed hands-on stations which allowed the youth to make an item and take it with them. Youth made Dirt Babies, Homemade Play Do, 4-H clover shrink um’s and Horse feed (trail mix). Over 150 youth were given material on 4-H through brochures and flyers. As a result, 10 new 4-H members have enrolled since April.
The Socorro County Extension Service hosted their 1st Kids, Kows & More event this year at the Socorro County Fairgrounds. This was an educational and hands on learning experience that introduced children and adults to the agriculture industry and where their milk comes from. Kids, Kows & More was a unique fun filled experience that let kids experience the world of agriculture up close. The event was designed to give kids a little taste of all types of agriculture in their area. The program was open to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in Socorro County. Planning began in September 2006 which included meetings with local agencies to develop presentations, logistics of transportation, along with other concerns related to the program.
The school aged children involved included students from Socorro, Magdalena, Lemitar, San Antonio and Alamo. Volunteer leaders presented topics on dairy production, sheep production, cattle ranching, farming, water conservation, horses, and farm animals.
The program was a huge success with more than 550 youth and teachers attending the event. Evaluations were extremely positive from both teachers and students, most according to the evaluations leave with a better understanding of agriculture and the environment the surrounds them each day.
The school aged children involved included students from Socorro, Magdalena, Lemitar, San Antonio and Alamo. Volunteer leaders presented topics on dairy production, sheep production, cattle ranching, farming, water conservation, horses, and farm animals.
The program was a huge success with more than 550 youth and teachers attending the event. Evaluations were extremely positive from both teachers and students, most according to the evaluations leave with a better understanding of agriculture and the environment the surrounds them each day.
Thomas L. Dean has signed on to support Youth Development within Socorro County.