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Youth Development (Bernalillo County)
Plan Goals
Four-H members, leaders and parents will gain life skill knowledge and be exposed to life transforming experiences. Major areas of influence shall include: Personal Development, Animal Science, Plant Science, Natural Science, Creative Arts, Engineering
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Youth Development
Impact Reports
* Bernalillo County 4-H Fair-
The 54rd annual Fair and Rodeo was held at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds. The agent worked alongside the Bernalillo County Fair Board, Bernalillo County 4-H Rodeo Committee, Bernalillo County Livestock and Sale Committee, Bernalillo County 4-H Small Animal Sale Committee and Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council to ensure a quality event. In the Livestock Department, 114 youth exhibited 462 projects. This reflects the largest number in youth and projects since the 1999 Fair and is a 7.8% increase in members over the 2010 Fair. Proceeds from both the Livestock Sale and the Small animal Sale increased slightly from 2010. The Bernalillo County 4-H Leaders Association initiated a “Fun Night” which included events like watermelon eating contests, and “Minute to Win It’ games. Several dignitaries including County Commissioners and TV Personalities’ attended this year’s fair, KASA TV recorded a two minute segment encapsulating the fair. The Bernalillo County 4-H Fair & Rodeo gives 4-H youth an opportunity to exhibit their projects in a competitive environment.
* Bernalillo County Livestock Tag-in and Nomination Procedure-
Year after year there are more protocols that 4-H youth must adhere to in order to exhibit their project livestock at County and State Fairs. In order to comply with the guidelines set forth by the NM Livestock Board, the agent set up two tag-in days for the families. Members were able to tag, receive proper paperwork from the Livestock Board and nominate their animals for State Fair at a central location. 144 steers, swine, goats, lambs and dairy heifers were tagged. At this time youth were also given instruction on TB testing procedures and entry deadlines. The agent worked alongside the NM Livestock Board and the New Mexico State Fair for this to occur.
* Comcast Cares Day-
This large scale Service learning project teamed 75 Bernalillo County 4-H youth & leaders and employees of Comcast in an effort to work collectively and achieve the goal of community pride. This third annual event was held at the Rio Grande Community Farms which is a nonprofit section of City of Albuquerque Open Space Division. Volunteers were asked to clear beds, clean out a warehouse and potting sheds, weed, plant flowers and a number of other activities. If given a monetary amount estimate to the amount of labor provided to the farm, it would equal $4275.00. In return, Comcast awarded a check for $3500 to the Bernalillo County 4-H Council.
State Livestock School
Twenty-three youth attended State 4-H Livestock School held at the Expo NM Fairgrounds. Youth participated in hands on workshops and activities designed to increase life skills related to livestock management, feeding, disease prevention, facilities equipment and showmanship or horsemanship. 100% of youth reported an increase in knowledge in animal science self responsibility, motivation, self discipline, leadership, and basic life skills as evidenced by observation of school chaperons and self-reports. The agent acted as an assistant instructor during Lamb School.
* Competitive Activities
County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 75% of novice/junior/senior youth advanced to District/State level competition. Contest Areas included Horse Judging, Hippology, Horse Bowl, Livestock Judging, Dairy Bowl, Public Speaking, Spring Horse Show and NW District and State Horse Shows. 90% of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills related to problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, communication skills and teamwork in an animal science setting as evidenced by state winning hippology individual and completion of project related activities. The agent also trained a Dairy Bowl team which will participate at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY.
* Kids and Kows
County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences for the Kids and Kows Program. 809 youth from 2nd – 4th grade youth gained knowledge related to Agriculture and agricultural products. Youth gained life skills related wise use of resources and healthy lifestyle choices through workshops on the dairy industry, sheep and wool and Beekeeping.
* Water Festival
County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences at the Children’s Water Festival. 255 youth gained knowledge related to agricultural history and the evolution of innovative irrigation technologies called “Farming to Feed You.” The youth were given the opportunity to contribute to group efforts by experimenting with their own mini farm. Youth gained life skills related to wise use of resources by increased ability to reason and follow logical steps in completing tasks. This was evidenced by the average of all correct Post-festival Student Survey questions was 68.84%. The long-term goal is for all classes to correctly answer at least 70% of the questions. We are once again closing in on this goal
* River Exchange
In 2011 several Agents and Specialists coordinated the inaugural Alcalde Field Trip at the NMSU Science Center. The agent was part of the planning process and gave an onsite walking irrigation tour for 147 fourth grade students from Alcalde. During the tour the agents pointed out different irrigation systems that are present at the Science Center. Pre and Post test data indicated a 13% increase in knowledge.
The agent has acted as a guest lecturer providing programs on irrigation systems and water conservation to 684 youth and 33 classrooms in the Albuquerque Area.
RiverXchange is a long-term outreach project that motivates New Mexico fourth or fifth grade students and their teachers to protect local water resources by combining a year-long curriculum, computer technology and class partnerships from classes in other regions in the United States so that students become “high tech pen pals” to learn about each other’s river ecosystems. Participating classes learn about local water conservation and water quality issues through hands-on activities, participation in a field trip/service learning project, and by learning about water resources from guest lecturers. RiverXchange is a project of the New Mexico Water Conservation Alliance, a non-profit organization of individuals from municipal, industrial, institutional and commercial sectors who are dedicated to water conservation issues.
*Bernalillo County 4-H Council
Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer, Appointed Leadership, and Committee Chairs. Youth received training in the following areas through County and Multi-County trainings: Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking, Recreation and Goal Setting. 85% of youth actively involved in the County Council gained mastery of skills related to leadership as evidenced in an increased willingness to serve as leaders in their local clubs and their community. Two Council members went on to run and be successfully elected to the State 4-H Leadership Team and three Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council members were selected to serve as Junior Leaders at the State 4-H Horse School.
Twenty youth served as keynote speakers, emcees, pledge leaders and presenters at both the Annual 4-H Achievement Night, Friends of 4-H Dinner and Bernalillo County 4-H Rodeo, increasing their public speaking skills and giving leadership to the overall program. Thirty five members received project pins for outstanding achievement in county record book work. Members were also recognized for achievement and increase of life skills related to mastery, belonging, generosity, and independence throughout the 2010-2011 program year. Leaders were recognized and new Friends of 4-H were enshrined at the Friends Dinner. 325 members, leaders, parents and guests attended this event.
The 54rd annual Fair and Rodeo was held at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds. The agent worked alongside the Bernalillo County Fair Board, Bernalillo County 4-H Rodeo Committee, Bernalillo County Livestock and Sale Committee, Bernalillo County 4-H Small Animal Sale Committee and Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council to ensure a quality event. In the Livestock Department, 114 youth exhibited 462 projects. This reflects the largest number in youth and projects since the 1999 Fair and is a 7.8% increase in members over the 2010 Fair. Proceeds from both the Livestock Sale and the Small animal Sale increased slightly from 2010. The Bernalillo County 4-H Leaders Association initiated a “Fun Night” which included events like watermelon eating contests, and “Minute to Win It’ games. Several dignitaries including County Commissioners and TV Personalities’ attended this year’s fair, KASA TV recorded a two minute segment encapsulating the fair. The Bernalillo County 4-H Fair & Rodeo gives 4-H youth an opportunity to exhibit their projects in a competitive environment.
* Bernalillo County Livestock Tag-in and Nomination Procedure-
Year after year there are more protocols that 4-H youth must adhere to in order to exhibit their project livestock at County and State Fairs. In order to comply with the guidelines set forth by the NM Livestock Board, the agent set up two tag-in days for the families. Members were able to tag, receive proper paperwork from the Livestock Board and nominate their animals for State Fair at a central location. 144 steers, swine, goats, lambs and dairy heifers were tagged. At this time youth were also given instruction on TB testing procedures and entry deadlines. The agent worked alongside the NM Livestock Board and the New Mexico State Fair for this to occur.
* Comcast Cares Day-
This large scale Service learning project teamed 75 Bernalillo County 4-H youth & leaders and employees of Comcast in an effort to work collectively and achieve the goal of community pride. This third annual event was held at the Rio Grande Community Farms which is a nonprofit section of City of Albuquerque Open Space Division. Volunteers were asked to clear beds, clean out a warehouse and potting sheds, weed, plant flowers and a number of other activities. If given a monetary amount estimate to the amount of labor provided to the farm, it would equal $4275.00. In return, Comcast awarded a check for $3500 to the Bernalillo County 4-H Council.
State Livestock School
Twenty-three youth attended State 4-H Livestock School held at the Expo NM Fairgrounds. Youth participated in hands on workshops and activities designed to increase life skills related to livestock management, feeding, disease prevention, facilities equipment and showmanship or horsemanship. 100% of youth reported an increase in knowledge in animal science self responsibility, motivation, self discipline, leadership, and basic life skills as evidenced by observation of school chaperons and self-reports. The agent acted as an assistant instructor during Lamb School.
* Competitive Activities
County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 75% of novice/junior/senior youth advanced to District/State level competition. Contest Areas included Horse Judging, Hippology, Horse Bowl, Livestock Judging, Dairy Bowl, Public Speaking, Spring Horse Show and NW District and State Horse Shows. 90% of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills related to problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, communication skills and teamwork in an animal science setting as evidenced by state winning hippology individual and completion of project related activities. The agent also trained a Dairy Bowl team which will participate at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY.
* Kids and Kows
County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences for the Kids and Kows Program. 809 youth from 2nd – 4th grade youth gained knowledge related to Agriculture and agricultural products. Youth gained life skills related wise use of resources and healthy lifestyle choices through workshops on the dairy industry, sheep and wool and Beekeeping.
* Water Festival
County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences at the Children’s Water Festival. 255 youth gained knowledge related to agricultural history and the evolution of innovative irrigation technologies called “Farming to Feed You.” The youth were given the opportunity to contribute to group efforts by experimenting with their own mini farm. Youth gained life skills related to wise use of resources by increased ability to reason and follow logical steps in completing tasks. This was evidenced by the average of all correct Post-festival Student Survey questions was 68.84%. The long-term goal is for all classes to correctly answer at least 70% of the questions. We are once again closing in on this goal
* River Exchange
In 2011 several Agents and Specialists coordinated the inaugural Alcalde Field Trip at the NMSU Science Center. The agent was part of the planning process and gave an onsite walking irrigation tour for 147 fourth grade students from Alcalde. During the tour the agents pointed out different irrigation systems that are present at the Science Center. Pre and Post test data indicated a 13% increase in knowledge.
The agent has acted as a guest lecturer providing programs on irrigation systems and water conservation to 684 youth and 33 classrooms in the Albuquerque Area.
RiverXchange is a long-term outreach project that motivates New Mexico fourth or fifth grade students and their teachers to protect local water resources by combining a year-long curriculum, computer technology and class partnerships from classes in other regions in the United States so that students become “high tech pen pals” to learn about each other’s river ecosystems. Participating classes learn about local water conservation and water quality issues through hands-on activities, participation in a field trip/service learning project, and by learning about water resources from guest lecturers. RiverXchange is a project of the New Mexico Water Conservation Alliance, a non-profit organization of individuals from municipal, industrial, institutional and commercial sectors who are dedicated to water conservation issues.
*Bernalillo County 4-H Council
Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer, Appointed Leadership, and Committee Chairs. Youth received training in the following areas through County and Multi-County trainings: Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking, Recreation and Goal Setting. 85% of youth actively involved in the County Council gained mastery of skills related to leadership as evidenced in an increased willingness to serve as leaders in their local clubs and their community. Two Council members went on to run and be successfully elected to the State 4-H Leadership Team and three Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council members were selected to serve as Junior Leaders at the State 4-H Horse School.
Twenty youth served as keynote speakers, emcees, pledge leaders and presenters at both the Annual 4-H Achievement Night, Friends of 4-H Dinner and Bernalillo County 4-H Rodeo, increasing their public speaking skills and giving leadership to the overall program. Thirty five members received project pins for outstanding achievement in county record book work. Members were also recognized for achievement and increase of life skills related to mastery, belonging, generosity, and independence throughout the 2010-2011 program year. Leaders were recognized and new Friends of 4-H were enshrined at the Friends Dinner. 325 members, leaders, parents and guests attended this event.
* 2010 Northern New Mexico District 4-H Contest-
Bernalillo County hosted the event. Agent responsibilities included; procuring facilities, meeting with the host hotel and negotiating the contract with both the host facilities and the host hotel. Additional agent responsibilities including coordinating and maintaining communications with Northern area agents who acted as superintendents for the contests, State Specialists and Bernalillo County volunteers to ensure all contests and events were organized. The Northern District 4-H Contest provides members 9-13 years of age the opportunity to gain knowledge in a competitive environment. Members gain knowledge in leadership skills, critical thinking, shooting sports and public speaking. 185 youth attended the event. Agent Evaluations indicated the 85% of those asked said they would like to continue with the combined North East and North West Contest.
* Bernalillo County 4-H Fair-
2010 marked a year of great uncertainty regarding the future of the Fair. Contract negotiations between State Fair Officials and the Bernalillo County Fair Board reached an impasse and it seemed as though the Rodeo would be held in an alternate site with the rest of the fair to be held at the Expo NM facility. That is until the agent was interviewed in the Albuquerque Journal and the powers that be came back to the table and in the end the entire 53rd annual Fair and Rodeo was actually held at the State Fairgrounds. The agent worked alongside the Bernalillo County Fair Board, Bernalillo County 4-H Rodeo Committee, Bernalillo County Livestock and Sale Committee, Bernalillo County 4-H Small Animal Sale Committee and Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council to ensure a quality event. In the Livestock Department, 103 youth exhibited 373 projects. This reflects the largest number in youth and projects since the 1999 Fair and is a 26% increase in members over the 2009 Fair. Proceeds from both the Livestock Sale and the Small animal Sale increased slightly from 2009. The number of Rodeo contestants enjoyed a 30% increase over the 2009 Fair. The Bernalillo County 4-H Leaders Association initiated a “Fun Night” which included events like watermelon eating contests, three legged race and potato sack races. The Bernalillo County 4-H Fair & Rodeo gives 4-H youth an opportunity to exhibit their projects in a competitive environment.
*Bernalillo County Livestock Tag-in and Nomination Procedure-
Year after year there are more protocols that 4-H youth must adhere to in order to exhibit their project livestock at County and State Fairs. In order to comply with the guidelines set forth by the NM Livestock Board, the agent set up two tag-in days for the families. Members were able to tag, receive proper paperwork from the Livestock Board and nominate their animals for State Fair at a central location. 134 steers, swine, goats, lambs and dairy heifers were tagged. At this time youth were also given instruction on TB testing procedures and entry deadlines. The agent worked alongside the NM Livestock Board and the New Mexico State Fair for this to occur.
* Comcast Cares Day-
This large scale Service learning project teamed 75 Bernalillo County 4-H youth & leaders and employees of Comcast in an effort to work collectively and achieve the goal of community pride. This second annual event was held at the Rio Grande Community Farms which is a nonprofit section of City of Albuquerque Open Space Division. Volunteers were asked to clear beds, clean out a warehouse and potting sheds, weed, plant flowers and a number of other activities. If given a monetary amount estimate to the amount of labor provided to the farm, it would equal $4275.00. In return, Comcast awarded a check for $5000 to the Bernalillo County 4-H Council.
*State Livestock School-
Twenty-three youth attended State 4-H Livestock School held at the Expo NM Fairgrounds. Youth participated in hands on workshops and activities designed to increase life skills related to livestock management, feeding, disease prevention, facilities equipment and showmanship or horsemanship. 100% of youth reported an increase in knowledge in animal science self responsibility, motivation, self discipline, leadership, and basic life skills as evidenced by observation of school chaperons and self-reports. The agent acted as an assistant instructor during Lamb School.
*Western Region 4-H Leaders Forum
New Mexico hosted the event in 2010. The Agent acted as the Transportation Chair for the event. The responsibilities of this position included; procuring vehicles and drivers to pick up Forum participants and their luggage at the airport at specified times and transporting them to the host hotel in a timely manner. The agent also had the opportunity to attend many educational workshops during the event.
* State 4-H Conference-
Twenty-two members and leaders attended State 4-H Conference. Nearly every member placed in the top five in team or individual competition.
* Competitive Activities-
County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 75% of novice/junior/senior youth advanced to District/State level competition. Contest Areas included Horse Judging, Hippology, Horse Bowl, Livestock Judging, Dairy Bowl, Public Speaking, Spring Horse Show and NW District and State Horse Shows. 90% of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills related to problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, communication skills and teamwork in an animal science setting as evidenced by state winning hippology team and completion of project related activities. The agent also trained a Dairy Bowl team which participated at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY. and chaperoned two youth at the State Horse Judging Workshop in Las Cruces, NM.
* Kids and Kows-
County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences for the Kids and Kows Program. 400 youth from 2nd – 4th grade youth gained knowledge related to Agriculture and agricultural products. Youth gained life skills related wise use of resources and healthy lifestyle choices through workshops on the dairy industry, sheep and wool and Beekeeping.
* Water Festival-
County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences at the Children’s Water Festival. 255 youth gained knowledge related to agricultural history and the evolution of innovative irrigation technologies called “Farming to Feed You.” The youth were given the opportunity to contribute to group efforts by experimenting with their own mini farm. Youth gained life skills related to wise use of resources by increased ability to reason and follow logical steps in completing tasks. This was evidenced by the average of all correct Post-festival Student Survey questions was 68.84%. The long-term goal is for all classes to correctly answer at least 70% of the questions. We are once again closing in on this goal
The program was replicated for an additional 225 students at an on sight school visit.
* Seeds Program-
Bernalillo County Master Gardener Volunteers provided quality educational experiences to the 4-H SEEDS Program provided for Albuquerque Public Schools third grade youth. 1805 youth gained knowledge related to plant & soil science and entomology and skills related to mastery and wise use of resources as evidenced by comments from Master Gardeners, teachers and students alike.
* Bernalillo County 4-H Council
Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer, Appointed Leadership, and Committee Chairs. Youth received training in the following areas through County and Multi-County trainings: Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking, Recreation and Goal Setting. 85% of youth actively involved in the County Council gained mastery of skills related to leadership as evidenced in an increased willingness to serve as leaders in their local clubs and their community. Two Council members went on to run and be successfully elected to the State 4-H Leadership Team and three Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council members were selected to serve as Junior Leaders at the State 4-H Horse School.
Twenty youth served as keynote speakers, emcees, pledge leaders and presenters at both the Annual 4-H Achievement Night, Friends of 4-H Dinner and Bernalillo County 4-H Rodeo, increasing their public speaking skills and giving leadership to the overall program. Thirty five members received project pins for outstanding achievement in county record book work. Members were also recognized for achievement and increase of life skills related to mastery, belonging, generosity, and independence throughout the 2009-2010 program year. Leaders were recognized and new Friends of 4-H were enshrined at the Friends Dinner. 325 members, leaders, parents and guests attended these two separate events.
Bernalillo County hosted the event. Agent responsibilities included; procuring facilities, meeting with the host hotel and negotiating the contract with both the host facilities and the host hotel. Additional agent responsibilities including coordinating and maintaining communications with Northern area agents who acted as superintendents for the contests, State Specialists and Bernalillo County volunteers to ensure all contests and events were organized. The Northern District 4-H Contest provides members 9-13 years of age the opportunity to gain knowledge in a competitive environment. Members gain knowledge in leadership skills, critical thinking, shooting sports and public speaking. 185 youth attended the event. Agent Evaluations indicated the 85% of those asked said they would like to continue with the combined North East and North West Contest.
* Bernalillo County 4-H Fair-
2010 marked a year of great uncertainty regarding the future of the Fair. Contract negotiations between State Fair Officials and the Bernalillo County Fair Board reached an impasse and it seemed as though the Rodeo would be held in an alternate site with the rest of the fair to be held at the Expo NM facility. That is until the agent was interviewed in the Albuquerque Journal and the powers that be came back to the table and in the end the entire 53rd annual Fair and Rodeo was actually held at the State Fairgrounds. The agent worked alongside the Bernalillo County Fair Board, Bernalillo County 4-H Rodeo Committee, Bernalillo County Livestock and Sale Committee, Bernalillo County 4-H Small Animal Sale Committee and Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council to ensure a quality event. In the Livestock Department, 103 youth exhibited 373 projects. This reflects the largest number in youth and projects since the 1999 Fair and is a 26% increase in members over the 2009 Fair. Proceeds from both the Livestock Sale and the Small animal Sale increased slightly from 2009. The number of Rodeo contestants enjoyed a 30% increase over the 2009 Fair. The Bernalillo County 4-H Leaders Association initiated a “Fun Night” which included events like watermelon eating contests, three legged race and potato sack races. The Bernalillo County 4-H Fair & Rodeo gives 4-H youth an opportunity to exhibit their projects in a competitive environment.
*Bernalillo County Livestock Tag-in and Nomination Procedure-
Year after year there are more protocols that 4-H youth must adhere to in order to exhibit their project livestock at County and State Fairs. In order to comply with the guidelines set forth by the NM Livestock Board, the agent set up two tag-in days for the families. Members were able to tag, receive proper paperwork from the Livestock Board and nominate their animals for State Fair at a central location. 134 steers, swine, goats, lambs and dairy heifers were tagged. At this time youth were also given instruction on TB testing procedures and entry deadlines. The agent worked alongside the NM Livestock Board and the New Mexico State Fair for this to occur.
* Comcast Cares Day-
This large scale Service learning project teamed 75 Bernalillo County 4-H youth & leaders and employees of Comcast in an effort to work collectively and achieve the goal of community pride. This second annual event was held at the Rio Grande Community Farms which is a nonprofit section of City of Albuquerque Open Space Division. Volunteers were asked to clear beds, clean out a warehouse and potting sheds, weed, plant flowers and a number of other activities. If given a monetary amount estimate to the amount of labor provided to the farm, it would equal $4275.00. In return, Comcast awarded a check for $5000 to the Bernalillo County 4-H Council.
*State Livestock School-
Twenty-three youth attended State 4-H Livestock School held at the Expo NM Fairgrounds. Youth participated in hands on workshops and activities designed to increase life skills related to livestock management, feeding, disease prevention, facilities equipment and showmanship or horsemanship. 100% of youth reported an increase in knowledge in animal science self responsibility, motivation, self discipline, leadership, and basic life skills as evidenced by observation of school chaperons and self-reports. The agent acted as an assistant instructor during Lamb School.
*Western Region 4-H Leaders Forum
New Mexico hosted the event in 2010. The Agent acted as the Transportation Chair for the event. The responsibilities of this position included; procuring vehicles and drivers to pick up Forum participants and their luggage at the airport at specified times and transporting them to the host hotel in a timely manner. The agent also had the opportunity to attend many educational workshops during the event.
* State 4-H Conference-
Twenty-two members and leaders attended State 4-H Conference. Nearly every member placed in the top five in team or individual competition.
* Competitive Activities-
County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 75% of novice/junior/senior youth advanced to District/State level competition. Contest Areas included Horse Judging, Hippology, Horse Bowl, Livestock Judging, Dairy Bowl, Public Speaking, Spring Horse Show and NW District and State Horse Shows. 90% of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills related to problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, communication skills and teamwork in an animal science setting as evidenced by state winning hippology team and completion of project related activities. The agent also trained a Dairy Bowl team which participated at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY. and chaperoned two youth at the State Horse Judging Workshop in Las Cruces, NM.
* Kids and Kows-
County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences for the Kids and Kows Program. 400 youth from 2nd – 4th grade youth gained knowledge related to Agriculture and agricultural products. Youth gained life skills related wise use of resources and healthy lifestyle choices through workshops on the dairy industry, sheep and wool and Beekeeping.
* Water Festival-
County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences at the Children’s Water Festival. 255 youth gained knowledge related to agricultural history and the evolution of innovative irrigation technologies called “Farming to Feed You.” The youth were given the opportunity to contribute to group efforts by experimenting with their own mini farm. Youth gained life skills related to wise use of resources by increased ability to reason and follow logical steps in completing tasks. This was evidenced by the average of all correct Post-festival Student Survey questions was 68.84%. The long-term goal is for all classes to correctly answer at least 70% of the questions. We are once again closing in on this goal
The program was replicated for an additional 225 students at an on sight school visit.
* Seeds Program-
Bernalillo County Master Gardener Volunteers provided quality educational experiences to the 4-H SEEDS Program provided for Albuquerque Public Schools third grade youth. 1805 youth gained knowledge related to plant & soil science and entomology and skills related to mastery and wise use of resources as evidenced by comments from Master Gardeners, teachers and students alike.
* Bernalillo County 4-H Council
Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer, Appointed Leadership, and Committee Chairs. Youth received training in the following areas through County and Multi-County trainings: Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking, Recreation and Goal Setting. 85% of youth actively involved in the County Council gained mastery of skills related to leadership as evidenced in an increased willingness to serve as leaders in their local clubs and their community. Two Council members went on to run and be successfully elected to the State 4-H Leadership Team and three Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council members were selected to serve as Junior Leaders at the State 4-H Horse School.
Twenty youth served as keynote speakers, emcees, pledge leaders and presenters at both the Annual 4-H Achievement Night, Friends of 4-H Dinner and Bernalillo County 4-H Rodeo, increasing their public speaking skills and giving leadership to the overall program. Thirty five members received project pins for outstanding achievement in county record book work. Members were also recognized for achievement and increase of life skills related to mastery, belonging, generosity, and independence throughout the 2009-2010 program year. Leaders were recognized and new Friends of 4-H were enshrined at the Friends Dinner. 325 members, leaders, parents and guests attended these two separate events.
County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 75% of novice/junior/senior youth advanced to District/State level competition. Contest Areas included Horse Judging, Hippology, Horse Bowl, Livestock Judging, Dairy Bowl, Public Speaking, Spring Horse Show and NW District and State Horse Shows. 90% of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills related to problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, communication skills and teamwork in an animal science setting as evidenced by four state winning teams and completion of project related activities. The agent also trained a Horse Bowl team which placed third in national competition. Additionally, he worked with the State Horse Specialist in hosting the State wide Horse Judging Workshop which was attended by 100 individuals.
Two-hundred twenty youth participated in the 2009 Bernalillo County 4-H County Fair showcasing their development of life skills through indoor and livestock exhibits related to over 200 project areas. Over 715 items were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. $ 75,000 was paid to County 4-H Members through the Livestock Sale and Small Animal Sale. 53% of Bernalillo County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to creative arts, animal science, home economics and personal development as evidenced by the quality of all exhibits. The livestock stated: “This is by far the deepest and highest quality hog show that I’ve seen at a County Fair in a long time.”
Thirty-three youth attended State 4-H Horse and Livestock Schools held at the Expo NM Fairgrounds. Youth participated in hands on workshops and activities designed to increase life skills related to livestock management, feeding, disease prevention, facilities equipment and showmanship or horsemanship. 100% of youth reported an increase in knowledge in animal science self responsibility, motivation, self discipline, leadership, and basic life skills as evidenced by observation of school chaperons and self-reports. One chaperon stated: “I had no idea the swine project was this involved.” And one camper stated: “Attending Lamb School helped me win Showmanship at County Fair.” The agent acted as an assistant instructor during Lamb School.
Over 200 hundred youth attended 4-H demo day at Kirtland Air Force Base Youth Center. Youth participated in hands on workshops including: leathercraft, small animals, housing & interior Design and Food & Nutrition designed to increase life skills related to healthy lifestyle choices, teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking. One camper stated: “This 4-H is fun.”
Thirty-five 4-H members, parents and leaders attended two feed nutrition seminars sponsored by local feed stores and the Bernalillo County 4-H Livestock Sale Committee. Youth received training related to selection, facilities and animal nutrition of horses, swine, cattle, sheep and goats.
Eight 4-H members attended a Leathercraft Training. Youth received hands on training related to leather preparation, carving, stamping, lacing and dying. 50% of youth attending the workshop went on to exhibit the leather projects at County Fair. One parent stated: “My son really enjoyed your program.”
Five 4-H members attended three Record Book Workshops before the County Record Book Deadline. Youth received hands on training related to keeping records, setting goals, and planning and organizing the 4-H record book. One parent stated: “Now I have a greater understanding of what record books are all about now.”
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Twenty youth served as keynote speakers, emcees, pledge leaders and presenters at both the Annual 4-H Achievement Night and Friends of 4-H Dinner, increasing their public speaking skills and giving leadership to the overall program. Thirty five members received project pins for outstanding achievement in county record book work. Members were also recognized for achievement and increase of life skills related to mastery, belonging, generosity, and independence throughout the 2008-2009 program year. Leaders were recognized and new Friends of 4-H were enshrined at the Friends Dinner. 325 members, leaders, parents and guests attended these two separate events.
County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences at the Children’s Water Festival. 255 youth gained knowledge related to agricultural history and the evolution of innovative irrigation technologies called “Farming to Feed You.” The youth were given the opportunity to contribute to group efforts by experimenting with their own mini farm. Youth gained life skills related to wise use of resources by increased ability to reason and follow logical steps in completing tasks. This was evidenced by a 20% increase in knowledge in pre-post test results. The program was replicated for an additional 50 students at an on sight school visit.
County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences for the Kids and Kows Program. 655 youth from 2nd – 4th grade youth gained knowledge related to Agriculture and agricultural products. Youth gained life skills related wise use of resources and healthy lifestyle choices through workshops on the dairy industry, sheep and wool, cattle ranching in New Mexico and horses.
Bernalillo County Master Gardener Volunteers provided quality educational experiences to the 4-H SEEDS Program provided for Albuquerque Public Schools third grade youth. 1235 youth gained knowledge related to plant & soil science and entomology and skills related to mastery and wise use of resources as evidenced by comments from Master Gardeners, teachers and students alike.
Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer, Appointed Leadership, and Committee Chairs. Youth received training in the following areas through County and Multi-County trainings: Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking, Recreation and Goal Setting. 85% of youth actively involved in the County Council gained mastery of skills related to leadership as evidenced in an increased willingness to serve as leaders in their local clubs and their community. Two Council members went on to run and be successfully elected to the State 4-H Leadership Team and three Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council members were selected to serve as Junior Leaders at the State 4-H Horse School.
Two hundred-seventy four 4-H members, leaders and parents teamed with Comcast Cable during the annual “Comcast Cares Day”. As a result two schools in a disadvantaged neighborhood received much needed landscaping, painting, and cleaning. Youth increased knowledge and skills related to generosity and service learning, contributions to group efforts and responsible citizenship as evidenced by willingness to serve, appreciation of service opportunities and youth assuming leadership roles related to service.
Two-hundred twenty youth participated in the 2009 Bernalillo County 4-H County Fair showcasing their development of life skills through indoor and livestock exhibits related to over 200 project areas. Over 715 items were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. $ 75,000 was paid to County 4-H Members through the Livestock Sale and Small Animal Sale. 53% of Bernalillo County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to creative arts, animal science, home economics and personal development as evidenced by the quality of all exhibits. The livestock stated: “This is by far the deepest and highest quality hog show that I’ve seen at a County Fair in a long time.”
Thirty-three youth attended State 4-H Horse and Livestock Schools held at the Expo NM Fairgrounds. Youth participated in hands on workshops and activities designed to increase life skills related to livestock management, feeding, disease prevention, facilities equipment and showmanship or horsemanship. 100% of youth reported an increase in knowledge in animal science self responsibility, motivation, self discipline, leadership, and basic life skills as evidenced by observation of school chaperons and self-reports. One chaperon stated: “I had no idea the swine project was this involved.” And one camper stated: “Attending Lamb School helped me win Showmanship at County Fair.” The agent acted as an assistant instructor during Lamb School.
Over 200 hundred youth attended 4-H demo day at Kirtland Air Force Base Youth Center. Youth participated in hands on workshops including: leathercraft, small animals, housing & interior Design and Food & Nutrition designed to increase life skills related to healthy lifestyle choices, teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking. One camper stated: “This 4-H is fun.”
Thirty-five 4-H members, parents and leaders attended two feed nutrition seminars sponsored by local feed stores and the Bernalillo County 4-H Livestock Sale Committee. Youth received training related to selection, facilities and animal nutrition of horses, swine, cattle, sheep and goats.
Eight 4-H members attended a Leathercraft Training. Youth received hands on training related to leather preparation, carving, stamping, lacing and dying. 50% of youth attending the workshop went on to exhibit the leather projects at County Fair. One parent stated: “My son really enjoyed your program.”
Five 4-H members attended three Record Book Workshops before the County Record Book Deadline. Youth received hands on training related to keeping records, setting goals, and planning and organizing the 4-H record book. One parent stated: “Now I have a greater understanding of what record books are all about now.”
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Twenty youth served as keynote speakers, emcees, pledge leaders and presenters at both the Annual 4-H Achievement Night and Friends of 4-H Dinner, increasing their public speaking skills and giving leadership to the overall program. Thirty five members received project pins for outstanding achievement in county record book work. Members were also recognized for achievement and increase of life skills related to mastery, belonging, generosity, and independence throughout the 2008-2009 program year. Leaders were recognized and new Friends of 4-H were enshrined at the Friends Dinner. 325 members, leaders, parents and guests attended these two separate events.
County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences at the Children’s Water Festival. 255 youth gained knowledge related to agricultural history and the evolution of innovative irrigation technologies called “Farming to Feed You.” The youth were given the opportunity to contribute to group efforts by experimenting with their own mini farm. Youth gained life skills related to wise use of resources by increased ability to reason and follow logical steps in completing tasks. This was evidenced by a 20% increase in knowledge in pre-post test results. The program was replicated for an additional 50 students at an on sight school visit.
County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences for the Kids and Kows Program. 655 youth from 2nd – 4th grade youth gained knowledge related to Agriculture and agricultural products. Youth gained life skills related wise use of resources and healthy lifestyle choices through workshops on the dairy industry, sheep and wool, cattle ranching in New Mexico and horses.
Bernalillo County Master Gardener Volunteers provided quality educational experiences to the 4-H SEEDS Program provided for Albuquerque Public Schools third grade youth. 1235 youth gained knowledge related to plant & soil science and entomology and skills related to mastery and wise use of resources as evidenced by comments from Master Gardeners, teachers and students alike.
Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer, Appointed Leadership, and Committee Chairs. Youth received training in the following areas through County and Multi-County trainings: Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking, Recreation and Goal Setting. 85% of youth actively involved in the County Council gained mastery of skills related to leadership as evidenced in an increased willingness to serve as leaders in their local clubs and their community. Two Council members went on to run and be successfully elected to the State 4-H Leadership Team and three Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council members were selected to serve as Junior Leaders at the State 4-H Horse School.
Two hundred-seventy four 4-H members, leaders and parents teamed with Comcast Cable during the annual “Comcast Cares Day”. As a result two schools in a disadvantaged neighborhood received much needed landscaping, painting, and cleaning. Youth increased knowledge and skills related to generosity and service learning, contributions to group efforts and responsible citizenship as evidenced by willingness to serve, appreciation of service opportunities and youth assuming leadership roles related to service.
During the spring and summer months the agent spent 80 hours tagging and validating animals to be nominated for State Fair, tagging County Fair project animals and dispersing advice on feeding, facilities, rules, showmanship and evaluation during home visits. Some members also elected to attend State 4-H Livestock Schools provided by the State 4-H Office to further their project knowledge. Fifty members attended Horse, Swine, Lamb or Goat School.
The State Lamb School was attended by approximately 140 youth from around the state. This Agent acted as an assistant instructor along with other agents and qualified individuals from different counties. The school is used as a teaching mechanism to promote the proper care of lambs, sportsmanship, responsibility, and skill.
Numerous hours were spent acting as the advisor to the Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council and Livestock and Sale Committee:
• The Livestock Committee organized all Livestock events at County Fair and the Bernalillo County Fair 4-H livestock Sale. Fifty items were sold at the Sale which generated $77,000 for the kids. 107 youth exhibited 324 project animals at County Fair (Dairy, Beef, Lamb, Goat, Swine, Poultry, Rabbit, and Horse). During the Fair the agent acted as a liaison between Expo New Mexico Officials and 4-H Volunteers to make sure their needs were met and to ensure smooth shows.
• Horse Council provides leadership to the 4-H Horse Project. The committee acted upon rule changes to the County Top Hand Contest and County Fair. In addition the agent assisted Horse Council with numerous events and activities including: Spring Horse Show, Fall Shaggy Show, Top Hand Contest, and many educational events and trainings for horse judging, hippology and horse public speaking.
Approximately 130 hours were utilized by the agent conducting competitive agriculture trainings and County Contests. These trainings and contests began in January and culminated in July. Additionally the agent acted as the superintendent or assisted other agents and specialists in the following contests held at Northwest District and State Contest; Horse Bowl, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging.
Seven members from Bernalillo County exhibited 18 entries at State Fair (Beef, Sheep, Meat Goat, Swine, and Dairy). The agent attended the fair to provide assistance where needed to the youth.
The following is a list of notable results at National, State and District Events:
• New Mexico State Fair- Grand Champion Shorthorn Steer
• Horse Bowl -1st and 2nd place Senior Team
• Horse Judging- 3rd place Senior team
• Hippology- 1st and 3rd place Senior teams
• Horse Public Speaking- 1st and 3rd place individual
• Livestock Judging- Coached one Senior Team
• Dairy Judging- Coached one senior individual
County 4-H Agent assisted the coordination of the annual Summer 4-H Carnival. Eight 4-H clubs set up 10 different activities including: cake walk, chicken catapult, balloon darts, fishing ponds, and many others. During the 4 hour event 4-H members and community members were able to have fun and learn about the 4-H program. 791 dollars was raised to support 4-H programs in Bernalillo County. Approximately 150 were in attendance.
The Agent helped coordinate a Shooting Sports program for West Mesa Community Center Mid-High 4-H Program that was attended by 10 youth. The participants were exposed to the archery and pellets rifle projects during the afternoon event.
Achievement Night is the yearly culmination of the Bernalillo County 4-H year. Members are recognized for outstanding accomplishments, and Leaders are applauded for their volunteerism. 150 members, leaders and distinguished guests attended the event. This agent was in charge of planning and implementing the event. Other 4-H agents were on hand to assist with the program. In addition, the agent was charged with coordinating the County Record Book Judging and cataloging process. 30 youth turned 75 record books that were acknowledged at Achievement Night.
Twenty-two youth from Bernalillo County gained leadership and citizenship experience at State 4-H Leadership Retreat. Five youth were exposed to leadership and recreational activities at Youth-Get-Away. Twenty-one senior aged members participated in workshops and competitive events at State 4-H Conference. The Agent acted as Chaperone and Agent in Charge for the Bernalillo County delegation at these State-wide events.
The Agent attended, and spoke at many 4-H recruitment events including; Bernalillo County 4-H Open House, NM Horse Council Fun Day in Corrales and Middle Rio Grande Council of Governments Ag Awareness Open Diologue.
Assisted other neighboring counties sharing knowledge as a judge for: Sandoval County (County Fair Livestock Judge and Record Book Judge), Santa Fe County ( County Fair Round Robin Judge and Record Book Judge), Valencia County (County Fair Agriculture and Natural Resources Judge) and New Mexico State Fair ( Ladies-lead Contest Judge).
Kids Kows and More- Bernalillo County
Approximately 550 Albuquerque Area 2-4 grade youth along with their teachers and some parents participated in the eighth annual event. The purpose of the program is to familiarize individuals with the agriculture industry and the importance of the food and fiber system. The students had the opportunity to explore agriculture through five stations:
1. Dairy-which was hosted by SW Dairy Farmers Inc., gave the youth a chance to see a cow being milked and learn about the dairy industry.
2. Beef- hosted by NM Beef Council, told the story of the life as a rancher and the importance of land stewardship to the rancher.
3. 4-H is Fun- A look at the 4-H Program with information on joining a club and recreation
4. Horses- hosted by the NM Quarter Horse Association, told the story of the horse in history and as an important recreational industry in the New Mexico.
5. Sheep- sponsored by the NM Wool Growers and hosted by Agent Pat Melendrez, gave the students a chance to actually see a sheep being shorn and learn about the Sheep and Wool Industry in general. The entire Bernalillo County 4-H Staff assisted with the event and 4-H youth and volunteers were assigned as group leaders. All schools were given learning material to help reinforce what they had learned at the event. Additionally they were given a choice of chocolate or white milk from Creamland Dairies.
All in all, the entire program proved to be a success. Many repeat teachers responded that they look forward to this event every year, while many first timers felt the program was a valuable experience.
Children’s Water Festival
The 4-H Agent worked alongside other agents and the Middle Rio Grande Children’s Water Festival committee to put on and organize a water festival open to Albuquerque 4th grade students. During the planning process, the agent served as a planning committee member to give assistance and suggestions with youth activities. During the two day event the county agents presented a workshop titled Farming to Feed You. As a result 250 4th grade students learned about water, farming, irrigation technologies and how farmers save water. They also learned how to conserve water and why water is important. The three Agents won the Western Region 4-H Association Natural Resources Team Award for this collaboration.
The State Lamb School was attended by approximately 140 youth from around the state. This Agent acted as an assistant instructor along with other agents and qualified individuals from different counties. The school is used as a teaching mechanism to promote the proper care of lambs, sportsmanship, responsibility, and skill.
Numerous hours were spent acting as the advisor to the Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council and Livestock and Sale Committee:
• The Livestock Committee organized all Livestock events at County Fair and the Bernalillo County Fair 4-H livestock Sale. Fifty items were sold at the Sale which generated $77,000 for the kids. 107 youth exhibited 324 project animals at County Fair (Dairy, Beef, Lamb, Goat, Swine, Poultry, Rabbit, and Horse). During the Fair the agent acted as a liaison between Expo New Mexico Officials and 4-H Volunteers to make sure their needs were met and to ensure smooth shows.
• Horse Council provides leadership to the 4-H Horse Project. The committee acted upon rule changes to the County Top Hand Contest and County Fair. In addition the agent assisted Horse Council with numerous events and activities including: Spring Horse Show, Fall Shaggy Show, Top Hand Contest, and many educational events and trainings for horse judging, hippology and horse public speaking.
Approximately 130 hours were utilized by the agent conducting competitive agriculture trainings and County Contests. These trainings and contests began in January and culminated in July. Additionally the agent acted as the superintendent or assisted other agents and specialists in the following contests held at Northwest District and State Contest; Horse Bowl, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging.
Seven members from Bernalillo County exhibited 18 entries at State Fair (Beef, Sheep, Meat Goat, Swine, and Dairy). The agent attended the fair to provide assistance where needed to the youth.
The following is a list of notable results at National, State and District Events:
• New Mexico State Fair- Grand Champion Shorthorn Steer
• Horse Bowl -1st and 2nd place Senior Team
• Horse Judging- 3rd place Senior team
• Hippology- 1st and 3rd place Senior teams
• Horse Public Speaking- 1st and 3rd place individual
• Livestock Judging- Coached one Senior Team
• Dairy Judging- Coached one senior individual
County 4-H Agent assisted the coordination of the annual Summer 4-H Carnival. Eight 4-H clubs set up 10 different activities including: cake walk, chicken catapult, balloon darts, fishing ponds, and many others. During the 4 hour event 4-H members and community members were able to have fun and learn about the 4-H program. 791 dollars was raised to support 4-H programs in Bernalillo County. Approximately 150 were in attendance.
The Agent helped coordinate a Shooting Sports program for West Mesa Community Center Mid-High 4-H Program that was attended by 10 youth. The participants were exposed to the archery and pellets rifle projects during the afternoon event.
Achievement Night is the yearly culmination of the Bernalillo County 4-H year. Members are recognized for outstanding accomplishments, and Leaders are applauded for their volunteerism. 150 members, leaders and distinguished guests attended the event. This agent was in charge of planning and implementing the event. Other 4-H agents were on hand to assist with the program. In addition, the agent was charged with coordinating the County Record Book Judging and cataloging process. 30 youth turned 75 record books that were acknowledged at Achievement Night.
Twenty-two youth from Bernalillo County gained leadership and citizenship experience at State 4-H Leadership Retreat. Five youth were exposed to leadership and recreational activities at Youth-Get-Away. Twenty-one senior aged members participated in workshops and competitive events at State 4-H Conference. The Agent acted as Chaperone and Agent in Charge for the Bernalillo County delegation at these State-wide events.
The Agent attended, and spoke at many 4-H recruitment events including; Bernalillo County 4-H Open House, NM Horse Council Fun Day in Corrales and Middle Rio Grande Council of Governments Ag Awareness Open Diologue.
Assisted other neighboring counties sharing knowledge as a judge for: Sandoval County (County Fair Livestock Judge and Record Book Judge), Santa Fe County ( County Fair Round Robin Judge and Record Book Judge), Valencia County (County Fair Agriculture and Natural Resources Judge) and New Mexico State Fair ( Ladies-lead Contest Judge).
Kids Kows and More- Bernalillo County
Approximately 550 Albuquerque Area 2-4 grade youth along with their teachers and some parents participated in the eighth annual event. The purpose of the program is to familiarize individuals with the agriculture industry and the importance of the food and fiber system. The students had the opportunity to explore agriculture through five stations:
1. Dairy-which was hosted by SW Dairy Farmers Inc., gave the youth a chance to see a cow being milked and learn about the dairy industry.
2. Beef- hosted by NM Beef Council, told the story of the life as a rancher and the importance of land stewardship to the rancher.
3. 4-H is Fun- A look at the 4-H Program with information on joining a club and recreation
4. Horses- hosted by the NM Quarter Horse Association, told the story of the horse in history and as an important recreational industry in the New Mexico.
5. Sheep- sponsored by the NM Wool Growers and hosted by Agent Pat Melendrez, gave the students a chance to actually see a sheep being shorn and learn about the Sheep and Wool Industry in general. The entire Bernalillo County 4-H Staff assisted with the event and 4-H youth and volunteers were assigned as group leaders. All schools were given learning material to help reinforce what they had learned at the event. Additionally they were given a choice of chocolate or white milk from Creamland Dairies.
All in all, the entire program proved to be a success. Many repeat teachers responded that they look forward to this event every year, while many first timers felt the program was a valuable experience.
Children’s Water Festival
The 4-H Agent worked alongside other agents and the Middle Rio Grande Children’s Water Festival committee to put on and organize a water festival open to Albuquerque 4th grade students. During the planning process, the agent served as a planning committee member to give assistance and suggestions with youth activities. During the two day event the county agents presented a workshop titled Farming to Feed You. As a result 250 4th grade students learned about water, farming, irrigation technologies and how farmers save water. They also learned how to conserve water and why water is important. The three Agents won the Western Region 4-H Association Natural Resources Team Award for this collaboration.
Coordinated NM State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest in Raton, NM at the NRA Whittington Center. Senior age 4-H members participated in the event to demonstrate proficiencies in various shooting disciplines. Top placed teams qualified for the national event in June. There were 210 youth competing. (Increase of 35 4-Her’s from 2006.)
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Coordinated NM State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest in Raton, NM at the NRA Whittington Center. Senior age 4-H members participated in the event to demonstrate proficiencies in various shooting disciplines. Top placed teams qualified for the national event in June. There were 210 youth competing. (Increase of 35 4-Her’s from 2006.)
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Coordinated NM State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest in Raton, NM at the NRA Whittington Center. Senior age 4-H members participated in the event to demonstrate proficiencies in various shooting disciplines. Top placed teams qualified for the national event in June. There were 210 youth competing. (Increase of 35 4-Her’s from 2006.)
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.