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Youth Development
Plan Goals
This plan deals with Project Work; Special Interest; School Enrichment; Competition; Clinics; Workshops; Outreach Efforts; Record Books; Camps; County Council; Officer Trainings; Junior/Teen Leaders; Anything related to YOUTH programming.
- Owner
- Amy Zemler
- Related Plans
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Life Skills Development (Santa Fe County)
Youth Development (Catron County)
Youth Development (Colfax County)
Youth Development (Colfax County)
Youth Development (Doña Ana County)
Youth Development (Eddy County)
Youth Development (Lea County)
Youth Development (Shiprock Tribal Extension)
Youth Development (Valencia County)
Youth Leadership Development (Santa Fe County)
Impact Reports
2011 Horse and Livestock Schools
Agent did orientation and registration for 3 youth and 1 adult to attend the State 4-H Horse School at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque. In addition, one more youth attended from our county as an assistant instructor. Youth reported having a great time and learning a lot. They said that they plan to go back next year.
Agent did orientation and registration for 1 youth and 1 adult to attend the State 4-H Livestock School, specifically the Swine School. This was this young man’s first year showing livestock and it was a very good way to start. He learned a lot about care and showing of his pig. He came back and won a second in his class at county fair and was named the Grand Champion Junior Swine Showman his first year showing.
Agent did orientation and registration for 3 youth and 1 adult to attend the State 4-H Horse School at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque. In addition, one more youth attended from our county as an assistant instructor. Youth reported having a great time and learning a lot. They said that they plan to go back next year.
Agent did orientation and registration for 1 youth and 1 adult to attend the State 4-H Livestock School, specifically the Swine School. This was this young man’s first year showing livestock and it was a very good way to start. He learned a lot about care and showing of his pig. He came back and won a second in his class at county fair and was named the Grand Champion Junior Swine Showman his first year showing.
2011 Spring Livestock Show
Agent made arrangements with the Fairboard and coordinated with a judge to put on our Spring Show. We had classes on beef, goats, sheep, and swine. We first judged the animals and then we judged the kids on showmanship. Because it is a financially tight year for our Fair Board, Agent raised about $240 dollars in donations for prizes. Most of the prizes were gift certificates to local feed and tack stores. Many members reported learning a lot about the right technique for showing their animal and what types of changes to exercise and diet they could make to get desired outcome. Fourteen youth participated in this event with 27 animals.
Agent made arrangements with the Fairboard and coordinated with a judge to put on our Spring Show. We had classes on beef, goats, sheep, and swine. We first judged the animals and then we judged the kids on showmanship. Because it is a financially tight year for our Fair Board, Agent raised about $240 dollars in donations for prizes. Most of the prizes were gift certificates to local feed and tack stores. Many members reported learning a lot about the right technique for showing their animal and what types of changes to exercise and diet they could make to get desired outcome. Fourteen youth participated in this event with 27 animals.
2011 Home Visits for Weighing and Shearing
Agent made about 16 home visits assisting 11 Colfax County youth. In these home visits agent covered topics such as; weight, feed, tagging & identification purposes, showing, clipping, washing, and exercise. One hundred percent of the youth gained knowledge related to what their animal’s weights, how they need to adjust the feed so that the animal is the desired weight at show time, how to clip their animal, how and why to tag their animal, and in some cases what the desired weight for show is. Youth gained life skills related to mastery, goal setting, planning and organizing, problem solving, and keeping records.
Agent made about 16 home visits assisting 11 Colfax County youth. In these home visits agent covered topics such as; weight, feed, tagging & identification purposes, showing, clipping, washing, and exercise. One hundred percent of the youth gained knowledge related to what their animal’s weights, how they need to adjust the feed so that the animal is the desired weight at show time, how to clip their animal, how and why to tag their animal, and in some cases what the desired weight for show is. Youth gained life skills related to mastery, goal setting, planning and organizing, problem solving, and keeping records.
2011 State Conference
Agent prepared letters and transportation means for the delegation to go to Las Cruces, NM. Agent and County Home Economist chaperoned seven youth to State 4-H Conference. The seven youth competed in 10 different contest areas. We fielded full teams in Livestock Skill-a-thon and Wildlife. We had one youth win 2nd place in General Presentations, and 4th in Impromptu Public Speaking. Another youth from Colfax County placed 5th in Impromptu Public Speaking. We may not have done as good as we did last year competition wise, but everyone had a good time and learned a lot. Many of the kids were pretty excited to try again next year. Agent sent out a press release regarding our trip and the Counties representation at the State 4-H Contests. Youth increased mastery and independence related to teamwork, character and critical thinking as evidenced by team camaraderie, positive sportsmanship, success in their events, and completion of project related activities.
Agent prepared letters and transportation means for the delegation to go to Las Cruces, NM. Agent and County Home Economist chaperoned seven youth to State 4-H Conference. The seven youth competed in 10 different contest areas. We fielded full teams in Livestock Skill-a-thon and Wildlife. We had one youth win 2nd place in General Presentations, and 4th in Impromptu Public Speaking. Another youth from Colfax County placed 5th in Impromptu Public Speaking. We may not have done as good as we did last year competition wise, but everyone had a good time and learned a lot. Many of the kids were pretty excited to try again next year. Agent sent out a press release regarding our trip and the Counties representation at the State 4-H Contests. Youth increased mastery and independence related to teamwork, character and critical thinking as evidenced by team camaraderie, positive sportsmanship, success in their events, and completion of project related activities.
2011 Northeast District Contests
Colfax County hosted the 2011 Northeast District Contests. The theme was “Growing Up Green with 4-H.” Countless hours were spent planning and organizing with more than 40 volunteers. Eight counties brought 64 youth to the contests. Colfax County had 14 youth participate, that is up from 4 last year. Colfax County youth were in wildlife, entomology, horticulture, favorite foods, prepared public speaking, horse judging, consumer decision making, poetry, livestock judging, and livestock skill a thon. Agent was superintendent for the livestock judging and the horse judging contests. Youth increased mastery and independence related to teamwork, character and critical thinking as evidenced by team camaraderie, positive sportsmanship, and completion of project related activities.
In addition to the contests, Agent and Home-Economist worked with different volunteers and agencies to put on workshops. A past State 4-H Officer came and put on a “Having Fun with 4-H Games & Songs” workshop. Game and Fish sent an Officer that put on an Archery workshop, and our Home-Economist with the help of Volunteers hosted a NM Flavor Projects Workshop. Roughly 60 people attended these workshops.
For an evening activity, Agent had worked with the City of Raton Parks & Recreation Department to arrange for the 4-H to be able to use the newly opened Regional Aquatic Center. So kids were able to swim and one of the Colfax County 4-H clubs, Johnson Mesa 4-H, helped us cook hamburgers and hotdogs in the park adjacent to the Aquatic Center. We served about 70 people.
Colfax County hosted the 2011 Northeast District Contests. The theme was “Growing Up Green with 4-H.” Countless hours were spent planning and organizing with more than 40 volunteers. Eight counties brought 64 youth to the contests. Colfax County had 14 youth participate, that is up from 4 last year. Colfax County youth were in wildlife, entomology, horticulture, favorite foods, prepared public speaking, horse judging, consumer decision making, poetry, livestock judging, and livestock skill a thon. Agent was superintendent for the livestock judging and the horse judging contests. Youth increased mastery and independence related to teamwork, character and critical thinking as evidenced by team camaraderie, positive sportsmanship, and completion of project related activities.
In addition to the contests, Agent and Home-Economist worked with different volunteers and agencies to put on workshops. A past State 4-H Officer came and put on a “Having Fun with 4-H Games & Songs” workshop. Game and Fish sent an Officer that put on an Archery workshop, and our Home-Economist with the help of Volunteers hosted a NM Flavor Projects Workshop. Roughly 60 people attended these workshops.
For an evening activity, Agent had worked with the City of Raton Parks & Recreation Department to arrange for the 4-H to be able to use the newly opened Regional Aquatic Center. So kids were able to swim and one of the Colfax County 4-H clubs, Johnson Mesa 4-H, helped us cook hamburgers and hotdogs in the park adjacent to the Aquatic Center. We served about 70 people.