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Youth Development (Union County)
Plan Goals
This plan deals with project work, special interest, School Enrichment, Competition - Clinics, workshops,record books, camps, county council, officer trainings etc.
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NM 4- H Rodeo Board
The extension home economist has served on the NM 4- H Rodeo Board for the past seven years. She has worked with the NM 4-H Rodeo board with rules, regulations, assisting with rodeos, serving as Recording Secretary. 4-H Rodeo is more than a competitive event. It is a 4-H project. It has the guidelines of a 4-H project. 4-H members increase their skills and knowledge I n competitive events. But, first of all it gives 4-H members life skills that they will carry through with them. 4-H members learn teamwork, sportsmanship, social skills. I have heard 4-H rodeo project members state that they really enjoy the competition but they enjoy meeting new friends and keeping touch with them throughout the year more. This agent’s daughter competes in 4-H rodeo and she has made friends that she will have throughout her life. This agent has heard other parents discussing 4-H rodeo versus other rodeos and they feel that 4-H is friendlier and allows youth who are just beginning to rodeo to excel and learn through their rodeos. Through the dedication of various extension agents, rodeos have expanded into the southern area of NM. In 2011, the participation in 4-H rodeo increased by30%. The rodeo board limited the number of rodeos that can count towards the 4-H rodeo finals given contestants a level playing field where they do not have to make all the rodeos in order to be competitive. 70% of the families expressed their appreciation of the change in the number of rodeos. They stated that they could now compete without having to haul all over the state.
Eastern New Mexico State Fair and New Mexico State Fair
Youth from Union County have not been competing at the ENMSF and the NMSF as much as they have in the past. When a 4-Her makes the junior livestock sale in Union County, they are guaranteed money on their project. It is not a given that they will make the sale at the NMSF or the ENMSF and many are choosing to just sell at county. Union County had 3 4-H members compete at the NMSF (2011) and two at the ENMSF (2010). Livestock families can choose to go on to regional and national stock shows. Union County has a few that do this, but not many because of the expense and the time out of school.
Progressive Farmer Safety Day
Progressive Farmer Safety Day are a series of safety days that are held on the eastern side of New Mexico. Union, Harding and Colfax County Cooperative Offices along with Southwestern Public Service, Sedan and Clayton Fire Departments, ENMR Plateau-Telecommunications, State Parks and Recreation, Union County Sheriff’s Posse all provide volunteers who do a 30 minute program on topics such as lawnmower safety, ATV safety, Gun Safety, Electrical Safety, Germ Detective – Hand Washing, Fire Safety, Water Safety., Grain Entrapment. Two hundred third graders, teachers, bus drivers, teacher assistants along with eight group leaders participate in these workshops. Schools that attend are: Clayton, Des Moines, Roy, Springer, Maxwell in NM, Home School students, Felt, Keyes and Boise City Oklahoma, Texline, Texas and the Stateline Christian Schools. Parents report that their children have stopped them doing unsafe practices because the “farm safety teacher told us”. Teachers and administrators ask us each year if we are going to have the safety day again, they feel the workshops and presenters keep the students engaged and interested in the content of the workshops.
Although originally for farm and ranch students, the safety day has expanded the topics that can be taught so that urban youth along with rural youth can benefit from the safety day. All youth, rural and urban need to have an awareness of dangers they can be exposed to. The extension home economist along with her co-coordinator and the ICAN nutrition educator help to plan and organize this event. They also work together to set up and cleanup the facility – which is the Union County Fairgrounds. This was the tenth year for safety day in Union County.
In coordination with Farm Safety Day – the extension home economist and the co-coordinator for the safety day attended a coordinators training. At these trainings, coordinators learn about new topics that can be used and meet with other coordinators from around the nations.
Record Books
New record book CD’s were developed and provided to each 4-H family by the extension home economist. Record book workshops were given in Clayton and Des Moines with 20 youth and parents attending. The workshop was held to familiarize the members with changes in record book forms so that they can be prepared when it is time to do their record books. The CD’s were redone this year to include Word 97-2003, since in 2010 it was discovered that many of the 4-H families do not have Word 2007. This year 100% of the members were able to use the cd’s as they are and comment were made that it makes it a lot easier to do the record books with the cd’s and the workshops. Record Books are an important part of the 4-H experience. Members learn how to keep records, determine whether a livestock project is profitable or not and what to do to improve their livestock practices. They also learn to keep track of their project activities and leadership events.
Competitive Events:
2011 was the third year for the combined Union County 4-H/Clayton FFA judging practice. This was thought of on the way to Denver to the National Western 4-H Roundup. This agent and 4-H leader Sug Farrington discussed the number of practices that our youth are able to participate in during the spring. After coordinating with the Clayton FFA Advisor – the practice day was set up for after District FFA and before State FFA, all counties and FFA chapters are invited. According to the advisors and agents, the quality of the livestock, horses and contests helps them to better prepare for their future judging contests.
4-H members begin in the spring with contest practices. This year, the extension agent and a head 4-H leader traveled to all the 4-H clubs to introduce them to various contests. Hands on workshop were given in livestock judging, consumer decision making, home ec skillathon, livestock skillathon and horticulture judging. A 25% increase in the number of 4-H members competing from 2010 to 2011 was directly related to the workshops that were held.
4-H County Contests were held to determine which 4-H members would compete at District and State Contests. District Contest was held in Raton with fifteen youth attended the district contests held in Raton. This agent assists Shelly Porter with the Favorite Food Contest and organizes the Consumer Decision Making contest. The Consumer Decision Making team (Junior) was first, Livestock Judging Jr lst, Horse Judging 2nd, Fashion Revue Mix and Match lst, Novice Public Speaking 2nd, Favorite Foods Junior lst, Novice 3rd and 5th, Horticulture lst, Shooting Sports Target lst, Light lst.
State 4-H Contest saw 13 Union County 4-H members competing. This year was a rebuilding year with many first year Senior members. 4-H members still did a good job and we look forward to many more good years with this young bunch.
The Horse Judging Team from 2010 competed at the National Western Stock Show Horse Judging in Denver in January 2011. 4H members also participated in workshops. One member placed in the top five in Halter and the team placed in the top 10 overall. Team members participated in various fund raising events including selling pinto beans, onions, green chili, concession stands at the 4th of July and the Hayden Labor Day rodeo. They served a banquet for the Elk’s Lodge. 4-H Council, Happy Rock 4-H and NM 4-H Foundation also helped fund the trip. Members raised enough money over what was donated to pay for their judging clothes, room, registration and meals. They were exposed to horses different from what they see here on their ranches and what they ride. They also judged classes that we don’t see very often in New Mexico. The team members also went ice skating, and to the Denver Aquarium. Sug Farrington, Tricia Riley and myself accompanied the team and gave them lots of support.
Leadership:
Senior Leadership Retreat and Youth Getaway
Three Union County 4-H members attended the Senior Leadership Retreat held in Albuquerque in January. Youth participated in hand on workshops in leadership, communication, teamwork, social skills and speaking workshops. These workshops are designed to increase life skills.
The goal of SLR is to help senior age 4-H youth to succeed in personal and group leadership roles. Activities and workshops led by the New Mexico State 4-H Officer team and others have the three Union County youth who attended the day and a half retreat the opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills, which will in turn enhance the Union County Program. The members interact with other youth from throughout the state. One member stated that she was glad that the retreat started on Saturday because she would not have been able to attend on Friday because of basketball.
Three youth attended Youth Getaway held at Inlow Baptist Camp. Youth participated in hands on workshops and activities which enable youth to increase their life skills in leadership, teamwork, problem solving, communication and cooperation. 90% of the youth reported an increase in teamwork and self-esteem. They also related that they learned how to appreciate someone for their difference. Because of various events, none of the members from 2010 attended but the three who attended in 2011 stated they plan on attending in 2012 and getting their fellow 4-H members to come also.
Home Economics School
This is the first year Union County has sent any members to Home Ec. School. The one member who attended has a wonderful time. She participated in various activities which will help her in her various projects. She stated that she will definately go back in 2012. She will also encourage other members to attend.
Beef Quality Assurance:
The Steer Performance program in Union County is in its third year. Northeastern NM Extension Livestock Specialist, 4-H leaders and fair board members have fine turned the program for its second year. One of the requirements in the program is that all members 4-H and FFA who participated must attend a Beef Quality Assurance program. This gives the youth information on how to take care of their animals responsibly and that those animals will reach the food supply healthy and with quality meat for the consumer. Five youth and their parents attended the workshop. Members and parents both stated that they were using livestock practices contrary to the BQA and were planning on changing those practices to meet with the BQA guidelines.
Only members who have not participated in the BQA program before have to attend. This program is being used as a basis for a new 4-H Beef project.
County Fair
The extension home economist serves as the general superintendent for the open and 4-H home economics and creative arts department at the county fair. She along with 4-H parents and leaders, Extension Association of NM members and volunteers set up for the county fair. They also serve as superintendents of the various departments. This year saw an increase in the exhibits in the open and 4-H divisions. 100% of the youth enrolled in 4-H entered their projects are required in the livestock and indoor exhibits. The youth showcased their development of life skills through the indoor and livestock exhibits. 250 educational exhibits and 210 livestock projects were exhibited. 80% of the 4-H youth showed an increase in the knowledge and skills in home economics and creative arts projects. This was shown through the baking products, leathercraft, photography, etc. which were exhibited at the county fair.
The extension home economist serves as an advisor to the Union County Fair Board, There are new members on the board and they have lots of new ideas. This agent works with the fair board members to make decisions that will be serve the youth and adults in the area. Many changes that were made this year were positive and an increase in participation in the fair was seen.
Union County 4-H
Welcome to New Mexico 4-H
This program was presented to all 4-H members who have been a member for less than three years. In 2012, it will be done for all new members.
Members and leaders participated in the various section of the project and in a Welcome to 4-H quiz prepared and presented by the home economist.
15 members and 25 parents took part in the workshop. Many members who had been in 4-H for more than one year stated that they learned more about the basic 4-H organization after participating in the workshop.
4-H members learn about the pledge, motto, slogan, community service, colors, and leadership. They also were introduced to judging and demonstrations,
public speaking. Project were also discussed, what is available and what is required in each project.
National 4-H Week
4-H Clubs were encouraged to put up window displays, posters at school, PSA's on the radio to promote national 4-H week. All clubs did at least one of the above and 4H members went to elementary schools and the junior high to talk about 4-H and invite and encourage youth to join 4-H. From that effort we added 10 new members in 2011.
Union County 4-H Council
Union County 4-H Council meets three times a year. This is the governing body for the county and clubs are encouraged to attend. Each club has 6 votes. Programs are presented and discussed, community service projects etc. 90% of youth actively involved in the County Council gained mastery of skills related to leadership as evidenced in increased willingness to serve as officers in their local clubs. Several members of council have gone on to run for Student Council officers at school and FFA offices.
4-H Achievement Night
Seven 4-H Council officers served as the keynote speaker, emcee, pledge leaders, and presenters at the Annual Leaders 4-H Achievement Night Banquet. This activity helps to increase officer’s public speaking skills, and gives them ownership of the program and the banquet. 4-H Council president took photos and made the annual slide show. 100 members, parents and guests attended the event. 4-H members help to set up and organize the banquet. Families bring the sides for the meat and bread provided by Council. This allows more families to attend because the cost is less than having to purchase a meal for each person.
Baking Workshop;
With several new members enrolled in Baking I, a workshop was held for those members. Seven members participated in the workshop where they learned skills such as measuring, using liquid and dry measure, importance of various ingredients, food safety, how to read directions, oven preparation, baking pan preparation etc. Because one group did not read their directions – they had an “experiment” on one set of cookies. They were able to see what happens when an ingredient is left out. 4-H Senior member, Tessa Franz assisted the extension home economist with the workshop. 4-H members baked three different cookies, muffins and biscuits. They learned how to determine a quality product. They used their own products to determine what they could do the next time they baked to have a better finished product. The members also helped to wash dishes and clean up after the workshop. The parents came towards the last of the workshop and were involved in the evaluation of the products. The members and parents commented on how much fun they had, how much they learned and “when are we going to do ti again?”
Clothing Construction
One member who was taking Sew Much More Fun brought her capris to me to look at. We determined that they would not work at all for the county contests and so we set up a couple of sewing workshops. So, we started all over and that meant ripping out a lot of seams. It was a very interesting set of workshops. The young lady worked hard and we completed the capris and a chef’s apron. She is interested in sewing again in 2012 and I hope that we get in on the ground floor and don’t have to redo her garments.
She learned about cutting out fabric on the grain, the importance of measuring, fabric selection, sewing supplies, controlling her sewing machine, how to thread a needle, the importance of pressing and ironing correctly.
The extension home economist has served on the NM 4- H Rodeo Board for the past seven years. She has worked with the NM 4-H Rodeo board with rules, regulations, assisting with rodeos, serving as Recording Secretary. 4-H Rodeo is more than a competitive event. It is a 4-H project. It has the guidelines of a 4-H project. 4-H members increase their skills and knowledge I n competitive events. But, first of all it gives 4-H members life skills that they will carry through with them. 4-H members learn teamwork, sportsmanship, social skills. I have heard 4-H rodeo project members state that they really enjoy the competition but they enjoy meeting new friends and keeping touch with them throughout the year more. This agent’s daughter competes in 4-H rodeo and she has made friends that she will have throughout her life. This agent has heard other parents discussing 4-H rodeo versus other rodeos and they feel that 4-H is friendlier and allows youth who are just beginning to rodeo to excel and learn through their rodeos. Through the dedication of various extension agents, rodeos have expanded into the southern area of NM. In 2011, the participation in 4-H rodeo increased by30%. The rodeo board limited the number of rodeos that can count towards the 4-H rodeo finals given contestants a level playing field where they do not have to make all the rodeos in order to be competitive. 70% of the families expressed their appreciation of the change in the number of rodeos. They stated that they could now compete without having to haul all over the state.
Eastern New Mexico State Fair and New Mexico State Fair
Youth from Union County have not been competing at the ENMSF and the NMSF as much as they have in the past. When a 4-Her makes the junior livestock sale in Union County, they are guaranteed money on their project. It is not a given that they will make the sale at the NMSF or the ENMSF and many are choosing to just sell at county. Union County had 3 4-H members compete at the NMSF (2011) and two at the ENMSF (2010). Livestock families can choose to go on to regional and national stock shows. Union County has a few that do this, but not many because of the expense and the time out of school.
Progressive Farmer Safety Day
Progressive Farmer Safety Day are a series of safety days that are held on the eastern side of New Mexico. Union, Harding and Colfax County Cooperative Offices along with Southwestern Public Service, Sedan and Clayton Fire Departments, ENMR Plateau-Telecommunications, State Parks and Recreation, Union County Sheriff’s Posse all provide volunteers who do a 30 minute program on topics such as lawnmower safety, ATV safety, Gun Safety, Electrical Safety, Germ Detective – Hand Washing, Fire Safety, Water Safety., Grain Entrapment. Two hundred third graders, teachers, bus drivers, teacher assistants along with eight group leaders participate in these workshops. Schools that attend are: Clayton, Des Moines, Roy, Springer, Maxwell in NM, Home School students, Felt, Keyes and Boise City Oklahoma, Texline, Texas and the Stateline Christian Schools. Parents report that their children have stopped them doing unsafe practices because the “farm safety teacher told us”. Teachers and administrators ask us each year if we are going to have the safety day again, they feel the workshops and presenters keep the students engaged and interested in the content of the workshops.
Although originally for farm and ranch students, the safety day has expanded the topics that can be taught so that urban youth along with rural youth can benefit from the safety day. All youth, rural and urban need to have an awareness of dangers they can be exposed to. The extension home economist along with her co-coordinator and the ICAN nutrition educator help to plan and organize this event. They also work together to set up and cleanup the facility – which is the Union County Fairgrounds. This was the tenth year for safety day in Union County.
In coordination with Farm Safety Day – the extension home economist and the co-coordinator for the safety day attended a coordinators training. At these trainings, coordinators learn about new topics that can be used and meet with other coordinators from around the nations.
Record Books
New record book CD’s were developed and provided to each 4-H family by the extension home economist. Record book workshops were given in Clayton and Des Moines with 20 youth and parents attending. The workshop was held to familiarize the members with changes in record book forms so that they can be prepared when it is time to do their record books. The CD’s were redone this year to include Word 97-2003, since in 2010 it was discovered that many of the 4-H families do not have Word 2007. This year 100% of the members were able to use the cd’s as they are and comment were made that it makes it a lot easier to do the record books with the cd’s and the workshops. Record Books are an important part of the 4-H experience. Members learn how to keep records, determine whether a livestock project is profitable or not and what to do to improve their livestock practices. They also learn to keep track of their project activities and leadership events.
Competitive Events:
2011 was the third year for the combined Union County 4-H/Clayton FFA judging practice. This was thought of on the way to Denver to the National Western 4-H Roundup. This agent and 4-H leader Sug Farrington discussed the number of practices that our youth are able to participate in during the spring. After coordinating with the Clayton FFA Advisor – the practice day was set up for after District FFA and before State FFA, all counties and FFA chapters are invited. According to the advisors and agents, the quality of the livestock, horses and contests helps them to better prepare for their future judging contests.
4-H members begin in the spring with contest practices. This year, the extension agent and a head 4-H leader traveled to all the 4-H clubs to introduce them to various contests. Hands on workshop were given in livestock judging, consumer decision making, home ec skillathon, livestock skillathon and horticulture judging. A 25% increase in the number of 4-H members competing from 2010 to 2011 was directly related to the workshops that were held.
4-H County Contests were held to determine which 4-H members would compete at District and State Contests. District Contest was held in Raton with fifteen youth attended the district contests held in Raton. This agent assists Shelly Porter with the Favorite Food Contest and organizes the Consumer Decision Making contest. The Consumer Decision Making team (Junior) was first, Livestock Judging Jr lst, Horse Judging 2nd, Fashion Revue Mix and Match lst, Novice Public Speaking 2nd, Favorite Foods Junior lst, Novice 3rd and 5th, Horticulture lst, Shooting Sports Target lst, Light lst.
State 4-H Contest saw 13 Union County 4-H members competing. This year was a rebuilding year with many first year Senior members. 4-H members still did a good job and we look forward to many more good years with this young bunch.
The Horse Judging Team from 2010 competed at the National Western Stock Show Horse Judging in Denver in January 2011. 4H members also participated in workshops. One member placed in the top five in Halter and the team placed in the top 10 overall. Team members participated in various fund raising events including selling pinto beans, onions, green chili, concession stands at the 4th of July and the Hayden Labor Day rodeo. They served a banquet for the Elk’s Lodge. 4-H Council, Happy Rock 4-H and NM 4-H Foundation also helped fund the trip. Members raised enough money over what was donated to pay for their judging clothes, room, registration and meals. They were exposed to horses different from what they see here on their ranches and what they ride. They also judged classes that we don’t see very often in New Mexico. The team members also went ice skating, and to the Denver Aquarium. Sug Farrington, Tricia Riley and myself accompanied the team and gave them lots of support.
Leadership:
Senior Leadership Retreat and Youth Getaway
Three Union County 4-H members attended the Senior Leadership Retreat held in Albuquerque in January. Youth participated in hand on workshops in leadership, communication, teamwork, social skills and speaking workshops. These workshops are designed to increase life skills.
The goal of SLR is to help senior age 4-H youth to succeed in personal and group leadership roles. Activities and workshops led by the New Mexico State 4-H Officer team and others have the three Union County youth who attended the day and a half retreat the opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills, which will in turn enhance the Union County Program. The members interact with other youth from throughout the state. One member stated that she was glad that the retreat started on Saturday because she would not have been able to attend on Friday because of basketball.
Three youth attended Youth Getaway held at Inlow Baptist Camp. Youth participated in hands on workshops and activities which enable youth to increase their life skills in leadership, teamwork, problem solving, communication and cooperation. 90% of the youth reported an increase in teamwork and self-esteem. They also related that they learned how to appreciate someone for their difference. Because of various events, none of the members from 2010 attended but the three who attended in 2011 stated they plan on attending in 2012 and getting their fellow 4-H members to come also.
Home Economics School
This is the first year Union County has sent any members to Home Ec. School. The one member who attended has a wonderful time. She participated in various activities which will help her in her various projects. She stated that she will definately go back in 2012. She will also encourage other members to attend.
Beef Quality Assurance:
The Steer Performance program in Union County is in its third year. Northeastern NM Extension Livestock Specialist, 4-H leaders and fair board members have fine turned the program for its second year. One of the requirements in the program is that all members 4-H and FFA who participated must attend a Beef Quality Assurance program. This gives the youth information on how to take care of their animals responsibly and that those animals will reach the food supply healthy and with quality meat for the consumer. Five youth and their parents attended the workshop. Members and parents both stated that they were using livestock practices contrary to the BQA and were planning on changing those practices to meet with the BQA guidelines.
Only members who have not participated in the BQA program before have to attend. This program is being used as a basis for a new 4-H Beef project.
County Fair
The extension home economist serves as the general superintendent for the open and 4-H home economics and creative arts department at the county fair. She along with 4-H parents and leaders, Extension Association of NM members and volunteers set up for the county fair. They also serve as superintendents of the various departments. This year saw an increase in the exhibits in the open and 4-H divisions. 100% of the youth enrolled in 4-H entered their projects are required in the livestock and indoor exhibits. The youth showcased their development of life skills through the indoor and livestock exhibits. 250 educational exhibits and 210 livestock projects were exhibited. 80% of the 4-H youth showed an increase in the knowledge and skills in home economics and creative arts projects. This was shown through the baking products, leathercraft, photography, etc. which were exhibited at the county fair.
The extension home economist serves as an advisor to the Union County Fair Board, There are new members on the board and they have lots of new ideas. This agent works with the fair board members to make decisions that will be serve the youth and adults in the area. Many changes that were made this year were positive and an increase in participation in the fair was seen.
Union County 4-H
Welcome to New Mexico 4-H
This program was presented to all 4-H members who have been a member for less than three years. In 2012, it will be done for all new members.
Members and leaders participated in the various section of the project and in a Welcome to 4-H quiz prepared and presented by the home economist.
15 members and 25 parents took part in the workshop. Many members who had been in 4-H for more than one year stated that they learned more about the basic 4-H organization after participating in the workshop.
4-H members learn about the pledge, motto, slogan, community service, colors, and leadership. They also were introduced to judging and demonstrations,
public speaking. Project were also discussed, what is available and what is required in each project.
National 4-H Week
4-H Clubs were encouraged to put up window displays, posters at school, PSA's on the radio to promote national 4-H week. All clubs did at least one of the above and 4H members went to elementary schools and the junior high to talk about 4-H and invite and encourage youth to join 4-H. From that effort we added 10 new members in 2011.
Union County 4-H Council
Union County 4-H Council meets three times a year. This is the governing body for the county and clubs are encouraged to attend. Each club has 6 votes. Programs are presented and discussed, community service projects etc. 90% of youth actively involved in the County Council gained mastery of skills related to leadership as evidenced in increased willingness to serve as officers in their local clubs. Several members of council have gone on to run for Student Council officers at school and FFA offices.
4-H Achievement Night
Seven 4-H Council officers served as the keynote speaker, emcee, pledge leaders, and presenters at the Annual Leaders 4-H Achievement Night Banquet. This activity helps to increase officer’s public speaking skills, and gives them ownership of the program and the banquet. 4-H Council president took photos and made the annual slide show. 100 members, parents and guests attended the event. 4-H members help to set up and organize the banquet. Families bring the sides for the meat and bread provided by Council. This allows more families to attend because the cost is less than having to purchase a meal for each person.
Baking Workshop;
With several new members enrolled in Baking I, a workshop was held for those members. Seven members participated in the workshop where they learned skills such as measuring, using liquid and dry measure, importance of various ingredients, food safety, how to read directions, oven preparation, baking pan preparation etc. Because one group did not read their directions – they had an “experiment” on one set of cookies. They were able to see what happens when an ingredient is left out. 4-H Senior member, Tessa Franz assisted the extension home economist with the workshop. 4-H members baked three different cookies, muffins and biscuits. They learned how to determine a quality product. They used their own products to determine what they could do the next time they baked to have a better finished product. The members also helped to wash dishes and clean up after the workshop. The parents came towards the last of the workshop and were involved in the evaluation of the products. The members and parents commented on how much fun they had, how much they learned and “when are we going to do ti again?”
Clothing Construction
One member who was taking Sew Much More Fun brought her capris to me to look at. We determined that they would not work at all for the county contests and so we set up a couple of sewing workshops. So, we started all over and that meant ripping out a lot of seams. It was a very interesting set of workshops. The young lady worked hard and we completed the capris and a chef’s apron. She is interested in sewing again in 2012 and I hope that we get in on the ground floor and don’t have to redo her garments.
She learned about cutting out fabric on the grain, the importance of measuring, fabric selection, sewing supplies, controlling her sewing machine, how to thread a needle, the importance of pressing and ironing correctly.
Objective #15: 98% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H programming will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #1.
Objective #16: 98% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
• Competitive Events
o County – 33 Counties conduct competitive events and/or contest trainings to expand life skills and knowledge. Senior Age Youth (with 4 or more years 4-H experience) advance to State level competition. Contest Areas include:
Consumer Decision
Crops
Dairy
Fashion Magic
Fashion Revue
Favorite Foods
Home Ec Skill-a-thon
Horse Shows
Horse Judging
Horticulture
Land
Livestock Judging
Meats
Parliamentary Procedure
Presentations
Public Speaking
Quiz Bowls
Rodeos
Shooting Sports
Talent Contest
Wildlife Habitat
Wool Judging
o State – State 4-H Conference is conducted in July on campus at New Mexico State University for Senior age 4-H members qualifying at the County Level. Staff from the College of Ag & Home Economics serve as superintendents to conduct quality educational experiences for youth related to several subjects. Youth also participate in hands-on workshops and tours.
o National – Senior age 4-H members winning selected contests at the State Level are eligible to participate in National and Regional Contests.
339 senior age youth representing 30 counties participated in subject matter related contests (Ag & Natural Resources, Home Economics, and General) and hands-on workshops, increasing knowledge and life skills through education.
Objective #17: 50% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #3.
Objective #18: 75% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H club, school enrichment, special interest and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #4.
• In 2010, 339 youth with 4 years or more 4-H experience contributed to a statewide community service project during State 4-H Conference, donating funds to the Sunrise Lions Club to assist with the Lions Camp for the Deaf. New Mexico 4-H collected $3,000 to provide improvements to facilities and send children to camp.
Objective #19: 65% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in the 4-H club program will gain leadership and teamwork skills through leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills to local community members, organizations and projects, and provide primary leadership to statewide events.
Accomplishments:
• See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #5.
• State Leadership – Senior age 4-H youth with 4 or more years experience
o Youth serve in leadership roles at the state level by performing the following duties:
o Elected Officer
o Appointed Diplomat/Ambassador
o Event Coordinator
o Youth received training in the following areas:
o Parliamentary Procedure
o Public Speaking
o Recreation
o Conflict Resolution
o Leadership Skills
o Goal Setting
o Recruitment & Diversity
o Event Planning
Objective #20: 50% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in the 4-H club program will have established partnerships with local administrators and community leaders, effectively managing programs and facilitating change through youth/adult partnerships.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #6.
Objective #21: 85% of Agents and staff with at least 4 years of experience will increase professional and personal skills related to life skills and youth development by receiving quality training through theory, contest training, subject matter training, policy training and evaluation training.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all agent experience levels under Objective #7.
Overall Accomplishment for youth with at least 4 years experience:
4,659 youth ages 14-19 gained life skills through participation in the New Mexico 4-H
Program.
Overall Accomplishment for the NM 4-H Youth Development Program 2009-2010:
o 22,729 youth gained knowledge and skills related to Agriculture, including animal science and horticulture.
o 55,969 youth gained knowledge and skills related to Healthy Lifestyle Choices including fitness, nutrition, safety and substance abuse prevention.
o 15,520 youth gained knowledge and skills related to Science and Technology including biology, computers and electronics.
o 5,800 youth are contributing members of society through their service learning and citizenship projects. Members average three hours of service per year for a total of over 17,400 hours of community service.
o 68,929 youth are engaged in education programs provided by the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Program.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #1.
Objective #16: 98% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
• Competitive Events
o County – 33 Counties conduct competitive events and/or contest trainings to expand life skills and knowledge. Senior Age Youth (with 4 or more years 4-H experience) advance to State level competition. Contest Areas include:
Consumer Decision
Crops
Dairy
Fashion Magic
Fashion Revue
Favorite Foods
Home Ec Skill-a-thon
Horse Shows
Horse Judging
Horticulture
Land
Livestock Judging
Meats
Parliamentary Procedure
Presentations
Public Speaking
Quiz Bowls
Rodeos
Shooting Sports
Talent Contest
Wildlife Habitat
Wool Judging
o State – State 4-H Conference is conducted in July on campus at New Mexico State University for Senior age 4-H members qualifying at the County Level. Staff from the College of Ag & Home Economics serve as superintendents to conduct quality educational experiences for youth related to several subjects. Youth also participate in hands-on workshops and tours.
o National – Senior age 4-H members winning selected contests at the State Level are eligible to participate in National and Regional Contests.
339 senior age youth representing 30 counties participated in subject matter related contests (Ag & Natural Resources, Home Economics, and General) and hands-on workshops, increasing knowledge and life skills through education.
Objective #17: 50% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #3.
Objective #18: 75% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H club, school enrichment, special interest and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #4.
• In 2010, 339 youth with 4 years or more 4-H experience contributed to a statewide community service project during State 4-H Conference, donating funds to the Sunrise Lions Club to assist with the Lions Camp for the Deaf. New Mexico 4-H collected $3,000 to provide improvements to facilities and send children to camp.
Objective #19: 65% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in the 4-H club program will gain leadership and teamwork skills through leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills to local community members, organizations and projects, and provide primary leadership to statewide events.
Accomplishments:
• See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #5.
• State Leadership – Senior age 4-H youth with 4 or more years experience
o Youth serve in leadership roles at the state level by performing the following duties:
o Elected Officer
o Appointed Diplomat/Ambassador
o Event Coordinator
o Youth received training in the following areas:
o Parliamentary Procedure
o Public Speaking
o Recreation
o Conflict Resolution
o Leadership Skills
o Goal Setting
o Recruitment & Diversity
o Event Planning
Objective #20: 50% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in the 4-H club program will have established partnerships with local administrators and community leaders, effectively managing programs and facilitating change through youth/adult partnerships.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #6.
Objective #21: 85% of Agents and staff with at least 4 years of experience will increase professional and personal skills related to life skills and youth development by receiving quality training through theory, contest training, subject matter training, policy training and evaluation training.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all agent experience levels under Objective #7.
Overall Accomplishment for youth with at least 4 years experience:
4,659 youth ages 14-19 gained life skills through participation in the New Mexico 4-H
Program.
Overall Accomplishment for the NM 4-H Youth Development Program 2009-2010:
o 22,729 youth gained knowledge and skills related to Agriculture, including animal science and horticulture.
o 55,969 youth gained knowledge and skills related to Healthy Lifestyle Choices including fitness, nutrition, safety and substance abuse prevention.
o 15,520 youth gained knowledge and skills related to Science and Technology including biology, computers and electronics.
o 5,800 youth are contributing members of society through their service learning and citizenship projects. Members average three hours of service per year for a total of over 17,400 hours of community service.
o 68,929 youth are engaged in education programs provided by the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Program.
Objective #8: 98% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H programming will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #1.
Objective #9: 98% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
Accomplishments:
• Competitive Events
o County – 33 Counties conduct competitive events and/or contest trainings to expand life skills and knowledge. Junior Youth (with 2-3 Years 4-H experience) advance to District Level Competition. Contest Areas include:
Consumer Decision
Crops
Dairy
Fashion Magic
Fashion Revue
Favorite Foods
Home Ec Skill-a-thon
Horse Shows
Horse Judging
Horticulture
Land
Livestock Judging
Meats
Parliamentary Procedure
Presentations
Public Speaking
Quiz Bowls
Rodeos
Shooting Sports
Talent Contest
Wildlife Habitat
Wool Judging
o District – 4 Extension 4-H Districts conduct District level competitive events annually. District competition is for Novice or Junior youth who qualify at the County level. Contests are hosted by Counties on a rotation and supported by State 4-H Staff. 2010 events were: Southeast District Contest in De Baca County – 500 youth; Combined Northern District Contest in Bernalillo County – 185 youth; and Southwest District Contest in Hidalgo County – 180 youth.
288 Junior age youth, with 2-3 years experience in 4-H participated in District level competition increasing knowledge and life skills through education.
Objective #10: 50% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #3.
Objective #11: 75% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H club, school enrichment, special interest and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #4.
• In 2010, youth with 2-3 years or more 4-H experience contributed to a statewide community service project during Youth Get Away writing letters of support to children with deployed military parents in partnership with the Operation Military Kids Program.
Objective #12: 65% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in the 4-H club program will gain leadership and teamwork skills through leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills to local community members, organizations and projects, and provide primary leadership to statewide events.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #5.
• County Council Leadership – Generally youth with at least 3 years 4-H experience
o Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties:
o Elected Officer
o Appointed Leadership
o Event Coordinator
o Committee Chair/Member
o Youth received training in the following areas:
o Parliamentary Procedure
o Public Speaking
o Recreation
o Conflict Resolution
o Leadership Skills
o Goal Setting
o District/Multi-County Leadership Trainings
Objective #13: 50% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in the 4-H club program will establish partnerships with local administrators and community leaders, effectively managing programs and facilitating change through youth/adult partnerships.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #6.
Objective #14: 85% of Agents and staff with 2-3 years of experience will increase professional and personal skills related to life skills and youth development by receiving quality training through theory, contest training, subject matter training, policy training and evaluation training.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all agent experience levels under Objective #7.
Overall Accomplishment for youth with 2-3 years experience:
7,852 youth ages 12-13 gained life skills through participation in the New Mexico 4-H Program.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #1.
Objective #9: 98% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
Accomplishments:
• Competitive Events
o County – 33 Counties conduct competitive events and/or contest trainings to expand life skills and knowledge. Junior Youth (with 2-3 Years 4-H experience) advance to District Level Competition. Contest Areas include:
Consumer Decision
Crops
Dairy
Fashion Magic
Fashion Revue
Favorite Foods
Home Ec Skill-a-thon
Horse Shows
Horse Judging
Horticulture
Land
Livestock Judging
Meats
Parliamentary Procedure
Presentations
Public Speaking
Quiz Bowls
Rodeos
Shooting Sports
Talent Contest
Wildlife Habitat
Wool Judging
o District – 4 Extension 4-H Districts conduct District level competitive events annually. District competition is for Novice or Junior youth who qualify at the County level. Contests are hosted by Counties on a rotation and supported by State 4-H Staff. 2010 events were: Southeast District Contest in De Baca County – 500 youth; Combined Northern District Contest in Bernalillo County – 185 youth; and Southwest District Contest in Hidalgo County – 180 youth.
288 Junior age youth, with 2-3 years experience in 4-H participated in District level competition increasing knowledge and life skills through education.
Objective #10: 50% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #3.
Objective #11: 75% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H club, school enrichment, special interest and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #4.
• In 2010, youth with 2-3 years or more 4-H experience contributed to a statewide community service project during Youth Get Away writing letters of support to children with deployed military parents in partnership with the Operation Military Kids Program.
Objective #12: 65% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in the 4-H club program will gain leadership and teamwork skills through leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills to local community members, organizations and projects, and provide primary leadership to statewide events.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #5.
• County Council Leadership – Generally youth with at least 3 years 4-H experience
o Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties:
o Elected Officer
o Appointed Leadership
o Event Coordinator
o Committee Chair/Member
o Youth received training in the following areas:
o Parliamentary Procedure
o Public Speaking
o Recreation
o Conflict Resolution
o Leadership Skills
o Goal Setting
o District/Multi-County Leadership Trainings
Objective #13: 50% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in the 4-H club program will establish partnerships with local administrators and community leaders, effectively managing programs and facilitating change through youth/adult partnerships.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #6.
Objective #14: 85% of Agents and staff with 2-3 years of experience will increase professional and personal skills related to life skills and youth development by receiving quality training through theory, contest training, subject matter training, policy training and evaluation training.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all agent experience levels under Objective #7.
Overall Accomplishment for youth with 2-3 years experience:
7,852 youth ages 12-13 gained life skills through participation in the New Mexico 4-H Program.
Short Term Objectives
Objective #1: During the 4-H program year, 98% of youth involved in 4-H programming will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc.
Accomplishments:
• Extension Personnel organize and implement County and Multi-County Camps for 4-H Youth around the State. Camp sites include the Datil Well; County Fairgrounds; White Sands Missile Range and Ghost Ranch. Youth gained life skills related to: citizenship; social skills; healthy life style choices; teamwork; communication; leadership; and recreation. Senior 4-H members served as counselors. 11,693 youth participated in overnight and day camps, increasing knowledge and skills related to subject matter, leadership, and basic life skills.
• Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through hands-on workshops and trainings. Many included construction of actual projects or exhibit items to take home. 2009-10 Training topics included:
1. Alternative Energies
2. Animal Care
3. Bee Keeping
4. Career Education
5. Character Education
6. Citizenship
7. Clowning
8. Cloverbuds
9. Conservation
10. Electricity
11. Emergency Preparedness
12. Entomology
13. Fibercrafts
14. Food Preservation
15. Foods & Nutrition
16. Home Economics
17. Horse Science
18. Horticulture
19. Leadership
20. Leathercraft
21. Livestock
22. Parliamentary Procedure
23. Public Speaking
24. Record Keeping
25. Recreation
26. Safety
27. Scrapbooking
28. Sewing, Clothing & Textiles
29. Shooting Sports
30. Skiing
31. Wildlife Management
Over 3500 youth participated in educational workshops conducted in 25 counties. Youth increased life skills related to home economics, agriculture & natural resources and general 4-H projects, while gaining knowledge and skills in their chosen subject matter.
Objective #2: During the 4-H program year, 98% of youth involved in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
Accomplishments:
• Competitive Events
o County – 33 Counties conduct competitive events and/or contest trainings to expand life skills and knowledge. Novice Youth advance to District level competition. Contest Areas include:
Consumer Decision
Crops
Dairy
Fashion Magic
Fashion Revue
Favorite Foods
Home Ec Skill-a-thon
Horse Shows
Horse Judging
Horticulture
Land
Livestock Judging
Meats
Parliamentary Procedure
Presentations
Public Speaking
Quiz Bowls
Rodeos
Shooting Sports
Talent Contest
Wildlife Habitat
Wool Judging
o District – 4 Extension 4-H Districts conduct District level competitive events annually. District competition is for Novice or Junior youth who qualify at the County level. Contests are hosted by Counties on a rotation and supported by State 4-H Staff. 2010 events were: Southeast District Contest in De Baca County – 500 youth; Combined Northern District Contest in Bernalillo County – 185 youth; and Southwest District Contest in Hidalgo County – 180 youth.
577 Novice age youth, with 1-2 years experience in 4-H participated in District level competition increasing knowledge and life skills through education.
• Fairs and Achievement Days
o Achievement Days – Counties with Fairs falling after the State Fair may hold Achievement Days to qualify exhibits for state level competition. 5 counties hold Achievement Days annually to showcase life skills gained by 4-Hers throughout the year.
o County Fairs – 33 counties participate in County or Bi-County Fairs with an indoor exhibit component and livestock shows. Indoor exhibits, livestock shows, horse shows and dog shows allow youth to showcase life skills gained throughout the year. Youth receive recognition through ribbons, plaques, premium awards and belt buckles.
o Regional Fairs – Counties may participate in three different Regional Fairs: Southern New Mexico State Fair; Eastern New Mexico State Fair; and the Navajo Nation Fair. Indoor exhibits, livestock shows, horse shows and dog shows allow youth to showcase life skills gained throughout the year. Youth receive recognition through ribbons, plaques, and special awards.
o State Fair – 30 counties exhibited items at the 2010 New Mexico State Fair. Extension Agents and Specialists work to provide a quality showcase of members’ completed exhibits. Indoor exhibits, livestock shows, horse shows and dog shows allow youth to showcase life skills gained throughout the year. Youth receive recognition through ribbons, premium money, trophies and livestock auction slots.
Over 5000 items were exhibited at County Fairs and Achievement Days throughout New Mexico in 2010. Over 2100 items submitted by over 780 youth from around the state were exhibited at the 2010 New Mexico State Fair. 525 youth received premium checks ranging from $2 to $192. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills related to over 200 project areas. Over $1,000,000 was paid to New Mexico Youth through premiums, junior livestock auctions and fair related scholarships.
Project Work Quotes:
o “Working as a 4-H member really means a lot to me. I try to work hard in all that I do. Sometimes it’s hard pushing myself to go the extra distance, but when I finally get through it, it is such an awarding feeling.” Socorro County 4-H’er.
o “My first year in 4-H taught me that it takes hard work and responsibility to complete a project. I have also learned valuable skills that I will always have.” Lincoln County 4-H’er.
o “The 4-H Program has helped me learn about horses, swine, citizenship, wildlife, baking and public speaking so far.” Roosevelt County 4-H’er.
o “Everything I have done in 4-H goes to my other activities. Being in 4-H has made me take a lot of responsibility for my animals, projects and actions. This has helped me since I started middle school this year.” Dona Ana County 4-H’er.
Objective #3: During the 4-H program year, 50% of youth enrolled in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.
Accomplishments:
• Awards and Recognition Events
o County Faculty and Staff work with County Councils and Leaders’ Associations to provide recognition events to the over 5,800 youth involved in the New Mexico 4-H Club Program. More than 20 counties conduct recognition events annually with members serving as keynote speakers, emcees, pledge leaders and presenters. Members receive certificates, metals, plaques, belt buckles, jackets, and other appropriate awards. 4-H members from around New Mexico were recognized for their achievements and increase in life skills throughout the 2009-2010 program year. Members in leadership roles increased public speaking skills.
• Speaking Opportunities
o Local Club Meetings & Programs – 75% of all youth involved in the 4-H program increase public speaking and communication skills through demonstrations and leadership roles in their local club.
o Afterschool Programs – 50% of all youth involved in 4-H Afterschool programs increase public speaking and communication skills trough active involvement in leadership and speaking curricula
o Radio Programs & Other Media – 25% of all youth involved in the 4-H program increase public speaking and communication skills through providing ads for local radio and other media outlets related to County Fairs, National 4-H Week and other 4-H promotions
o County 4-H Council Meetings & Programs – 10% all youth involved in the 4-H program increase public speaking and communication skills through leadership roles at the County level.
• In 2010, 5,895 youth participated in age appropriate activities gaining knowledge and skills related to personal development and leadership.
Personal Development and Leadership Quotes:
o “My position on the council is Reporter. I’ve really learned a lot from this position. I’ve learned responsibility to my community and my club to keep them informed as much as I can on results of various events that happen on a monthly basis.” Socorro County 4-H’er.
o “I like being in 4-H because it has taught me responsibility and leadership and I have made many friends.” Lincoln County 4-H’er.
o “My 4-H experience has helped me to work better with others by putting me in groups and making me cooperate more and be more patient.” Dona Ana County 4-H’er.
Objective #4: During the 4-H program year, 75% of youth in club, school enrichment, special interest and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.
Accomplishments:
• Local clubs conduct community service projects and participate in projects at the county level. Examples of County Community Service Projects include: Assistance at Civic Events, Christmas Cookies and other gifts for elderly members of the community, Visits and donations to Assisted Living Facilities, Meals on Wheels, Toys for Tots, Highway Clean-up, Relay for Life, Beautification projects, Holiday food baskets, Food Drives, and many other creative community contributions. Over 4,910 youth from 33 counties increased knowledge and skills by participating in community service projects at the local, county, and state level.
o “4-H has taught me a lot and made me a better person. Our club does a lot of community service projects and that makes me feel good to know that I am helping other people in my community.” Hidalgo County 4-H’er.
• In 2010, youth with 1-2 years or more 4-H experience contributed to a statewide community service project during Youth Get Away writing letters of support to children with deployed military parents in partnership with the Operation Military Kids Program.
• Youth at all levels were given the opportunity to apply for Community Service Scholarships thanks to an anonymous donor. Youth must plan and conduct a service project, personally giving primary leadership to the project. Scholarship funds may be used to attend a statewide 4-H event, run for a leadership team position or for an International Exchange. 75 scholarships were awarded in the amount of $12,300.
o “One of my favorite camps was Livestock School. Thanks to the New Mexico Community Service Scholarship, I was awarded the registration fee to go to Livestock School.” Socorro County 4-H’er
• School Enrichment Programs - One of the three primary delivery modes in the 4-H Youth Development Program is school enrichment. Youth, ages 5- 19, can belong to a 4-H school enrichment group. Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. 2009-2010 Training Topics included:
Ag Awareness
Animal Science
ATV Safety
Career Opportunities
Character Education
Chemical Safety
Cultural Education
Drug Awareness
Egg to Chick
Entomology
Farm Animals
Farm Safety Day
Food Safety
Gardening
Germ Detective
Health
Just Be It Healthy & Fit
Kids, Kows & More
Life Skills Training
Nutrition & Fitness
Sewing
Welcome to 4-H
Water Conservation
Over 31,991 youth ages 5-19 participated in school enrichment programs gaining knowledge and skills related to subject matter, cognitive skills and teamwork.
• Special Interest Programs - One of the three primary delivery modes in the 4-H Youth Development Program is the special interest group. Youth, ages 5- 19, can belong to a 4-H special interest group. The group focuses on a project (subject matter topic) for a minimum of six hours outside of school hours. Extension personnel and volunteers provide quality educational experiences through after school programs, day camps and other appropriate programs. 2009-2010 Training Topics included:
Animal Science
Character Education
Cloverbuds
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Conservation
Decision Making
Gardening
Goal Setting
GPS/GIS
Home Economics
Job Skills
Nutrition & Fitness
Plant & Soil Sciences
Recycling
Robotics
Stress Management
Teamwork
Welcome to 4-H
Water Conservation
Over 19,861 youth ages 5-19 participated in special interest programs gaining knowledge and skills related to subject matter, cognitive skills and teamwork skills.
• Special Needs – Programming is being developed to provide specialized programming for youth with special needs by adapting projects for the appropriate skill level. Three counties are currently providing programs pairing diverse special needs youth with caring adults to help them reach their potential as capable, competent, caring and contributing citizens.
• 4-H Military Clubs - Special clubs have established to serve military youth throughout the state. The goals of these clubs are to provide quality 4-H leader education, sustain/increase project and leadership opportunities at the club level, to promote county, district and state level 4-H opportunities to members and to continue community service projects. 2009-2010 membership included 50 4-H members at White Sands Missile Range, 96 4-H members at Holloman Air Force Base, and 50 4-H members at Cannon Air Force Base, for a total of 196 military club members.
• OMK Programming: Operation Military Kids is the U.S. Army's collaborative effort with America's communities to support children and youth impacted by deployment. Regardless of whether Families are experiencing deployment for the first time, the second time or another in a series of multiple deployments, OMK’s goal is to connect military children and youth with local resources in order to achieve a sense of community support and enhance their well-being.
o Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK): The SOMK “speak out” program is a youth-led, adult supported activity that seeks to give voice to, and educate others about what it is like to be a military kid.
o Mobile Technology Lab (MTL): The MTL contains video/digital cameras, laptops, scanners, printers, etc., and can be signed out by organizations for use with projects, trainings and other events. It is also a way for military kids to send pictures and DVD’s to family members who are deployed. 4-Hers help make photo transfer pillowcase projects and Hug Dolls using these systems. 4-Hers sew pillowcases and donate them to OMK to support this portion of the project.
o Youth Focused Programs: Youth focused programs encompass a variety of different types of OMK events for military kids and their families across New Mexico. These programs provide opportunities for military families to get together, have fun, and offer support to one another in an informal environment.
4-H members assist at these programs across the state, providing support and connecting military youth back to their communities.
o 4-H members have been instrumental in raising money for OMK. Over $1000 dollars has been raised to assist military youth through 4-H service projects: Pillowcase money donations, Forum for Adults Silent Auction, and joint 4-H leadership team fundraisers.
o Hero Packs: Hero Packs are backpacks filled with different items to thank children for the sacrifices their families have made and to help them keep in touch with their deployed love ones. 4-Hers collect items to fill the Hero Packs with. They also assist with writing letters for the packs (over 500 letters written by 4-Hers last year alone) 4-Hers even help distribute the backpacks. 4-Hers have distributed over 500 packs to military youth across our state.
New Mexico 4-H members have been present at five deployment events this year, reaching approximately 500 OMK youth. Indirectly, 4-H members have impacted an infinite number of youth through their donations, time and efforts.
Objective #5: During the 4-H program year, 65% of youth in the 4-H club program will gain
leadership and teamwork skills through leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills to local community members, organizations and projects, and provide primary leadership to statewide events.
Accomplishments:
• Club Leadership – all age groups
o Youth serve in leadership roles at the local level by performing the following duties:
o Elected Officer
o Committee Chair/Member
o Pledge Leader
o Recruiter
o Youth received training in the following areas:
o Parliamentary Procedure
o Public Speaking
o Recreation
o Conflict Resolution
o Leadership Skills
o Goal Setting
Over 5,895 youth were involved in leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels demonstrating effective leadership and teamwork skills.
Objective #6: During the 4-H program year, 50% of youth in the 4-H club program will begin establishing partnerships with local administrators and community leaders, effectively managing programs and facilitating change through youth/adult partnerships.
Accomplishments:
• Advisory Committees
o Youth serve on Extension Advisory Committees to assist agents in setting annual program calendars, choosing subject matter topics for workshops and clinics and planning events
o Youth work with adult partners to solicit donations and sponsorships for 4-H programming, scholarships and county fair needs as well conducting fundraisers. Counties conducted a variety of fundraisers to send youth on trips; provide for countywide trainings and socials; and maintain funds for general operations. Fundraisers included: raffles, gift wrapping, turkey shoots, candle sales, auctions, catering, bake sales, car washes, and many others. Counties raised over $19,000 toward providing quality programs. Youth gained knowledge and skills in organizing fundraisers and managing money as well as constructive youth/adult partnerships.
Overall Accomplishment for youth with 1-2 years experience:
• 54,016 youth ages 5-11 gained life skills through participation in the New Mexico 4-H Program.
Objective #7: During the 4-H program year, 85% of Agents and staff will increase professional and personal skills related to life skills and youth development by receiving quality training through theory, contest training, subject matter training, policy training and evaluation training.
Accomplishments:
• New Agent Orientations:
*Includes travel to county offices and review of 4-H Policies, Programming Efforts, Civil Rights, and other pertinent information related to 4-H
o Bernalillo County New Agent Orientation (2010): Cassidy Byerly; John Garlisch
o Cibola County New Agent Orientation (2010): Chase Elkins
o Grant County New Agent Orientation (2010): Amy Star
o Sierra County New Agent Orientation (2010): William “Dee” Wear
• Centra Sessions:
*Online training sessions provided to agents, program assistants and support staff
o NM 4-H Curriculum Update (2009)
o Scholarship & Professional Development Opportunities (2009)
o 4-H Event Chaperone Orientation (2009)
o New Parent Orientation (2010)
o Operation Military Kids (2010)
o Risk & Liability Management (2010)
o State Conference Program Discussion (2010)
o 4-H Reporting (2010)
o Volunteer Leader Screening (2010)
o Statewide Event Participation (2010)
• New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service All Extension Conference
*Workshop designed and implemented by the State 4-H Staff
o Complaint Free World (2010)
o Professional Ethics (2010)
• New Mexico 4-H Conversation:
*Includes workshops provided and/or recruited by State 4-H Staff and program discussion led by trained facilitators
o Facilitator Training (2010)
o Personality IQ (2010)
o Vibrant 4-H Groups (2010)
o Marketing Discussion (2010)
o Professionalism Discussion (2010)
o Collegiality Discussion (2010)
o Adult Volunteer Leadership Development Discussion (2010)
o Youth Development Discussion (2010)
65 agents gained knowledge and skills related to administration of the 4-H program and professional development.
• AXED Course Assistance:
o Hodnett, Frank (2010). 4-H Portion. College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, AXED 100.
• Resource Development:
o Hodnett, Frank, Richardson, Rick, Schultz, Linda, Turner, Mindy & Zemler, Amy (R-2010). New Mexico 4-H New Agent Orientation Handbook. New Mexico State 4-H. (Training notebook for new employees including sections on civil rights, policies & procedures, 4-H programming and more).
o Turner, Mindy (2010). Introduction to 4-H. College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, AXED 488 (10 lesson online course to be offered in 2011).
• Civil Rights Reviews
*Includes travel to County Office, review of files and training for appropriate staff on maintaining 4-H Civil Rights files
• Hidalgo County Civil Rights Review (2010)
• Quay County Civil Rights Review (2010)
• Roosevelt County Civil Rights Review (2010)
• San Miguel County Civil Rights Review (2010)
• Torrance County Civil Rights Review (2010)
Agents received quality training in a variety of subjects, and provided positive feedback regarding overall trainings. Accessibility and timeliness of training has increased through Centra Trainings and New Agent Orientations. Achievement Levels serve to recognize professionals that excel at professional improvement and have been a positive incentive for agents related to attending professional development trainings and serving as resources in teaching.
o In 2010, 11 agents were awarded the Green Level, 14 agents achieved the Bronze Level, 3 gained the Silver Level and 1 was recognized at the Gold Level.
Objective #1: During the 4-H program year, 98% of youth involved in 4-H programming will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc.
Accomplishments:
• Extension Personnel organize and implement County and Multi-County Camps for 4-H Youth around the State. Camp sites include the Datil Well; County Fairgrounds; White Sands Missile Range and Ghost Ranch. Youth gained life skills related to: citizenship; social skills; healthy life style choices; teamwork; communication; leadership; and recreation. Senior 4-H members served as counselors. 11,693 youth participated in overnight and day camps, increasing knowledge and skills related to subject matter, leadership, and basic life skills.
• Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through hands-on workshops and trainings. Many included construction of actual projects or exhibit items to take home. 2009-10 Training topics included:
1. Alternative Energies
2. Animal Care
3. Bee Keeping
4. Career Education
5. Character Education
6. Citizenship
7. Clowning
8. Cloverbuds
9. Conservation
10. Electricity
11. Emergency Preparedness
12. Entomology
13. Fibercrafts
14. Food Preservation
15. Foods & Nutrition
16. Home Economics
17. Horse Science
18. Horticulture
19. Leadership
20. Leathercraft
21. Livestock
22. Parliamentary Procedure
23. Public Speaking
24. Record Keeping
25. Recreation
26. Safety
27. Scrapbooking
28. Sewing, Clothing & Textiles
29. Shooting Sports
30. Skiing
31. Wildlife Management
Over 3500 youth participated in educational workshops conducted in 25 counties. Youth increased life skills related to home economics, agriculture & natural resources and general 4-H projects, while gaining knowledge and skills in their chosen subject matter.
Objective #2: During the 4-H program year, 98% of youth involved in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
Accomplishments:
• Competitive Events
o County – 33 Counties conduct competitive events and/or contest trainings to expand life skills and knowledge. Novice Youth advance to District level competition. Contest Areas include:
Consumer Decision
Crops
Dairy
Fashion Magic
Fashion Revue
Favorite Foods
Home Ec Skill-a-thon
Horse Shows
Horse Judging
Horticulture
Land
Livestock Judging
Meats
Parliamentary Procedure
Presentations
Public Speaking
Quiz Bowls
Rodeos
Shooting Sports
Talent Contest
Wildlife Habitat
Wool Judging
o District – 4 Extension 4-H Districts conduct District level competitive events annually. District competition is for Novice or Junior youth who qualify at the County level. Contests are hosted by Counties on a rotation and supported by State 4-H Staff. 2010 events were: Southeast District Contest in De Baca County – 500 youth; Combined Northern District Contest in Bernalillo County – 185 youth; and Southwest District Contest in Hidalgo County – 180 youth.
577 Novice age youth, with 1-2 years experience in 4-H participated in District level competition increasing knowledge and life skills through education.
• Fairs and Achievement Days
o Achievement Days – Counties with Fairs falling after the State Fair may hold Achievement Days to qualify exhibits for state level competition. 5 counties hold Achievement Days annually to showcase life skills gained by 4-Hers throughout the year.
o County Fairs – 33 counties participate in County or Bi-County Fairs with an indoor exhibit component and livestock shows. Indoor exhibits, livestock shows, horse shows and dog shows allow youth to showcase life skills gained throughout the year. Youth receive recognition through ribbons, plaques, premium awards and belt buckles.
o Regional Fairs – Counties may participate in three different Regional Fairs: Southern New Mexico State Fair; Eastern New Mexico State Fair; and the Navajo Nation Fair. Indoor exhibits, livestock shows, horse shows and dog shows allow youth to showcase life skills gained throughout the year. Youth receive recognition through ribbons, plaques, and special awards.
o State Fair – 30 counties exhibited items at the 2010 New Mexico State Fair. Extension Agents and Specialists work to provide a quality showcase of members’ completed exhibits. Indoor exhibits, livestock shows, horse shows and dog shows allow youth to showcase life skills gained throughout the year. Youth receive recognition through ribbons, premium money, trophies and livestock auction slots.
Over 5000 items were exhibited at County Fairs and Achievement Days throughout New Mexico in 2010. Over 2100 items submitted by over 780 youth from around the state were exhibited at the 2010 New Mexico State Fair. 525 youth received premium checks ranging from $2 to $192. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills related to over 200 project areas. Over $1,000,000 was paid to New Mexico Youth through premiums, junior livestock auctions and fair related scholarships.
Project Work Quotes:
o “Working as a 4-H member really means a lot to me. I try to work hard in all that I do. Sometimes it’s hard pushing myself to go the extra distance, but when I finally get through it, it is such an awarding feeling.” Socorro County 4-H’er.
o “My first year in 4-H taught me that it takes hard work and responsibility to complete a project. I have also learned valuable skills that I will always have.” Lincoln County 4-H’er.
o “The 4-H Program has helped me learn about horses, swine, citizenship, wildlife, baking and public speaking so far.” Roosevelt County 4-H’er.
o “Everything I have done in 4-H goes to my other activities. Being in 4-H has made me take a lot of responsibility for my animals, projects and actions. This has helped me since I started middle school this year.” Dona Ana County 4-H’er.
Objective #3: During the 4-H program year, 50% of youth enrolled in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.
Accomplishments:
• Awards and Recognition Events
o County Faculty and Staff work with County Councils and Leaders’ Associations to provide recognition events to the over 5,800 youth involved in the New Mexico 4-H Club Program. More than 20 counties conduct recognition events annually with members serving as keynote speakers, emcees, pledge leaders and presenters. Members receive certificates, metals, plaques, belt buckles, jackets, and other appropriate awards. 4-H members from around New Mexico were recognized for their achievements and increase in life skills throughout the 2009-2010 program year. Members in leadership roles increased public speaking skills.
• Speaking Opportunities
o Local Club Meetings & Programs – 75% of all youth involved in the 4-H program increase public speaking and communication skills through demonstrations and leadership roles in their local club.
o Afterschool Programs – 50% of all youth involved in 4-H Afterschool programs increase public speaking and communication skills trough active involvement in leadership and speaking curricula
o Radio Programs & Other Media – 25% of all youth involved in the 4-H program increase public speaking and communication skills through providing ads for local radio and other media outlets related to County Fairs, National 4-H Week and other 4-H promotions
o County 4-H Council Meetings & Programs – 10% all youth involved in the 4-H program increase public speaking and communication skills through leadership roles at the County level.
• In 2010, 5,895 youth participated in age appropriate activities gaining knowledge and skills related to personal development and leadership.
Personal Development and Leadership Quotes:
o “My position on the council is Reporter. I’ve really learned a lot from this position. I’ve learned responsibility to my community and my club to keep them informed as much as I can on results of various events that happen on a monthly basis.” Socorro County 4-H’er.
o “I like being in 4-H because it has taught me responsibility and leadership and I have made many friends.” Lincoln County 4-H’er.
o “My 4-H experience has helped me to work better with others by putting me in groups and making me cooperate more and be more patient.” Dona Ana County 4-H’er.
Objective #4: During the 4-H program year, 75% of youth in club, school enrichment, special interest and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.
Accomplishments:
• Local clubs conduct community service projects and participate in projects at the county level. Examples of County Community Service Projects include: Assistance at Civic Events, Christmas Cookies and other gifts for elderly members of the community, Visits and donations to Assisted Living Facilities, Meals on Wheels, Toys for Tots, Highway Clean-up, Relay for Life, Beautification projects, Holiday food baskets, Food Drives, and many other creative community contributions. Over 4,910 youth from 33 counties increased knowledge and skills by participating in community service projects at the local, county, and state level.
o “4-H has taught me a lot and made me a better person. Our club does a lot of community service projects and that makes me feel good to know that I am helping other people in my community.” Hidalgo County 4-H’er.
• In 2010, youth with 1-2 years or more 4-H experience contributed to a statewide community service project during Youth Get Away writing letters of support to children with deployed military parents in partnership with the Operation Military Kids Program.
• Youth at all levels were given the opportunity to apply for Community Service Scholarships thanks to an anonymous donor. Youth must plan and conduct a service project, personally giving primary leadership to the project. Scholarship funds may be used to attend a statewide 4-H event, run for a leadership team position or for an International Exchange. 75 scholarships were awarded in the amount of $12,300.
o “One of my favorite camps was Livestock School. Thanks to the New Mexico Community Service Scholarship, I was awarded the registration fee to go to Livestock School.” Socorro County 4-H’er
• School Enrichment Programs - One of the three primary delivery modes in the 4-H Youth Development Program is school enrichment. Youth, ages 5- 19, can belong to a 4-H school enrichment group. Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. 2009-2010 Training Topics included:
Ag Awareness
Animal Science
ATV Safety
Career Opportunities
Character Education
Chemical Safety
Cultural Education
Drug Awareness
Egg to Chick
Entomology
Farm Animals
Farm Safety Day
Food Safety
Gardening
Germ Detective
Health
Just Be It Healthy & Fit
Kids, Kows & More
Life Skills Training
Nutrition & Fitness
Sewing
Welcome to 4-H
Water Conservation
Over 31,991 youth ages 5-19 participated in school enrichment programs gaining knowledge and skills related to subject matter, cognitive skills and teamwork.
• Special Interest Programs - One of the three primary delivery modes in the 4-H Youth Development Program is the special interest group. Youth, ages 5- 19, can belong to a 4-H special interest group. The group focuses on a project (subject matter topic) for a minimum of six hours outside of school hours. Extension personnel and volunteers provide quality educational experiences through after school programs, day camps and other appropriate programs. 2009-2010 Training Topics included:
Animal Science
Character Education
Cloverbuds
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Conservation
Decision Making
Gardening
Goal Setting
GPS/GIS
Home Economics
Job Skills
Nutrition & Fitness
Plant & Soil Sciences
Recycling
Robotics
Stress Management
Teamwork
Welcome to 4-H
Water Conservation
Over 19,861 youth ages 5-19 participated in special interest programs gaining knowledge and skills related to subject matter, cognitive skills and teamwork skills.
• Special Needs – Programming is being developed to provide specialized programming for youth with special needs by adapting projects for the appropriate skill level. Three counties are currently providing programs pairing diverse special needs youth with caring adults to help them reach their potential as capable, competent, caring and contributing citizens.
• 4-H Military Clubs - Special clubs have established to serve military youth throughout the state. The goals of these clubs are to provide quality 4-H leader education, sustain/increase project and leadership opportunities at the club level, to promote county, district and state level 4-H opportunities to members and to continue community service projects. 2009-2010 membership included 50 4-H members at White Sands Missile Range, 96 4-H members at Holloman Air Force Base, and 50 4-H members at Cannon Air Force Base, for a total of 196 military club members.
• OMK Programming: Operation Military Kids is the U.S. Army's collaborative effort with America's communities to support children and youth impacted by deployment. Regardless of whether Families are experiencing deployment for the first time, the second time or another in a series of multiple deployments, OMK’s goal is to connect military children and youth with local resources in order to achieve a sense of community support and enhance their well-being.
o Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK): The SOMK “speak out” program is a youth-led, adult supported activity that seeks to give voice to, and educate others about what it is like to be a military kid.
o Mobile Technology Lab (MTL): The MTL contains video/digital cameras, laptops, scanners, printers, etc., and can be signed out by organizations for use with projects, trainings and other events. It is also a way for military kids to send pictures and DVD’s to family members who are deployed. 4-Hers help make photo transfer pillowcase projects and Hug Dolls using these systems. 4-Hers sew pillowcases and donate them to OMK to support this portion of the project.
o Youth Focused Programs: Youth focused programs encompass a variety of different types of OMK events for military kids and their families across New Mexico. These programs provide opportunities for military families to get together, have fun, and offer support to one another in an informal environment.
4-H members assist at these programs across the state, providing support and connecting military youth back to their communities.
o 4-H members have been instrumental in raising money for OMK. Over $1000 dollars has been raised to assist military youth through 4-H service projects: Pillowcase money donations, Forum for Adults Silent Auction, and joint 4-H leadership team fundraisers.
o Hero Packs: Hero Packs are backpacks filled with different items to thank children for the sacrifices their families have made and to help them keep in touch with their deployed love ones. 4-Hers collect items to fill the Hero Packs with. They also assist with writing letters for the packs (over 500 letters written by 4-Hers last year alone) 4-Hers even help distribute the backpacks. 4-Hers have distributed over 500 packs to military youth across our state.
New Mexico 4-H members have been present at five deployment events this year, reaching approximately 500 OMK youth. Indirectly, 4-H members have impacted an infinite number of youth through their donations, time and efforts.
Objective #5: During the 4-H program year, 65% of youth in the 4-H club program will gain
leadership and teamwork skills through leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills to local community members, organizations and projects, and provide primary leadership to statewide events.
Accomplishments:
• Club Leadership – all age groups
o Youth serve in leadership roles at the local level by performing the following duties:
o Elected Officer
o Committee Chair/Member
o Pledge Leader
o Recruiter
o Youth received training in the following areas:
o Parliamentary Procedure
o Public Speaking
o Recreation
o Conflict Resolution
o Leadership Skills
o Goal Setting
Over 5,895 youth were involved in leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels demonstrating effective leadership and teamwork skills.
Objective #6: During the 4-H program year, 50% of youth in the 4-H club program will begin establishing partnerships with local administrators and community leaders, effectively managing programs and facilitating change through youth/adult partnerships.
Accomplishments:
• Advisory Committees
o Youth serve on Extension Advisory Committees to assist agents in setting annual program calendars, choosing subject matter topics for workshops and clinics and planning events
o Youth work with adult partners to solicit donations and sponsorships for 4-H programming, scholarships and county fair needs as well conducting fundraisers. Counties conducted a variety of fundraisers to send youth on trips; provide for countywide trainings and socials; and maintain funds for general operations. Fundraisers included: raffles, gift wrapping, turkey shoots, candle sales, auctions, catering, bake sales, car washes, and many others. Counties raised over $19,000 toward providing quality programs. Youth gained knowledge and skills in organizing fundraisers and managing money as well as constructive youth/adult partnerships.
Overall Accomplishment for youth with 1-2 years experience:
• 54,016 youth ages 5-11 gained life skills through participation in the New Mexico 4-H Program.
Objective #7: During the 4-H program year, 85% of Agents and staff will increase professional and personal skills related to life skills and youth development by receiving quality training through theory, contest training, subject matter training, policy training and evaluation training.
Accomplishments:
• New Agent Orientations:
*Includes travel to county offices and review of 4-H Policies, Programming Efforts, Civil Rights, and other pertinent information related to 4-H
o Bernalillo County New Agent Orientation (2010): Cassidy Byerly; John Garlisch
o Cibola County New Agent Orientation (2010): Chase Elkins
o Grant County New Agent Orientation (2010): Amy Star
o Sierra County New Agent Orientation (2010): William “Dee” Wear
• Centra Sessions:
*Online training sessions provided to agents, program assistants and support staff
o NM 4-H Curriculum Update (2009)
o Scholarship & Professional Development Opportunities (2009)
o 4-H Event Chaperone Orientation (2009)
o New Parent Orientation (2010)
o Operation Military Kids (2010)
o Risk & Liability Management (2010)
o State Conference Program Discussion (2010)
o 4-H Reporting (2010)
o Volunteer Leader Screening (2010)
o Statewide Event Participation (2010)
• New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service All Extension Conference
*Workshop designed and implemented by the State 4-H Staff
o Complaint Free World (2010)
o Professional Ethics (2010)
• New Mexico 4-H Conversation:
*Includes workshops provided and/or recruited by State 4-H Staff and program discussion led by trained facilitators
o Facilitator Training (2010)
o Personality IQ (2010)
o Vibrant 4-H Groups (2010)
o Marketing Discussion (2010)
o Professionalism Discussion (2010)
o Collegiality Discussion (2010)
o Adult Volunteer Leadership Development Discussion (2010)
o Youth Development Discussion (2010)
65 agents gained knowledge and skills related to administration of the 4-H program and professional development.
• AXED Course Assistance:
o Hodnett, Frank (2010). 4-H Portion. College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, AXED 100.
• Resource Development:
o Hodnett, Frank, Richardson, Rick, Schultz, Linda, Turner, Mindy & Zemler, Amy (R-2010). New Mexico 4-H New Agent Orientation Handbook. New Mexico State 4-H. (Training notebook for new employees including sections on civil rights, policies & procedures, 4-H programming and more).
o Turner, Mindy (2010). Introduction to 4-H. College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, AXED 488 (10 lesson online course to be offered in 2011).
• Civil Rights Reviews
*Includes travel to County Office, review of files and training for appropriate staff on maintaining 4-H Civil Rights files
• Hidalgo County Civil Rights Review (2010)
• Quay County Civil Rights Review (2010)
• Roosevelt County Civil Rights Review (2010)
• San Miguel County Civil Rights Review (2010)
• Torrance County Civil Rights Review (2010)
Agents received quality training in a variety of subjects, and provided positive feedback regarding overall trainings. Accessibility and timeliness of training has increased through Centra Trainings and New Agent Orientations. Achievement Levels serve to recognize professionals that excel at professional improvement and have been a positive incentive for agents related to attending professional development trainings and serving as resources in teaching.
o In 2010, 11 agents were awarded the Green Level, 14 agents achieved the Bronze Level, 3 gained the Silver Level and 1 was recognized at the Gold Level.
NM 4- H Rodeo Board
The extension home economist has served on the NM 4- H Rodeo Board for the past seven years. She has worked with the NM 4-H Rodeo board with rules, regulations, assisting with rodeos, serving as Recording Secretary. 4-H Rodeo is more than a competitive event. It is a 4-H project. It has the guidelines of a 4-H project. 4-H members increase their skills and knowledge I n competitive events. But, first of all it gives 4-H members life skills that they will carry through with them. 4-H members learn teamwork, sportsmanship, social skills. I have heard 4-H rodeo project members state that they really enjoy the competition but they enjoy meeting new friends and keeping touch with them throughout the year more. This agent’s daughter competes in 4-H rodeo and she has made friends that she will have throughout her life. This agent has heard other parents discussing 4-H rodeo versus other rodeos and they feel that 4-H is friendlier and allows youth who are just beginning to rodeo to excel and learn through their rodeos.
Eastern New Mexico State Fair and New Mexico State Fair
Youth from Union County have not been competing at the ENMSF and the NMSF as much as they have in the past. When a 4-Her makes the junior livestock sale in Union County, they are guaranteed money on their project. It is not a given that they will make the sale at the NMSF or the ENMSF and many are choosing to just sell at county. Union County had 1 4-H member compete at the NMSF and two at the ENMSF (2009).
Progressive Farmer Safety Day
Progressive Farmer Safety Day are a series of safety days that are held on the eastern side of New Mexico. Union, Harding and Colfax County Cooperative Offices along with Southwestern Public Service, Sedan and Clayton Fire Departments, ENMR Plateau-Telecommunications, State Parks and Recreation, Union County Sheriff’s Posse all provide volunteers who do a 30 minute program on topics such as lawnmower safety, ATV safety, Gun Safety, Electrical Safety, Germ Detective – Hand Washing, Fire Safety, Water Safety., Grain Entrapment. Two hundred third graders, teachers, bus drivers, teacher assistants along with eight group leaders participate in these workshops. Schools that attend are: Clayton, Des Moines, Roy, Mosquero, Springer, Maxwell in NM, Home School students, Felt, Keyes and Boise City Oklahoma, Texline, Texas and the Stateline Christian Schools. Parents report that their children have stopped them doing unsafe practices because the “farm safety teacher told us”. Teachers and administrators ask us each year if we are going to have the safety day again, they feel the workshops and presenters keep the students engaged and interested in the content of the workshops.
Although originally for farm and ranch students, the safety day has expanded the topics that can be taught so that urban youth along with rural youth can benefit from the safety day. All youth, rural and urban need to have an awareness of dangers they can be exposed to. The extension home economist along with her co-coordinator and the ICAN nutrition educator help to plan and organize this event. They also work together to set up and cleanup the facility – which is the Union County Fairgrounds. This was the ninth year for safety day in Union County.
In coordination with Farm Safety Day – the extension home economist and the co-coordinator for the safety day attended a coordinators training. At these trainings, coordinators learn about new topics that can be used and meet with other coordinators from around the nations.
Record Books
New record book CD’s were developed and provided to each 4-H family by the extension home economist. Record book workshops were given in Clayton and Des Moines with 25 youth and parents attending. The workshop was held to familiarize the members with changes in record book forms so that they can be prepared when it is time to do their record books. It was discovered that many of the 4-H families do not have Word 2007 and so the cd’s will need to be redone and saved in Word 97-2003 so they can use the cds. Eighty percent of the members were able to use the cd’s as they are and comment were made that it makes it a lot easier to do the record books with the cd’s and the workshops.
Union County 4- H Rodeo
Although attendance was down at the rodeo, the competition was tough. Members who competed carried point to the NM 4-H Rodeo Finals which was held in Carlsbad, NM in September. Two 4-H members from Union County traveled together to save on expenses this year. They were able to bring back to Union County four saddles and three buckles from the finals along with many other awards throughout the rodeo season. Five other Union County 4-H members competed at the Union County 4- H Rodeo, Clayton 4th of July and other rodeos to complete their project. Entries were down at the majority of the rodeos this year. It is thought that because there are so many rodeos, families are having to pick and choose which ones they can go to. The NM 4-H rodeo board is looking at revisions to the rodeos to keep from having a “hauling contest”.
Competitive Events:
4-H members begin in the spring with contest practices. This year, the extension agent and a head 4-H leader traveled to all the 4-H clubs to introduce them to various contests. Hands on workshop were given in livestock judging, consumer decision making, home ec skillathon, livestock skillathon and horticulture judging. A 25% increase in the number of 4-H members competing from 2009 to 2010 was directly related to the workshops that were held.
4-H County Contests were held to determine which 4-H members would compete at District and State Contests. Twenty-five youth attended the district contests held in Albuquerque.
The Consumer Decision Making team (Junior) was first, Livestock Judging Jr lst, Horse Judging 2nd, Fashion Revue Mix and Match lst, Novice Public Speaking 2nd, Favorite Foods Junior lst, Novice 3rd and 5th.
State 4-H Contest saw 12 Union County 4-H members competing. All but one of the contestants crossed the awards stage placing in the top ten in teams and individuals. Livestock Judging was 5th with one member in the top ten. Horse Judging was lst with two in the top ten and the alternate was also in the top ten, Hipplogy was 4th with a 3rd high individual, Fashion Magic high point individual, Livestock Skillathon 5th, Crops 4th, Entomology 2nd high point individual . The Horse Judging Team want to compete at the Eastern National in Louisville, Kentucky, but the rules did not allow them do. They will compete at the National Western 4-H Roundup in Denver in January 2011. 4H members also participated in workshops. This extension home economist, one 4-H leaders and one 4-H members attended the NMSU judging workshops which were held at NMSU in February 2010. The attendees brought back information which was used to train teams for the upcoming contests.
Horse Workshop
The Rivale family, was asked to present a 4-H horse showing and fitting workshops. Twenty five youth and 15 parents attended this workshop. 4-Hers were given instruction in safety, grooming, showing and showmanhip. Feeding and nutrition was discussed, veterinary care, hoof care, washing, trimming etc.
Youth were then given the opportunity to take their own horses and practice the showmanship skills that had been discussed during the workshop. The tips and hints that were given by the Rivale girls were those that the members attending were able to take home and use to get ready for horse show competitions during the summer. Evaluations showed that 99% of the youth attending and 90% of the parents learned things they did not know before and felt that attending this workshop would be beneficial to them.
Leadership:
Union County Leadership/ Officer Training
Union County 4-H Council invited Harding and Colfax county 4-H members to attend a leadership/officer workshop held in Clayton. Tom and Teresa Dean, Extension Agents in Socorro county and excellent leadership trainers came to Clayton to work with the 25 youth from Union and the 8 from Harding county. Members who attended participated in leadership, communication, parliamentary procedure, ice breakers and trust workshops. Youth had a lot of fun, met new people and left with skills that they could take back to their clubs. Evaluations comments were” I did not really want to come today, but my mom made me. Now I am glad I came, I had a lot of fun and learned some games that my club members would really enjoy.” Another training is planned for Spring 2011.
Senior Leadership Retreat and Youth Getaway
Three Union County 4-H members attended the Senior Leadership Retreat held in Albuquerque in January. Youth participated in hand on workshops in leadership, communication, teamwork, social skills and speaking workshops. These workshops are designed to increase life skills One additional 4-H member served on the State Leadership Team as a 4-H Diplomat. One member graduated this year and she has stated that she will miss the SLR, she had a lot of fun. 100% of the youth reported an increase in being able to communicate better with others which assists in teamwork.
Twelve youth attended Youth Getaway held at Inlow Baptist Camp. Youth participated in hands on workshops and activities which enable youth to increase their life skills in leadership, teamwork, problem solving, communication and cooperation. One senior 4-H members served as a camp counselor. 90% of the youth reported an increase in teamwork and self-esteem. They also related that they learned how to appreciate someone for their difference. The majority of the youth that attended in 2010 will be eligible to attend SLR in 2011 and 50% of those said they planned on attending SLR.
Beef Quality Assurance:
The Steer Performance program in Union County is in its second year. Northeastern NM Extension Livestock Specialist, 4-H leaders and fair board members have fine turned the program for its second year. One of the requirements in the program is that all members 4-H and FFA who participated must attend a Beef Quality Assurance program. This gives the youth information on how to take care of their animals responsibly and that those animals will re ach the food supply healthy and with quality meat for the consumer. Eighteen youth and their parents attended the workshop. Members and parents both stated that they were using livestock practices contrary to the BQA and were planning on changing those practices to meet with the BQA guidelines.
County Fair
The extension home economist serves as the general superintendent for the open and 4-H home economics and creative arts department at the county fair. She along with 4-H parents and leaders, Extension Association of NM members and volunteers set up for the county fair. They also serve as superintendents of the various departments. This year saw an increase in the exhibits in the open and
4-H divisions. 100% of the youth enrolled in 4-H entered their projects are required in the livestock and indoor exhibits. The youth showcased their development of life skills through the indoor and livestock exhibits. 150 educational exhibits and 210 livestock projects were exhibited. 4-H youth showed an increase in the knowledge and skills in home economics and creative arts projects. This was shown through the baking products, leathercraft, photography, etc. which were exhibited at the county fair.
The extension home economist serves as an advisor to the Union County Fair Board, There are new members on the board and they have lots of new ideas. This agent works with the fair board members to make decisions that will be serve the youth and adults in the area. Many changes that were made this year were positive and an increase in participation in the fair was seen.
The extension home economist has served on the NM 4- H Rodeo Board for the past seven years. She has worked with the NM 4-H Rodeo board with rules, regulations, assisting with rodeos, serving as Recording Secretary. 4-H Rodeo is more than a competitive event. It is a 4-H project. It has the guidelines of a 4-H project. 4-H members increase their skills and knowledge I n competitive events. But, first of all it gives 4-H members life skills that they will carry through with them. 4-H members learn teamwork, sportsmanship, social skills. I have heard 4-H rodeo project members state that they really enjoy the competition but they enjoy meeting new friends and keeping touch with them throughout the year more. This agent’s daughter competes in 4-H rodeo and she has made friends that she will have throughout her life. This agent has heard other parents discussing 4-H rodeo versus other rodeos and they feel that 4-H is friendlier and allows youth who are just beginning to rodeo to excel and learn through their rodeos.
Eastern New Mexico State Fair and New Mexico State Fair
Youth from Union County have not been competing at the ENMSF and the NMSF as much as they have in the past. When a 4-Her makes the junior livestock sale in Union County, they are guaranteed money on their project. It is not a given that they will make the sale at the NMSF or the ENMSF and many are choosing to just sell at county. Union County had 1 4-H member compete at the NMSF and two at the ENMSF (2009).
Progressive Farmer Safety Day
Progressive Farmer Safety Day are a series of safety days that are held on the eastern side of New Mexico. Union, Harding and Colfax County Cooperative Offices along with Southwestern Public Service, Sedan and Clayton Fire Departments, ENMR Plateau-Telecommunications, State Parks and Recreation, Union County Sheriff’s Posse all provide volunteers who do a 30 minute program on topics such as lawnmower safety, ATV safety, Gun Safety, Electrical Safety, Germ Detective – Hand Washing, Fire Safety, Water Safety., Grain Entrapment. Two hundred third graders, teachers, bus drivers, teacher assistants along with eight group leaders participate in these workshops. Schools that attend are: Clayton, Des Moines, Roy, Mosquero, Springer, Maxwell in NM, Home School students, Felt, Keyes and Boise City Oklahoma, Texline, Texas and the Stateline Christian Schools. Parents report that their children have stopped them doing unsafe practices because the “farm safety teacher told us”. Teachers and administrators ask us each year if we are going to have the safety day again, they feel the workshops and presenters keep the students engaged and interested in the content of the workshops.
Although originally for farm and ranch students, the safety day has expanded the topics that can be taught so that urban youth along with rural youth can benefit from the safety day. All youth, rural and urban need to have an awareness of dangers they can be exposed to. The extension home economist along with her co-coordinator and the ICAN nutrition educator help to plan and organize this event. They also work together to set up and cleanup the facility – which is the Union County Fairgrounds. This was the ninth year for safety day in Union County.
In coordination with Farm Safety Day – the extension home economist and the co-coordinator for the safety day attended a coordinators training. At these trainings, coordinators learn about new topics that can be used and meet with other coordinators from around the nations.
Record Books
New record book CD’s were developed and provided to each 4-H family by the extension home economist. Record book workshops were given in Clayton and Des Moines with 25 youth and parents attending. The workshop was held to familiarize the members with changes in record book forms so that they can be prepared when it is time to do their record books. It was discovered that many of the 4-H families do not have Word 2007 and so the cd’s will need to be redone and saved in Word 97-2003 so they can use the cds. Eighty percent of the members were able to use the cd’s as they are and comment were made that it makes it a lot easier to do the record books with the cd’s and the workshops.
Union County 4- H Rodeo
Although attendance was down at the rodeo, the competition was tough. Members who competed carried point to the NM 4-H Rodeo Finals which was held in Carlsbad, NM in September. Two 4-H members from Union County traveled together to save on expenses this year. They were able to bring back to Union County four saddles and three buckles from the finals along with many other awards throughout the rodeo season. Five other Union County 4-H members competed at the Union County 4- H Rodeo, Clayton 4th of July and other rodeos to complete their project. Entries were down at the majority of the rodeos this year. It is thought that because there are so many rodeos, families are having to pick and choose which ones they can go to. The NM 4-H rodeo board is looking at revisions to the rodeos to keep from having a “hauling contest”.
Competitive Events:
4-H members begin in the spring with contest practices. This year, the extension agent and a head 4-H leader traveled to all the 4-H clubs to introduce them to various contests. Hands on workshop were given in livestock judging, consumer decision making, home ec skillathon, livestock skillathon and horticulture judging. A 25% increase in the number of 4-H members competing from 2009 to 2010 was directly related to the workshops that were held.
4-H County Contests were held to determine which 4-H members would compete at District and State Contests. Twenty-five youth attended the district contests held in Albuquerque.
The Consumer Decision Making team (Junior) was first, Livestock Judging Jr lst, Horse Judging 2nd, Fashion Revue Mix and Match lst, Novice Public Speaking 2nd, Favorite Foods Junior lst, Novice 3rd and 5th.
State 4-H Contest saw 12 Union County 4-H members competing. All but one of the contestants crossed the awards stage placing in the top ten in teams and individuals. Livestock Judging was 5th with one member in the top ten. Horse Judging was lst with two in the top ten and the alternate was also in the top ten, Hipplogy was 4th with a 3rd high individual, Fashion Magic high point individual, Livestock Skillathon 5th, Crops 4th, Entomology 2nd high point individual . The Horse Judging Team want to compete at the Eastern National in Louisville, Kentucky, but the rules did not allow them do. They will compete at the National Western 4-H Roundup in Denver in January 2011. 4H members also participated in workshops. This extension home economist, one 4-H leaders and one 4-H members attended the NMSU judging workshops which were held at NMSU in February 2010. The attendees brought back information which was used to train teams for the upcoming contests.
Horse Workshop
The Rivale family, was asked to present a 4-H horse showing and fitting workshops. Twenty five youth and 15 parents attended this workshop. 4-Hers were given instruction in safety, grooming, showing and showmanhip. Feeding and nutrition was discussed, veterinary care, hoof care, washing, trimming etc.
Youth were then given the opportunity to take their own horses and practice the showmanship skills that had been discussed during the workshop. The tips and hints that were given by the Rivale girls were those that the members attending were able to take home and use to get ready for horse show competitions during the summer. Evaluations showed that 99% of the youth attending and 90% of the parents learned things they did not know before and felt that attending this workshop would be beneficial to them.
Leadership:
Union County Leadership/ Officer Training
Union County 4-H Council invited Harding and Colfax county 4-H members to attend a leadership/officer workshop held in Clayton. Tom and Teresa Dean, Extension Agents in Socorro county and excellent leadership trainers came to Clayton to work with the 25 youth from Union and the 8 from Harding county. Members who attended participated in leadership, communication, parliamentary procedure, ice breakers and trust workshops. Youth had a lot of fun, met new people and left with skills that they could take back to their clubs. Evaluations comments were” I did not really want to come today, but my mom made me. Now I am glad I came, I had a lot of fun and learned some games that my club members would really enjoy.” Another training is planned for Spring 2011.
Senior Leadership Retreat and Youth Getaway
Three Union County 4-H members attended the Senior Leadership Retreat held in Albuquerque in January. Youth participated in hand on workshops in leadership, communication, teamwork, social skills and speaking workshops. These workshops are designed to increase life skills One additional 4-H member served on the State Leadership Team as a 4-H Diplomat. One member graduated this year and she has stated that she will miss the SLR, she had a lot of fun. 100% of the youth reported an increase in being able to communicate better with others which assists in teamwork.
Twelve youth attended Youth Getaway held at Inlow Baptist Camp. Youth participated in hands on workshops and activities which enable youth to increase their life skills in leadership, teamwork, problem solving, communication and cooperation. One senior 4-H members served as a camp counselor. 90% of the youth reported an increase in teamwork and self-esteem. They also related that they learned how to appreciate someone for their difference. The majority of the youth that attended in 2010 will be eligible to attend SLR in 2011 and 50% of those said they planned on attending SLR.
Beef Quality Assurance:
The Steer Performance program in Union County is in its second year. Northeastern NM Extension Livestock Specialist, 4-H leaders and fair board members have fine turned the program for its second year. One of the requirements in the program is that all members 4-H and FFA who participated must attend a Beef Quality Assurance program. This gives the youth information on how to take care of their animals responsibly and that those animals will re ach the food supply healthy and with quality meat for the consumer. Eighteen youth and their parents attended the workshop. Members and parents both stated that they were using livestock practices contrary to the BQA and were planning on changing those practices to meet with the BQA guidelines.
County Fair
The extension home economist serves as the general superintendent for the open and 4-H home economics and creative arts department at the county fair. She along with 4-H parents and leaders, Extension Association of NM members and volunteers set up for the county fair. They also serve as superintendents of the various departments. This year saw an increase in the exhibits in the open and
4-H divisions. 100% of the youth enrolled in 4-H entered their projects are required in the livestock and indoor exhibits. The youth showcased their development of life skills through the indoor and livestock exhibits. 150 educational exhibits and 210 livestock projects were exhibited. 4-H youth showed an increase in the knowledge and skills in home economics and creative arts projects. This was shown through the baking products, leathercraft, photography, etc. which were exhibited at the county fair.
The extension home economist serves as an advisor to the Union County Fair Board, There are new members on the board and they have lots of new ideas. This agent works with the fair board members to make decisions that will be serve the youth and adults in the area. Many changes that were made this year were positive and an increase in participation in the fair was seen.