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Youth Development (Quay County)
Plan Goals
This plan will incorporate many factors which are related to promoting youth development through programming associated with the Quay County 4-H Program.
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Youth Development
Impact Reports
4H Advisory Committee:
The committee was pleased with the results of last year's goals, which outlined programs and partnerships with Tucumcari Elementary School and Mesalands Community College. To continue the partnership, the committee advised to now go forward with developing added, more long term programs which could remain in place for several years. As was done the prior year, this agent and the rodeo coach at Mesalands are developed a proposal for repairs and upgrades to the Quay County Rodeo Arena.This proposal would effect not only the 35 4-H members who participate in rodeo, but also collegiate rodeo students. Developing more recruitment efforts and offering more subkject matter training were also goals formed from the advisory committee meeting. This agent held a one specialized cattle clinic for regional youth, and continued to utilize expanded 4-H and school enrichment as a means by which to recruit new members.
4-H Livestock Programs:
This agent believes that the 4-H livestock program in Quay County is necessary to teaching members the importance of responsibility, proper care, money management, and time management skills. In March of 2010, the agent worked with local brand inspectors to set up a tagging day in two locations of the county, and invited a professional hoof trimmer to come to work on the cattle. Also, cattle from Curry County were invited, to save those members a long trip to Clovis. In April the agent assisted those members wanting to show sheep, goats, and swine, in selecting their projects. This year, 28 members exhibited livestock projects at the Quay County Fair with 80% making the sale. Also, thirteen 4-H members competed at the New Mexico State Fair and Eastern New Mexico State Fair, with 20% making the sale.
In December of 2010, the agent met with advisory committee members to plan the programming needs for Quay County 4-H. An idea was brought forth to host a regional clinic for members exhibiting cattle. This agent made arrangements to schedule Kirk Stierwalt to come to Quay County to hold the clinic. Twenty-three steers were allowed into the clinic, representing 25 youth and 43 adults. Participants came from New Mexico, Texas, and Kansas. The clinic ran for two full days, with a jackpot show to follow. Topics included nutrition, fitting, and showing. Based on post-program evaluations, participants increased their knowledge in nutrition by 43%, fitting 98%, and showing 70%. Also, the evaluations reflected major needs and attitudes of participants in relation to the condition of the fairgrounds. Reports on the conditions of the fairgrounds are as follows:
• “It would be nice for the breakers to be looked at so exhibitors can plug in multiple devices such as clipper and blowers at the same time.” – adult participant from Kansas
• “The fairgrounds in this county are very useful, but it would be even better if the grounds were freshly painted and clean.” – adult participant from New Mexico
• “I had to wait for an hour before I could wash my steer, since the drain was plugged. I hope next year this is fixed.” – youth participant from Texas
From this evaluation, over $9,000.00 in upgrades were performed at the Quay County Fairgrounds. Based on the quality of the clinic, this agent is planning to hold another Stierwalt clinic next year, as well.
This agent utilized the relationships built as the Extension 4-H Agent to assist local beef producers to develop their herds. Working alongside parents of 4-H members, the agent has developed a heifer development program for 4-H members and their parents. Although 90% of the heifers which are exhibited go into a production phase, only 10% actually have to develop into quality replacement which can be useful in the range conditions of Quay County. The program consists of assisting members and the parents in locating quality show heifer prospects at sales, farms, or on their own ranches. Once the member owns the heifer, plans are set forth for breeding and calving. This agent has traveled to 4 homes of the 4-H members who own heifers to synchronize the animals to come into heat. The agent tries to fit this breeding schedule into the schedule used at that ranch, so the heifer can become a part of the herd once her show career is finished. The agent works with the member and producer to purchase semen and has it shipped to Tucumcari for storage until use. Once scheduling and synchronization is complete, a local 4-H/FFA supporter travels to each location to artificially inseminate the heifers at no charge to the member, and a minimal fee to the parent. The heifers remain to be cared for at the member’s home and in June each heifer is pregnancy checked by the agent. After the Quay County Fair in August, the 4-H member will either sell the bred heifer or keep the animal. Other producers in the county understand how this program works, and often buy these bred heifers to use on their own ranches. The predicted outcome of this program was to enable youth to utilize outstanding genetics, in order to raise valuable stock and to improve their herds. This has been achieved, and the parents of these youth who are involved in cattle production have gained more knowledge and improved their genetics, as well. From 2009-2011, 14 of 19 heifers were successfully bred through artificial insemination, 3 were bred by a cleanup bull, and all but 2 delivered live calves.
Expanded 4-H Programs:
This agent provided opportunities for K-8 teachers to utilize the school enrichment curriculum in their classrooms. By following up on a program done last year, involving team teaching a farm animal lesson with a kindergarten teacher, a more permanent program was developed for kindergartners. The day long lesson was presented to 35 students and was given by 1 novice 4-H member regarding his swine and sheep projects. The 4-H member brought his animals to school and performed half a day demonstration over feeding, grooming, health, and showmanship. covered the basic domestic farm animals.
The agent was involved in preparing the Quay County schools for the Farm Safety Day program for Quay, DeBaca, and Guadalupe Counties. Approximately 200 students from area schools were in attendance. The Egg to Chick program was conducted in five 3rd grade classrooms in two different schools. 104 students learned about the embryology, development, and life cycle of a chicken, during the three week program. The agent participated in the Quay County Elementary Earth Day, in which 765 students from area elelmentary schools, were instructed about the Earth, its resources such as plants and animals, and how to care for these resources.
Leadership Development:
Leadership opportunities for 4-H members are vital to their growth and development. This year, the agent encouraged members to participate in more state wide leadership experiences, so they could expand their networks, meet new people, and learn outside of the county. This year, the agent had 7 members participate in the State 4-H Conference. County Council officers hosted a leadership workshop in December, to assist members with developing skills susch as teamwork and personal development at the club levels.
Volunteer Leadership:
Four volunteer leaders attended the organizational leader meeting, in order to bring them up-to-date with various 4-H policies in New Mexico. It also served as a great question and answer session, so that the agent to better identify needs of the clubs. Three organizational leaders attended volunteer related training. One leader attended the Shooting Sports Leaders Certification training, so he could properly provide instruction for 4-H members in the archery discipline. Seeking a need to renew and discover ideas related to club programming, two leaders attended the Western Regional Leaders Forum in Alaska.
Visibility & Leadership:
This agent believes that visibilty and image are major components of the 4-H program and its perception by the public. By partnering with local agencies and schools to conduct programs, this agent and the 4-H prgram is very visible in the community and plans to expand this image to other communities by putting these programs into place there as well. This agent volunteered to serve as the co-chair of the Earth Day Committee with a local school principal. Also, the agent took on a leadership role by serving as the superintendent for the livestock skillathon contest for the Southeast District. The agent worked with other agents to conduct the contest, which was once again, one of the most popular contests with 86 contestants.
The committee was pleased with the results of last year's goals, which outlined programs and partnerships with Tucumcari Elementary School and Mesalands Community College. To continue the partnership, the committee advised to now go forward with developing added, more long term programs which could remain in place for several years. As was done the prior year, this agent and the rodeo coach at Mesalands are developed a proposal for repairs and upgrades to the Quay County Rodeo Arena.This proposal would effect not only the 35 4-H members who participate in rodeo, but also collegiate rodeo students. Developing more recruitment efforts and offering more subkject matter training were also goals formed from the advisory committee meeting. This agent held a one specialized cattle clinic for regional youth, and continued to utilize expanded 4-H and school enrichment as a means by which to recruit new members.
4-H Livestock Programs:
This agent believes that the 4-H livestock program in Quay County is necessary to teaching members the importance of responsibility, proper care, money management, and time management skills. In March of 2010, the agent worked with local brand inspectors to set up a tagging day in two locations of the county, and invited a professional hoof trimmer to come to work on the cattle. Also, cattle from Curry County were invited, to save those members a long trip to Clovis. In April the agent assisted those members wanting to show sheep, goats, and swine, in selecting their projects. This year, 28 members exhibited livestock projects at the Quay County Fair with 80% making the sale. Also, thirteen 4-H members competed at the New Mexico State Fair and Eastern New Mexico State Fair, with 20% making the sale.
In December of 2010, the agent met with advisory committee members to plan the programming needs for Quay County 4-H. An idea was brought forth to host a regional clinic for members exhibiting cattle. This agent made arrangements to schedule Kirk Stierwalt to come to Quay County to hold the clinic. Twenty-three steers were allowed into the clinic, representing 25 youth and 43 adults. Participants came from New Mexico, Texas, and Kansas. The clinic ran for two full days, with a jackpot show to follow. Topics included nutrition, fitting, and showing. Based on post-program evaluations, participants increased their knowledge in nutrition by 43%, fitting 98%, and showing 70%. Also, the evaluations reflected major needs and attitudes of participants in relation to the condition of the fairgrounds. Reports on the conditions of the fairgrounds are as follows:
• “It would be nice for the breakers to be looked at so exhibitors can plug in multiple devices such as clipper and blowers at the same time.” – adult participant from Kansas
• “The fairgrounds in this county are very useful, but it would be even better if the grounds were freshly painted and clean.” – adult participant from New Mexico
• “I had to wait for an hour before I could wash my steer, since the drain was plugged. I hope next year this is fixed.” – youth participant from Texas
From this evaluation, over $9,000.00 in upgrades were performed at the Quay County Fairgrounds. Based on the quality of the clinic, this agent is planning to hold another Stierwalt clinic next year, as well.
This agent utilized the relationships built as the Extension 4-H Agent to assist local beef producers to develop their herds. Working alongside parents of 4-H members, the agent has developed a heifer development program for 4-H members and their parents. Although 90% of the heifers which are exhibited go into a production phase, only 10% actually have to develop into quality replacement which can be useful in the range conditions of Quay County. The program consists of assisting members and the parents in locating quality show heifer prospects at sales, farms, or on their own ranches. Once the member owns the heifer, plans are set forth for breeding and calving. This agent has traveled to 4 homes of the 4-H members who own heifers to synchronize the animals to come into heat. The agent tries to fit this breeding schedule into the schedule used at that ranch, so the heifer can become a part of the herd once her show career is finished. The agent works with the member and producer to purchase semen and has it shipped to Tucumcari for storage until use. Once scheduling and synchronization is complete, a local 4-H/FFA supporter travels to each location to artificially inseminate the heifers at no charge to the member, and a minimal fee to the parent. The heifers remain to be cared for at the member’s home and in June each heifer is pregnancy checked by the agent. After the Quay County Fair in August, the 4-H member will either sell the bred heifer or keep the animal. Other producers in the county understand how this program works, and often buy these bred heifers to use on their own ranches. The predicted outcome of this program was to enable youth to utilize outstanding genetics, in order to raise valuable stock and to improve their herds. This has been achieved, and the parents of these youth who are involved in cattle production have gained more knowledge and improved their genetics, as well. From 2009-2011, 14 of 19 heifers were successfully bred through artificial insemination, 3 were bred by a cleanup bull, and all but 2 delivered live calves.
Expanded 4-H Programs:
This agent provided opportunities for K-8 teachers to utilize the school enrichment curriculum in their classrooms. By following up on a program done last year, involving team teaching a farm animal lesson with a kindergarten teacher, a more permanent program was developed for kindergartners. The day long lesson was presented to 35 students and was given by 1 novice 4-H member regarding his swine and sheep projects. The 4-H member brought his animals to school and performed half a day demonstration over feeding, grooming, health, and showmanship. covered the basic domestic farm animals.
The agent was involved in preparing the Quay County schools for the Farm Safety Day program for Quay, DeBaca, and Guadalupe Counties. Approximately 200 students from area schools were in attendance. The Egg to Chick program was conducted in five 3rd grade classrooms in two different schools. 104 students learned about the embryology, development, and life cycle of a chicken, during the three week program. The agent participated in the Quay County Elementary Earth Day, in which 765 students from area elelmentary schools, were instructed about the Earth, its resources such as plants and animals, and how to care for these resources.
Leadership Development:
Leadership opportunities for 4-H members are vital to their growth and development. This year, the agent encouraged members to participate in more state wide leadership experiences, so they could expand their networks, meet new people, and learn outside of the county. This year, the agent had 7 members participate in the State 4-H Conference. County Council officers hosted a leadership workshop in December, to assist members with developing skills susch as teamwork and personal development at the club levels.
Volunteer Leadership:
Four volunteer leaders attended the organizational leader meeting, in order to bring them up-to-date with various 4-H policies in New Mexico. It also served as a great question and answer session, so that the agent to better identify needs of the clubs. Three organizational leaders attended volunteer related training. One leader attended the Shooting Sports Leaders Certification training, so he could properly provide instruction for 4-H members in the archery discipline. Seeking a need to renew and discover ideas related to club programming, two leaders attended the Western Regional Leaders Forum in Alaska.
Visibility & Leadership:
This agent believes that visibilty and image are major components of the 4-H program and its perception by the public. By partnering with local agencies and schools to conduct programs, this agent and the 4-H prgram is very visible in the community and plans to expand this image to other communities by putting these programs into place there as well. This agent volunteered to serve as the co-chair of the Earth Day Committee with a local school principal. Also, the agent took on a leadership role by serving as the superintendent for the livestock skillathon contest for the Southeast District. The agent worked with other agents to conduct the contest, which was once again, one of the most popular contests with 86 contestants.
Kindergarten Ag Day
The 4-H agent was responsible for the planning of this event at the Tucumcari Elementary School. For the third year, this agent has brought ag into the classroom for an audience which has rarely been visited, kindergarten. The agent worked with 5 kindergarten teachers to have Quay County 4-H members deliver live demonstrations of the projects they are enrolled in. 85 kindergarten students were instructed by junior members on the care and showmanship of a steer. Also, this agent partnered with the Rodeo Team from Mesalands College to provide instruction on the rodeo events college students participate in. Upon completion of the event, the classes were evaluated on how much they learned about these animals, what 4-H has to offer, and if they thought the day was fun filled. 100% of the students responded favorably to the questions and plans are already in place to continue this event for this year.
Progressive Ag Days (ATV Safety)
This agent was unable to attend the Santa Rosa Progressive Day this year, however students from Quay county were in attendance to receive instruction. 4th Graders from Quay, DeBaca, and Guadalupe counties along with teachers and parents attended Progressive Farm Safety Day at the fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, NM. 243 youth, teachers, and parents were instructed on safety equipment, laws, proper riding techniques, and safe handling of an ATV. Youth were quizzed by the instructor at the end of the workshop on each of these areas and 95% gained knowledge in all areas taught.
County Contest
Youth were involved in learning how to judge many different contests during the months of May, June, and July. Contest practices were held several times a week and included, livestock judging, meats judging, livestock skillathon, horse judging, crops judging, entomology, and wildlife. Contests begin on the week prior to accomodate shooting sports, horse judging, horse bowl, and home ec bowl. The rest of the events were held on Friday, May 28, with an awards ceremony and district and state signup. Knowledge and mastery of skills gained through the practices was evident throughout the week of competition as individuals scored higher than upon the start of practice season through judging and identification contests competing for places on teams for both District and State Contests. Twenty seven youth benefitted by being involved with the judging practices and the county contest competition.
District Contest
County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 99 % of novice/junior youth advanced to District/State level competition. Contest Areas included Air Rifle, Archery, Crops, Entomology, Horse, Livestock, Livestock Skill-A-Thon, Meats, Rifle, Wildlife, and Wool. 100 % of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills in their respective contest area as evidenced by all youth of Quay County coming home with an individual or team award. After their accomplishments it was evident that 100% of youth participating in District contest also had increased self confidence.
State Conference
County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 100% of senior youth participating in those events advanced to State level competition. Contest Areas included livestock, livestock skill-athon, horse, entomology, land, and wool. 90 % of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills as evidenced by 3 teams from Quay County placing in the top 5. 100% of the youth from Quay County increased their teamwork, character and positive sportsmanship skills while participating in State Conference. Youth participated in workshop activities and learned to work together as a team.
County, State and Regional Fairs
101 (increased from 83) youth participated in the Quay County Fair showcasing their development of life skills through livestock exhibits related to over 10 project areas. 175 animals were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. $96,000 was paid to County 4-H Members through premiums, junior livestock auctions and fair related scholarships. 58% of Quay County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock projects as evidenced by the increase of quality of animals in the livestock show.
17 youth participated in the New Mexico State Fair and exhibited their livestock projects in market swine, market lamb, market steer, rabbit, poultry, and the market goat shows. Several youth were successful in making the NMSF premium sale.
22 youth also participated in the Eastern New Mexico State Fair and exhibited livestock projects in market swine, market lamb, market steer, rabbit, beef heifer and the market goat shows. 11 exhibitors were successful in making the livestock sale.
County Awards Banquet
8 4-H youth served as the hosts and hostesses at the annual County 4-H Banquet, increasing their public relations and giving leadership to the overall program. 19 youth completing record books received plaques and medals in recognition of their achievements in increasing their life skills related to mastery, belonging, generosity and independence through the 2009-2010 program year in 19 different project areas. Also, volumteers and 4-H supporters wee honored for their support. 72 members, leaders and guests attended the event.
School Enrichment
County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. 275 youth gained knowledge related to Kindergarten Ag Day, Egg to Chick, Progressive Farm Safety Day, and Best Better. Also, over 750 non-traditional youth attended the Earth Day activities hosted by this agent in partnership with the local NRCS. Youth through these lessons were allowed to exercise critical thinking and problem solving while learning to learn the fun way. Youth were allowed to master skills and information while enjoying our programs. The Best Better Porgram was participated in by 18 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade 4-H students. Students were honored for semester long achievement in the areas of teamwork, behavior, citizenship, leadership, and academic achievement. 88% of the youth involved received MP3 players as awards for constantly increasing skills related to these areas. The program was designed as a recruitment and retention tool for 4-H youth at schools.
County Council
Youth that are in our highest leadership roles in the county are very important to the success of our program. Quay County 4-H council provides the opportunity for 8 youth to serve as officers during the program year. The main function of the county council is to provide leadership roles to these individuals. These individuals are involved in planning the county 4-H program throughout the year. These individuals have been made responsible for the planning and program for the county Awards Banquet. These individuals and the 4-H agent have worked throughout the year to better refine both their leadership skills and parliamentary procedure skills through both hands on experience. These youth participated in several service learning activities throughout the year. Increases in participation at the county council level and effectiveness of the council to the clubs in the program have been observed. Lastly, increase in the use of proper parliamentary procedure skills while participating in meetings has been observed throughout the program year by the 4-H agent. Lastly, the 4-H agent has witnessed an increased ability in County Council officers to complete a task with increased teamwork from the beginning of the year.
Project Workshops
Youth enrolled in "Welcome to New Mexico 4-H" were allowed the opportunity to attend a workshop learning all about the ins and outs of New Mexico 4-H. 11 youth and their parents attended this workshop. Memebers increaser their knowledge of the motto, pledge, history, and colors. 5 Youth attended the Cloverbuds workshop which is held anually to give younger members the opportunity to learn about the projects they are enrolled in and to have a fun day. 90% of the youth increased their knowledge of projects, and how to have fun doing these projects. A 4-H Roundup was held to focus on recruiting more members into 4-H. Youth demonstrated different projects ranging from small animals to baking. An adult track was also offered to explain policies and events in 4-H. 10 new members were gained throught this activity.
National Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
The 4-H agent. an adult leader, and four senior 4-H members traveled to Madison, WI to represent New Mexico in the National Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. Previous to the contest the judgers practiced at dairies around Wisconsin. The agent observed that increase in content knowledge was 100% from the time State 4-H Conference was held. Two members were awarded collegiate judging scholarships to Kansas State University.
Project Visits
Youth involved in animal projects in Quay County make up a large part of the Quay County 4-H program. The 4-H agent made visits to approximately 25 residences visiting projects throughout the year. Projects that were seen while making these visits were market swine, market lamb, beef heifer, market steer, meat goat, poultry,and rabbit projects. Animal projects progress was evaluated throughout the summer and expertise and direction was given to 4-H youth, parents, and leaders on feeding, exercise, and showmanship of animal projects.
Eastern District Council and Leader Training
79 4-H members attended the Eastern District 4-H Youth and Leader Training hosted by Curry County. This Quay County 4-H agent worked with Curry County 4-H agent to conduct a workshop on being a person of good character, and how life choices affect their future. Youth received hands on training related to making the right decisions. 90 % of youth reported an increase in knowledge related to parliamentary procedure, general 4-H knowledge, and what it takes to be a person of good character. 98% of youth reported an increase in character, decision making, managing feelings, self esteem, critical thinking, problem solving and leadership. This agent capped the day off with a motivational speech/story involving the experience of witnessing people's struggles with Meth addiction.
Kindergarten Ag Day
The 4-H agent was responsible for the planning of this event at the Tucumcari Elementary School. For the second year, this agent has brought ag into the classroom for an audience which has rarely been visited, kindergarten. The agent worked with 2 kindergarten teachers to have Quay County 4-H members deliver live demonstrations of the projects they are enrolled in. 35 kindergarten students were instructed by novice memebers on the care and showmanship of a horse and a steer. Upon completion of the event, the classes were evaluated on how much they learned about these animals, what 4-H has to offer, and if they thought the day was fun filled. 100% of the students respomded favorably to the questions and plans are already in place to continue this event for this year.
Progressive Ag Days (ATV Safety)
Quay County 4-H agent presented the ATV Safety workshop at the Santa Rosa Progressive Day. 4th Graders from Quay, DeBaca, and Guadalupe counties along with teachers and parents attended Progressive Farm Safety Day at the fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, NM. 216 youth, teachers, and parents were instructed on safety equipment, laws, proper riding techniques, and safe handling of an ATV. Youth were quizzed by the instructor at the end of the workshop on each of these areas and knowledge was gained in all areas taught.
County Contest
Youth were involved in learning how to judge many different contests during the months of May, June, and July. Contest practices were held several times a week and included, livestock judging, meats judging, livestock skillathon, horse judging, crops judging, entomology, and wildlife. Contests begin on the week prior to accomodate shooting sports, horse judging, horse bowl, and home ec bowl. The rest of the event were held on Saturday with an awards ceremony and district and state signup. Knowledge and mastery of skills gained through the practices was evident throughout the week of competition as individuals scored higher than upon the start of practice season through judging and identification contests competing for places on teams for both District and State Contests. Twenty seven youth benefitted by being involved with the judging practices and the county contest competition.
District Contest
County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 99 % of novice/junior youth advanced to District/State level competition. Contest Areas included Air Rifle, Archery, Crops, Entomology, Horse, Livestock, Livestock Skill-A-Thon, Meats, Rifle, Wildlife, and Wool. 100 % of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills in their respective contest area as evidenced by all youth of Quay County coming home with an individual or team award. After their accomplishments it was evident that 100% of youth participating in District contest also had increased self confidence.
State Conference
County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 100% of senior youth participating in those events advanced to State level competition. Contest Areas included livestock, livestock skill-athon, horse, entomology, land, and wool. 90 % of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills as evidenced by 6 teams from Quay County placing in the top 5. 100% of the youth from Quay County increased their teamwork, character and positive sportsmanship skills while participating in State Conference. Youth participated in workshop activities and learned to work together as a team.
County, State and Regional Fairs
83 youth participated in the Quay County Fair showcasing their development of life skills through livestock exhibits related to over 10 project areas. 175 animals were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. $94,000 was paid to County 4-H Members through premiums, junior livestock auctions and fair related scholarships. 45% of Quay County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock projects as evidenced by the increase of quality of animals in the livestock show.
22 youth participated in the New Mexico State Fair and exhibited their livestock projects in market swine, market lamb, market steer, rabbit, poultry, and the market goat shows. Several youth were successful in making the NMSF premium sale.
Youth also participated in the Eastern New Mexico State Fair and exhibited livestock projects in market swine, market lamb, market steer, rabbit, beef heifer and the market goat shows. 5 exhibitors were successful in making the livestock sale.
County Awards Banquet
8 4-H youth served as the hosts and hostesses at the annual County 4-H Banquet, increasing their public relations and giving leadership to the overall program. 21 youth completing record books received plaques and medals in recognition of their achievements in increasing their life skills related to mastery, belonging, generosity and independence through the 2008-2009 program year in 20 different project areas. Also, volumteers and 4-H supporters wee honored for their support. 72 members, leaders and guests attended the event.
School Enrichment
County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. 275 youth gained knowledge related to Kindergarten Ag Day, Egg to Chick, Progressive Farm Safety Day. Youth through these lessons were allowed to exercise critical thinking and problem solving while learning to learn the fun way. Youth were allowed to master skills and information while enjoying our programs.
County Council
Youth that are in our highest leadership roles in the county are very important to the success of our program. Quay County 4-H council provides the opportunity for 8 youth to serve as officers during the program year. The main function of the county council is to provide leadership roles to these individuals. These individuals are involved in planning the county 4-H program throughout the year. These individuals have been made responsible for the planning and program for the county Awards Banquet. These individuals and the 4-H agent have worked throughout the year to better refine both their leadership skills and parliamentary procedure skills through both hands on experience. These youth participated in several service learning activities throughout the year. Increases in participation at the county council level and effectiveness of the council to the clubs in the program have been observed. Lastly, increase in the use of proper parliamentary procedure skills while participating in meetings has been observed throughout the program year by the 4-H agent. Lastly, the 4-H agent has witnessed an increased ability in County Council officers to complete a task with increased teamwork from the beginning of the year.
Project Workshops
Youth enrolled in "Welcome to New Mexico 4-H" were allowed the opportunity to attend a workshop learning all about the ins and outs of New Mexico 4-H. 11 youth attended this workshop. Memebers increaser their knowledge of the motto, pledge, history, and colors. 7 Youth attended the Cloverbuds workshop which is held anually to give younger members the opportunity to learn about the projects they are enrolled in and to have a fun day. 90% of the youth increased their knowledge of projects, and how to have fun doing these projects. A 4-H Roundup was held to focus on recruiting more members into 4-H. Youth demonstrated different projects ranging from small animals to baking. An adult track was also offered to explain policies and events in 4-H. 10 new members were gained throught this activity.
National Livestock Skillathon Judging Contest
The 4-H agent. an adult leader, and four senior 4-H members traveled to Louisville, KY to represent New Mexico in the National Livestock Skillathon Judging Contest. Previous to the contest the judgers practiced at the Oklahoma State University Meats Lab and School Farms. Educational trips to Churchill Downs, St. Louis Arch, and the Kentucky Fair and Expo were taken during the trip.
Project Visits
Youth involved in animal projects in Quay County make up a large part of the Quay County 4-H program. The 4-H agent made visits to approximately 20 residences visiting projects throughout the year. Projects that were seen while making these visits were market swine, market lamb, beef heifer, market steer, meat goat, poultry,a nd rabbit projects. Animal projects progress was evaluated throughout the summer and expertise and direction was given to 4-H youth, parents, and leaders on feeding, exercise, and showmanship of animal projects.
79 4-H members attended the Eastern District 4-H Youth and Leader Training hosted by Curry County. This Quay County 4-H agent worked with Curry County 4-H agent to conduct a workshop on being a person of good character, and how life choices affect their future. Youth received hands on training related to making the right decisions. 90 % of youth reported an increase in knowledge related to parliamentary procedure, general 4-H knowledge, and what it takes to be a person of good character. 98% of youth reported an increase in character, decision making, managing feelings, self esteem, critical thinking, problem solving and leadership. This agent capped the day off with a motivational speech/story involving the experience of witnessing people's struggles with Meth addiction.
Kindergarten Ag Day
The 4-H agent was responsible for the planning of this event at the Tucumcari Elementary School. For the second year, this agent has brought ag into the classroom for an audience which has rarely been visited, kindergarten. The agent worked with 2 kindergarten teachers to have Quay County 4-H members deliver live demonstrations of the projects they are enrolled in. 35 kindergarten students were instructed by novice memebers on the care and showmanship of a horse and a steer. Upon completion of the event, the classes were evaluated on how much they learned about these animals, what 4-H has to offer, and if they thought the day was fun filled. 100% of the students respomded favorably to the questions and plans are already in place to continue this event for this year.
Progressive Ag Days (ATV Safety)
Quay County 4-H agent presented the ATV Safety workshop at the Santa Rosa Progressive Day. 4th Graders from Quay, DeBaca, and Guadalupe counties along with teachers and parents attended Progressive Farm Safety Day at the fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, NM. 216 youth, teachers, and parents were instructed on safety equipment, laws, proper riding techniques, and safe handling of an ATV. Youth were quizzed by the instructor at the end of the workshop on each of these areas and knowledge was gained in all areas taught.
County Contest
Youth were involved in learning how to judge many different contests during the months of May, June, and July. Contest practices were held several times a week and included, livestock judging, meats judging, livestock skillathon, horse judging, crops judging, entomology, and wildlife. Contests begin on the week prior to accomodate shooting sports, horse judging, horse bowl, and home ec bowl. The rest of the event were held on Saturday with an awards ceremony and district and state signup. Knowledge and mastery of skills gained through the practices was evident throughout the week of competition as individuals scored higher than upon the start of practice season through judging and identification contests competing for places on teams for both District and State Contests. Twenty seven youth benefitted by being involved with the judging practices and the county contest competition.
District Contest
County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 99 % of novice/junior youth advanced to District/State level competition. Contest Areas included Air Rifle, Archery, Crops, Entomology, Horse, Livestock, Livestock Skill-A-Thon, Meats, Rifle, Wildlife, and Wool. 100 % of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills in their respective contest area as evidenced by all youth of Quay County coming home with an individual or team award. After their accomplishments it was evident that 100% of youth participating in District contest also had increased self confidence.
State Conference
County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 100% of senior youth participating in those events advanced to State level competition. Contest Areas included livestock, livestock skill-athon, horse, entomology, land, and wool. 90 % of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills as evidenced by 6 teams from Quay County placing in the top 5. 100% of the youth from Quay County increased their teamwork, character and positive sportsmanship skills while participating in State Conference. Youth participated in workshop activities and learned to work together as a team.
County, State and Regional Fairs
83 youth participated in the Quay County Fair showcasing their development of life skills through livestock exhibits related to over 10 project areas. 175 animals were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. $94,000 was paid to County 4-H Members through premiums, junior livestock auctions and fair related scholarships. 45% of Quay County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock projects as evidenced by the increase of quality of animals in the livestock show.
22 youth participated in the New Mexico State Fair and exhibited their livestock projects in market swine, market lamb, market steer, rabbit, poultry, and the market goat shows. Several youth were successful in making the NMSF premium sale.
Youth also participated in the Eastern New Mexico State Fair and exhibited livestock projects in market swine, market lamb, market steer, rabbit, beef heifer and the market goat shows. 5 exhibitors were successful in making the livestock sale.
County Awards Banquet
8 4-H youth served as the hosts and hostesses at the annual County 4-H Banquet, increasing their public relations and giving leadership to the overall program. 21 youth completing record books received plaques and medals in recognition of their achievements in increasing their life skills related to mastery, belonging, generosity and independence through the 2008-2009 program year in 20 different project areas. Also, volumteers and 4-H supporters wee honored for their support. 72 members, leaders and guests attended the event.
School Enrichment
County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. 275 youth gained knowledge related to Kindergarten Ag Day, Egg to Chick, Progressive Farm Safety Day. Youth through these lessons were allowed to exercise critical thinking and problem solving while learning to learn the fun way. Youth were allowed to master skills and information while enjoying our programs.
County Council
Youth that are in our highest leadership roles in the county are very important to the success of our program. Quay County 4-H council provides the opportunity for 8 youth to serve as officers during the program year. The main function of the county council is to provide leadership roles to these individuals. These individuals are involved in planning the county 4-H program throughout the year. These individuals have been made responsible for the planning and program for the county Awards Banquet. These individuals and the 4-H agent have worked throughout the year to better refine both their leadership skills and parliamentary procedure skills through both hands on experience. These youth participated in several service learning activities throughout the year. Increases in participation at the county council level and effectiveness of the council to the clubs in the program have been observed. Lastly, increase in the use of proper parliamentary procedure skills while participating in meetings has been observed throughout the program year by the 4-H agent. Lastly, the 4-H agent has witnessed an increased ability in County Council officers to complete a task with increased teamwork from the beginning of the year.
Project Workshops
Youth enrolled in "Welcome to New Mexico 4-H" were allowed the opportunity to attend a workshop learning all about the ins and outs of New Mexico 4-H. 11 youth attended this workshop. Memebers increaser their knowledge of the motto, pledge, history, and colors. 7 Youth attended the Cloverbuds workshop which is held anually to give younger members the opportunity to learn about the projects they are enrolled in and to have a fun day. 90% of the youth increased their knowledge of projects, and how to have fun doing these projects. A 4-H Roundup was held to focus on recruiting more members into 4-H. Youth demonstrated different projects ranging from small animals to baking. An adult track was also offered to explain policies and events in 4-H. 10 new members were gained throught this activity.
National Livestock Skillathon Judging Contest
The 4-H agent. an adult leader, and four senior 4-H members traveled to Louisville, KY to represent New Mexico in the National Livestock Skillathon Judging Contest. Previous to the contest the judgers practiced at the Oklahoma State University Meats Lab and School Farms. Educational trips to Churchill Downs, St. Louis Arch, and the Kentucky Fair and Expo were taken during the trip.
Project Visits
Youth involved in animal projects in Quay County make up a large part of the Quay County 4-H program. The 4-H agent made visits to approximately 20 residences visiting projects throughout the year. Projects that were seen while making these visits were market swine, market lamb, beef heifer, market steer, meat goat, poultry,a nd rabbit projects. Animal projects progress was evaluated throughout the summer and expertise and direction was given to 4-H youth, parents, and leaders on feeding, exercise, and showmanship of animal projects.
County/District/State Competitions
County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 98% of novice/junior/senior youth advanced to District/State level competition. Contest Areas included Public Speaking, Consumer Decision Making, Home Ec Bowl, Home Ec Skillathon, Horticulture, Livestock Skillathon, Livestock Evaluation, Horse Evaluation, Land Evaluation, Parlimentary Procedure, Entomology, Wildlife Habitat Evaluation, Meats Evaluation,and the Shooting Sports Disciplines (shotgun, rifle, muzzleloading). 98 % of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills related to competing in these events, which were not only based upon learning the competitive nature of contests, but through the use of the four basic needs upon which 4-H strives to utilize. Through the competitions and these four needs 90% of Quay County 4-H youth who attended district or state contest earned individual and team awards.
Workshops, Trainings, Clinics
Two youths attended the Senior Leadership Retreat and were elected as State 4-H Ambassadors. Both young women have evolved into great young leaders in the county and state, as evidenced by appearing at events to conduct workshops, speaking to groups, and serving as role models to other 4-H youth. Quay County Extension Personnel also hosted monthly cattle clinics for 4-H and FFA exhibitors in Quay County which were attended by 12 youth each month. The exhibitors learned about topics such as ethics, showmanship, nutrition, grooming, health, and showday preparation. These clinics worked cooperatively with the learning programs that were conducted at the State Livestock Schools, so the youth could be prepared for further learning. The clinics culminated in June with an Achievement Day, which was a county wide showmanship show for cattle. Seven youth participated and awards were given. Eight youth and two adults traveled to Youth-Get-Away for leadership, self-esteem, and teamwork training. 100% of youth learned from goals they had set for themselves prior to the trip and several stated they wanted to return in the future. A County Club Officer Leadership workshop was hosted by County Council Officers, to meet the needs of club officers. The officers were broke into groups according to their office, and the correlating officer on County Council led a workshop pertaining to that office. Topics included leadership, management of duties, and club pride. 25 youth attended the workshop and 6 adult leaders were also present.
Awards & Recognition
Eight 4-H youth served as Master of Ceremony, speakers, pledge leaders and presenters at the annual Quay County 4-H Awards Program, increasing their public speaking skills and giving leadership to the overall program. Members received award pins,plaques, and certificates in recognition of their achievements and increase in life skills throughout the 2007-2008 program year. Distinguished guests and supporters of the Quay County 4-H Program also received recognition during the program. Forty seven members, leaders and guests attended the event.
School Enrichment (may do one per program offered or one overall statement with total information – remember, this is during school hours)
County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. From local schools 200 youth and 25 adults gained knowledge related to an agricultural lifestyle with the Kids Kows and More program, and skills related to accepting differences, social skills, learning to learn, personal safety, critical thinking as evidenced by an increase in youth awareness of agricultural practices noted through posters and thank you’s sent to the Extension office. Kids Kows and More was very responsive from outlying schools in Quay County, and the schools are asking to have it yearly, instead of every other year.
School Enrichment (may do one per program offered or one overall statement with total information – remember, this is during school hours)
County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. Forty Kindergarten aged youth and 6 adults gained knowledge related to Animal Science through a animal program which was brought into the classroom. The youth learned about different species, how to care for them, and what they were raised for.
Special Interest (may do one per program offered or one overall statement with total information – remember, this is not during school hours for a minimum of six hours)
Quay County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences to the Quay County Earth Day Celebration at the Tucumcari Outdoor Classroom. 500 youth gained knowledge related to Entomology and Animal Sceince, and skills related to conservation of the Earth's precious resources. The students also learned how each living thing in the ecosysytem has an effect upon others.
County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 98% of novice/junior/senior youth advanced to District/State level competition. Contest Areas included Public Speaking, Consumer Decision Making, Home Ec Bowl, Home Ec Skillathon, Horticulture, Livestock Skillathon, Livestock Evaluation, Horse Evaluation, Land Evaluation, Parlimentary Procedure, Entomology, Wildlife Habitat Evaluation, Meats Evaluation,and the Shooting Sports Disciplines (shotgun, rifle, muzzleloading). 98 % of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills related to competing in these events, which were not only based upon learning the competitive nature of contests, but through the use of the four basic needs upon which 4-H strives to utilize. Through the competitions and these four needs 90% of Quay County 4-H youth who attended district or state contest earned individual and team awards.
Workshops, Trainings, Clinics
Two youths attended the Senior Leadership Retreat and were elected as State 4-H Ambassadors. Both young women have evolved into great young leaders in the county and state, as evidenced by appearing at events to conduct workshops, speaking to groups, and serving as role models to other 4-H youth. Quay County Extension Personnel also hosted monthly cattle clinics for 4-H and FFA exhibitors in Quay County which were attended by 12 youth each month. The exhibitors learned about topics such as ethics, showmanship, nutrition, grooming, health, and showday preparation. These clinics worked cooperatively with the learning programs that were conducted at the State Livestock Schools, so the youth could be prepared for further learning. The clinics culminated in June with an Achievement Day, which was a county wide showmanship show for cattle. Seven youth participated and awards were given. Eight youth and two adults traveled to Youth-Get-Away for leadership, self-esteem, and teamwork training. 100% of youth learned from goals they had set for themselves prior to the trip and several stated they wanted to return in the future. A County Club Officer Leadership workshop was hosted by County Council Officers, to meet the needs of club officers. The officers were broke into groups according to their office, and the correlating officer on County Council led a workshop pertaining to that office. Topics included leadership, management of duties, and club pride. 25 youth attended the workshop and 6 adult leaders were also present.
Awards & Recognition
Eight 4-H youth served as Master of Ceremony, speakers, pledge leaders and presenters at the annual Quay County 4-H Awards Program, increasing their public speaking skills and giving leadership to the overall program. Members received award pins,plaques, and certificates in recognition of their achievements and increase in life skills throughout the 2007-2008 program year. Distinguished guests and supporters of the Quay County 4-H Program also received recognition during the program. Forty seven members, leaders and guests attended the event.
School Enrichment (may do one per program offered or one overall statement with total information – remember, this is during school hours)
County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. From local schools 200 youth and 25 adults gained knowledge related to an agricultural lifestyle with the Kids Kows and More program, and skills related to accepting differences, social skills, learning to learn, personal safety, critical thinking as evidenced by an increase in youth awareness of agricultural practices noted through posters and thank you’s sent to the Extension office. Kids Kows and More was very responsive from outlying schools in Quay County, and the schools are asking to have it yearly, instead of every other year.
School Enrichment (may do one per program offered or one overall statement with total information – remember, this is during school hours)
County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. Forty Kindergarten aged youth and 6 adults gained knowledge related to Animal Science through a animal program which was brought into the classroom. The youth learned about different species, how to care for them, and what they were raised for.
Special Interest (may do one per program offered or one overall statement with total information – remember, this is not during school hours for a minimum of six hours)
Quay County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences to the Quay County Earth Day Celebration at the Tucumcari Outdoor Classroom. 500 youth gained knowledge related to Entomology and Animal Sceince, and skills related to conservation of the Earth's precious resources. The students also learned how each living thing in the ecosysytem has an effect upon others.
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.