Youth Development (Lea County)

Seven 4-H youth attended a Baking I workshop to make baked goods prior to county fair. Youth received hands on training in how to measure ingredients correctly, how to properly mix ingredients and organizational skills by making chocolate chip and sugar cookies. 70% of youth reported knowledge gained in regards to proper measuring techniques and gained an understanding of usage of dry and liquid measuring utensils. 100% of youth displayed an increase in mastery and independence

10 4-H members attended a Welcome to New Mexico 4-H Workshop. Youth received hands on training related to how 4-H started in NM, understanding the 4-H pledge, naming projects in all 4-H project areas, introductions to the county agents and staff, and making a 4-H T-shirt to display at county fair. 100% of youth in attendance gained knowledge in regards to the basic 4-H principles and 4-H projects available to them. 100% of youth reported an increase in usage of resources, leadership, and learning to learn skills that will help them in future projects.

Six (6) 4-H members attended a Favorite Foods Workshop. Youth received hands on training related to the food guide pyramid, food preparation, recipe selection, table setting, food safety and organization. 80% of youth reported an increase in knowledge related to food guide pyramid recommendations and table setting. Three out of 5 youth reported an increase in managing and thinking skills.

4-H Home Economist along with Ag Agent provided quality educational experiences to the Jefferson Elementary Six-Week Summer School program. 30 youth in grades kindergarten and first grade gained knowledge related to embryology through the Egg to Chick curriculum. Youth gained life skills relating to mastery and generosity by learning about nurturing and responsibility for animal welfare as well as following directions for to complete animal care tasks.

39 youth participated in the Lea County Fair and Rodeo indoor exhibits related to over 200 project areas. Over 281 projects were exhibited. Over $1,000.00 was paid out in premiums to county 4-H members exhibiting in the inside exhibits. Of these exhibits 128 continued on to New Mexico State Fair and Eastern New Mexico State Fair for exhibition. 30% showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to home economics, creative arts, personal development and food and nutrition as evidenced by the quality baked goods, items sewed, increase in housing and interior design displays as well as increase in personal growth and development exhibits.