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Youth Development (Torrance County)
Plan Goals
This plan includes 4-H project work, competition, clinics, conferences, workshops, outreach efforts, camps, and fairs.
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Youth Development
Impact Reports
Junior Livestock Program
The Agent spent a substantial amount of time in assisting 4-H members and parents within Torrance County and across the state with Junior Livestock Program. This program is designed to directly impact youth and increase their life skills. Members completed and competed with their projects at the Torrance County Fair, New Mexico State Fair, Eastern New Mexico State Fair, and National Western Livestock Show in Denver. In 2011 all 4-H members assisted by the agent had high placing animals with most making the sale at each show. The knowledge gained and showmanship improvement was very evident at each show as the members increased their understanding of selection, care and show preparation. 4-H members assisted by the agent won the top showmanship honors in their respective age groups at both the Torrance County Fair in market lambs, goat, and swine and New Mexico State Fair in market lambs.
Many help sessions within the Junior Livestock program were developed and delivered to assist groups and individual members and help make their experience in the program a positive learning one. The agent offered his services to help members select animals at sales and farms. He also worked with individuals to determine the proper feed selection and program for each animal raised. The agent assisted approximately 25 members within the county and 40 around the state on different livestock projects.
In January, the member attended and assited 4-H members at the National Western Livestock Show where 3 members the agent assisted made the sale with market lambs. This was a great learning experience for members not only in the livestock showring, but also in the Premier Exhibitor contest, and additional competition for only exhibitors making the sale. In this competition, the 4-H'ers were giving a test over the sheep industry, their lambs were evaluated for carcass quality, and each participant gave an interactive speech over an assigned aspect of the livestock industry. Though our participants didn't place, their level of competitive ability increased through this hands-on competition.
During October's Eastern New Mexico State Fair, the agent worked with fifteen 4-H members, assisting five into sale slots in both the market lamb and swine barns.
At the end of June, the agent worked at the 4-H lamb school where approximately 100 4-H members participated. The event was held over 4 days. The participants learned the basics of selection, feed, and care of market lambs. A significant amount of time was devoted to showmanship where the members showed amazing improvement from beginning to end. The agent stayed in contact with many members after the event when he offered his services to answer questions or provide advice. At least 20% of the participants followed-up with phone calls seeking guidance.
Market Lamb Showmanship Clinic - The agent prepared and presented a lamb showmanship program to members, Cloverbuds, and parents over lamb showmanship. During the sessions over a 4-week period, the agent while focusing on showmanship, also taught participants the importance of consistent focused care, identifying condition, exercise, proper nutrition, and prevention of ringworm.
At the Torrance County Fair, the agent worked with all 4-H members who made requests for assistance, helping approximately 30 exhibitors with their swine, sheep and goat projects. The agent also assisted with the 4-H barbecue, a major community service and fundraiser for the 4-H County Council.
The agent spent four days assisting members at the New Mexico State Fair. Torrance County 4-H members in the market lamb barn earned success with multiple first, second, and third place honors.
The agent made countless home visits throughout the year to assist members with their projects. While on home visits the agent evaluated the members' animals as well as assisting in tagging, tattooing, DNA extraction for the New Mexico State Fair and national shows. Home visits are a great way for the agent to interact with members and parents on a one-on-one basis in a comfortable setting where questions relating to the junior livestock program are answered and hands-on training occurs.
County, District and State Contests
The agent assisted with the county and the Torrance County hosted district contests. The agent also trained ten 4-H members in Consumer Decision-Making.
The Agent spent a substantial amount of time in assisting 4-H members and parents within Torrance County and across the state with Junior Livestock Program. This program is designed to directly impact youth and increase their life skills. Members completed and competed with their projects at the Torrance County Fair, New Mexico State Fair, Eastern New Mexico State Fair, and National Western Livestock Show in Denver. In 2011 all 4-H members assisted by the agent had high placing animals with most making the sale at each show. The knowledge gained and showmanship improvement was very evident at each show as the members increased their understanding of selection, care and show preparation. 4-H members assisted by the agent won the top showmanship honors in their respective age groups at both the Torrance County Fair in market lambs, goat, and swine and New Mexico State Fair in market lambs.
Many help sessions within the Junior Livestock program were developed and delivered to assist groups and individual members and help make their experience in the program a positive learning one. The agent offered his services to help members select animals at sales and farms. He also worked with individuals to determine the proper feed selection and program for each animal raised. The agent assisted approximately 25 members within the county and 40 around the state on different livestock projects.
In January, the member attended and assited 4-H members at the National Western Livestock Show where 3 members the agent assisted made the sale with market lambs. This was a great learning experience for members not only in the livestock showring, but also in the Premier Exhibitor contest, and additional competition for only exhibitors making the sale. In this competition, the 4-H'ers were giving a test over the sheep industry, their lambs were evaluated for carcass quality, and each participant gave an interactive speech over an assigned aspect of the livestock industry. Though our participants didn't place, their level of competitive ability increased through this hands-on competition.
During October's Eastern New Mexico State Fair, the agent worked with fifteen 4-H members, assisting five into sale slots in both the market lamb and swine barns.
At the end of June, the agent worked at the 4-H lamb school where approximately 100 4-H members participated. The event was held over 4 days. The participants learned the basics of selection, feed, and care of market lambs. A significant amount of time was devoted to showmanship where the members showed amazing improvement from beginning to end. The agent stayed in contact with many members after the event when he offered his services to answer questions or provide advice. At least 20% of the participants followed-up with phone calls seeking guidance.
Market Lamb Showmanship Clinic - The agent prepared and presented a lamb showmanship program to members, Cloverbuds, and parents over lamb showmanship. During the sessions over a 4-week period, the agent while focusing on showmanship, also taught participants the importance of consistent focused care, identifying condition, exercise, proper nutrition, and prevention of ringworm.
At the Torrance County Fair, the agent worked with all 4-H members who made requests for assistance, helping approximately 30 exhibitors with their swine, sheep and goat projects. The agent also assisted with the 4-H barbecue, a major community service and fundraiser for the 4-H County Council.
The agent spent four days assisting members at the New Mexico State Fair. Torrance County 4-H members in the market lamb barn earned success with multiple first, second, and third place honors.
The agent made countless home visits throughout the year to assist members with their projects. While on home visits the agent evaluated the members' animals as well as assisting in tagging, tattooing, DNA extraction for the New Mexico State Fair and national shows. Home visits are a great way for the agent to interact with members and parents on a one-on-one basis in a comfortable setting where questions relating to the junior livestock program are answered and hands-on training occurs.
County, District and State Contests
The agent assisted with the county and the Torrance County hosted district contests. The agent also trained ten 4-H members in Consumer Decision-Making.
The agent has educated and assisted close to forty 4-H members throughout the county and state in the selection, care, and showing of livestock projects including market lambs, market swine, market steers, and market goats. These projects represent the majority of livestock projects in Torrance County’s traditional 4-H program. The Torrance County youth have achieved great success this year, earning reserve grand champion honors in lamb and grand champion goat at the county level; 2 breed champion hogs, reserve champion division 2 lamb, and many top five placings in the lamb and hog shows at the New Mexico State Fair; and Torrance County 4-H members participated at the National Western Stock Show where there were 4 top 5 placings in the lamb show.
The agent participated as an instructor at the New Mexico State 4-H Livestock School where 75 participants used hands on training to promote proper care of lambs, sportsmanship, responsibility, and showmanship skills.
The agent trained the Consumer Decision Making Team consisting of 4 members. Three members were new to the team. The team was competitive while practicing public speaking skills through oral reasons and applying life skills. The member who participated from last year was the high individual in this year's state contest.
The agent organized and facilitated the county-wide showmanship clinic open to all lamb exhibitors. This year, goat showmen were added to the practices. As many as 20 participants attended weekly, two-hour trainings throughout July and August to learn about all aspects of exhibiting lambs and goats. The agent also had trainings for youth wanting to learn shearing techniques. As a result, over the past three years, the sheep exhibitor numbers have increased while the number of goat exhibitors held steady and hog numbers have decreased.
Kids, Kows, and More is an educational program designed to teach youth and adults about all aspects of agriculture. Emphasis is placed on the importance of agriculture to the community. Approximately 300 elementary students from Moriarty, Mountainair, Estancia, and Corona schools participated in 7 different presentations throughout the day. The Agent assisted in many capacities throughout the day at both the Santa Fe and Torrance County programs. The Agent worked in conjunction with the East Torrance Soil and Water Conservation District.
The agent participated as an instructor at the New Mexico State 4-H Livestock School where 75 participants used hands on training to promote proper care of lambs, sportsmanship, responsibility, and showmanship skills.
The agent trained the Consumer Decision Making Team consisting of 4 members. Three members were new to the team. The team was competitive while practicing public speaking skills through oral reasons and applying life skills. The member who participated from last year was the high individual in this year's state contest.
The agent organized and facilitated the county-wide showmanship clinic open to all lamb exhibitors. This year, goat showmen were added to the practices. As many as 20 participants attended weekly, two-hour trainings throughout July and August to learn about all aspects of exhibiting lambs and goats. The agent also had trainings for youth wanting to learn shearing techniques. As a result, over the past three years, the sheep exhibitor numbers have increased while the number of goat exhibitors held steady and hog numbers have decreased.
Kids, Kows, and More is an educational program designed to teach youth and adults about all aspects of agriculture. Emphasis is placed on the importance of agriculture to the community. Approximately 300 elementary students from Moriarty, Mountainair, Estancia, and Corona schools participated in 7 different presentations throughout the day. The Agent assisted in many capacities throughout the day at both the Santa Fe and Torrance County programs. The Agent worked in conjunction with the East Torrance Soil and Water Conservation District.
The agent chaperoned 6 4-H members at this year's State 4-H Conference. The teams competed in meats, livestock, consumer decision making, and wool. The teams were competitive in all areas, practicing skills in public speaking, critical thinking, and life skill decision making.
The agent has educated and assisted close to fifty 4-H members throughout the county and state in the selection, care, and showing of livestock projects including market lambs, market swine, market steers, and market goats. These projects represent the majority of livestock projects in Torrance County’s traditional 4-H program. The Torrance County youth have achieved great success this year, earning grand champion honors in lamb and goats at the county level, grand champion goat at the New Mexico State Fair, and reserve grand champion lamb at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair.
The agent participated as an instruction at the New Mexico State 4-H Livestock School where 75 participants used hands on training to promote proper care of lambs, sportsmanship, responsibility, and showmanship skills.
The agent organized and facilitated the county-wide showmanship clinic open to all lamb exhibitors. As many as 12 participants attended weekly, three-hour trainings throughout July to learn about all aspects of exhibiting lambs. The agent also had trainings for youth wanting to learn shearing techniques. Over the past two years, the clinics resulted in a 20% increase in the number of lamb projects in the county. This year, a family showing goats asked to be included in the clinics. Due to their success, goat exhibitors will be added to the clinics next year.
The agent has educated and assisted close to fifty 4-H members throughout the county and state in the selection, care, and showing of livestock projects including market lambs, market swine, market steers, and market goats. These projects represent the majority of livestock projects in Torrance County’s traditional 4-H program. The Torrance County youth have achieved great success this year, earning grand champion honors in lamb and goats at the county level, grand champion goat at the New Mexico State Fair, and reserve grand champion lamb at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair.
The agent participated as an instruction at the New Mexico State 4-H Livestock School where 75 participants used hands on training to promote proper care of lambs, sportsmanship, responsibility, and showmanship skills.
The agent organized and facilitated the county-wide showmanship clinic open to all lamb exhibitors. As many as 12 participants attended weekly, three-hour trainings throughout July to learn about all aspects of exhibiting lambs. The agent also had trainings for youth wanting to learn shearing techniques. Over the past two years, the clinics resulted in a 20% increase in the number of lamb projects in the county. This year, a family showing goats asked to be included in the clinics. Due to their success, goat exhibitors will be added to the clinics next year.
Before the county fair, the Agent held a 4-week long, county-wide lamb showmanship clinic attended by 12 4-H members. Each week the youth worked for 3 hours learning all aspects of lamb showmanship. The success was evident at the county fair where numerous exhibitors won their classes for the first time and one of the attendees earned grand champion honors.
The Agent was an instructor at the State Lamb School, but his time was cut short by an emergeny in the County that required asstistance from him in the capacity of Ag. Agent.
Five teams participated at the NM State 4-H Conference in meats, livestock, consumer decision,and wool. The 5 participants took home 1st place honors in consumer decision making with the high individual.
Kids, Kows, and More is an educational program designed to teach youth and adults about all aspects of agriculture. Emphasis is placed on the importance of agriculture to the community. Approximately 300 elementary students from Moriarty, Mountainair, Estancia, and Corona schools participated in 7 different presentations throughout the day. The Agent presentated a program on field crops and the history of agriculture in Torrance County. Other stations included ranching, apple production, dairy, bees, and marketing. The Agent worked in conjunction with the East Torrance Soil and Water Conservation District, Moriarty FFA, Southwest Dairy Producers, and Cowbells.
The Agent believes one of the most gratifying aspects of being a 4-H Aget is assisting 4-H members throughout the county in the selection, care, and fitting of livestock projects for various fairs. The Agent assisted exhibitors with their lamb, pig, goat and steer projects.
The Agent was an instructor at the State Lamb School, but his time was cut short by an emergeny in the County that required asstistance from him in the capacity of Ag. Agent.
Five teams participated at the NM State 4-H Conference in meats, livestock, consumer decision,and wool. The 5 participants took home 1st place honors in consumer decision making with the high individual.
Kids, Kows, and More is an educational program designed to teach youth and adults about all aspects of agriculture. Emphasis is placed on the importance of agriculture to the community. Approximately 300 elementary students from Moriarty, Mountainair, Estancia, and Corona schools participated in 7 different presentations throughout the day. The Agent presentated a program on field crops and the history of agriculture in Torrance County. Other stations included ranching, apple production, dairy, bees, and marketing. The Agent worked in conjunction with the East Torrance Soil and Water Conservation District, Moriarty FFA, Southwest Dairy Producers, and Cowbells.
The Agent believes one of the most gratifying aspects of being a 4-H Aget is assisting 4-H members throughout the county in the selection, care, and fitting of livestock projects for various fairs. The Agent assisted exhibitors with their lamb, pig, goat and steer projects.
Coordinated NM State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest in Raton, NM at the NRA Whittington Center. Senior age 4-H members participated in the event to demonstrate proficiencies in various shooting disciplines. Top placed teams qualified for the national event in June. There were 210 youth competing. (Increase of 35 4-Her’s from 2006.)
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Coordinated NM State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest in Raton, NM at the NRA Whittington Center. Senior age 4-H members participated in the event to demonstrate proficiencies in various shooting disciplines. Top placed teams qualified for the national event in June. There were 210 youth competing. (Increase of 35 4-Her’s from 2006.)
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Coordinated NM State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest in Raton, NM at the NRA Whittington Center. Senior age 4-H members participated in the event to demonstrate proficiencies in various shooting disciplines. Top placed teams qualified for the national event in June. There were 210 youth competing. (Increase of 35 4-Her’s from 2006.)
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.