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Youth Development (Taos County)
Plan Goals
This plan deals with Project Work; Special Interest; School Enrichment; Competition; Clinics; Workshops; Outreach Efforts; Record Books; Camps; County Council; Officer Trainings; Junior/Teen Leaders; Anything related to YOUTH programming.
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Youth Development
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Youth development programs require constant attention and work. Ascertaining that youth and adult volunteers receive adequate information, direction and training requires that a variety of venues are presented to program participants in order for them to have ample educational and social opportunities that can enhance the program objectives.
A series of workshops, conferences, contests, events and activities were afforded to Taos County 4-H Youth over the course of the year in an effort to help youth participants attain the most of their experience within the 4-H program.
-- The following are programs, workshops and conferences in which Taos County 4-H Youth participated in this 4-H year:
--The Taos County Agent and Extension Program Assistant sponsored an Officer Training and Parliamentary Procedure Training for all 4-H Council Officers as well as for any other 4-H Club Officers and leaders who wished to attend this training. Twenty-three 4-H members and adults participated in this training.
--The County Agent and Extension Program Assistant worked with 4-H Council Officers, members and leaders to put on the Annual 4-H Banquet which is handled solely by 4-H members. Over 135 people were in attendance at this awards banquet which also included the attendance of two New Mexico State Representatives and two New Mexico State Senators. All were extremely complimentary of the Taos County 4-H Program and the positive impact exhibited by the youth and adults in attendance.
--Eleven 4-H members participated in the annual lighting of farolitos at the Town of Taos Plaza.
--Two 4-H Clubs plus the 4-H Council sponsored four game booths at the annual Halloween Carnival held at the Town of Taos as part of the 4-H Club program’s “hands to larger service” commitment.
--One 4-H Club sponsored a "Photos with Santa" picture-taking booth at the annual Yuletide In Taos Arts and Crafts Fair.
--Six 4-H youth attended District/State Contest Training sponsored by the County Agent and Extension Program Assistant.
--Two 4-H members signed on to do Horse Judging Team and Six others for Livestock Judging and still tone other for Poetry and one in Favorite Foods Show in the Junior 4-H Division. They attended several training sessions over the course of four weeks. The Novice and Junior age participants placed individually at the District level. The Senior age members participated at the State Level.
--Two senior-age 4-H members attended Senior Leadership Retreat in Albuquerque and two Junior –age 4-H members and two adults attended Youth Getaway at Camp Inlow west of Albuquerque.
--The Taos County 4-H Clubs participated in the first annual Taos Youth Fest held at Kit Carson Park. The Clubs had informational/recruitment booths and game booths for young visitors to the Youth Fest.
--One 4-H Club continued their participation in the Adopt-A-Mile highway program sponsored by the State of New Mexico Transportation Department. Additionally, the Taos County 4-H Coucil cleaned a mile of road on U.S. 68 as part of a fundraising activity.
--Over 85 4-H youth and adults participated in the annual Taos County Fairgrounds Clean Up Day.
--One 4-H Club participated in a visit to the Taos Living Center and performed holiday singing and gift giving to the residents of the center.
--Two livestock clinics were held for 4-H members enrolled in livestock projects. One was a livestock showmanship program and one was a poultry and rabbit showmanship clinic and identification workshop. Ninety-one 4-H youth and adults attended these clinics.
--4-H members enrolled in livestock projects, particularly the beef and goat projects, participated in the State Veterinarian’s madated tuberculosis testing program for show animals.
--Twenty-four 4-H members and five adults attend County 4-H Camp wherein senior age 4-H members were afforded the opportunity to plan, prepare and execute games, workshops and team building activities for younger 4-H members.
--The County Agent provided indepth training to the Envirothon Team from Taos County who attended the National Competition. The program focused on Water, Water Rights and State Statutes that affect Water in New Mexico.
The above listed programs, events and competitions helped to guide, direct and teach participating youth leadership and citizenship that they can carry throughout life. Participants had an opportunity to and exercised these lessons as they progressed through the 4-H year. One such example was the leadership applied by senior-age 4-H members in planning and conducting 4-H Camp almost all on their own.
Similarly, our youth were observed helping and teaching each other during county-wide events and activities such as fair preparation days, county fair, annual 4-H banquet planning, 4-H Council Meetings, etc.
A series of workshops, conferences, contests, events and activities were afforded to Taos County 4-H Youth over the course of the year in an effort to help youth participants attain the most of their experience within the 4-H program.
-- The following are programs, workshops and conferences in which Taos County 4-H Youth participated in this 4-H year:
--The Taos County Agent and Extension Program Assistant sponsored an Officer Training and Parliamentary Procedure Training for all 4-H Council Officers as well as for any other 4-H Club Officers and leaders who wished to attend this training. Twenty-three 4-H members and adults participated in this training.
--The County Agent and Extension Program Assistant worked with 4-H Council Officers, members and leaders to put on the Annual 4-H Banquet which is handled solely by 4-H members. Over 135 people were in attendance at this awards banquet which also included the attendance of two New Mexico State Representatives and two New Mexico State Senators. All were extremely complimentary of the Taos County 4-H Program and the positive impact exhibited by the youth and adults in attendance.
--Eleven 4-H members participated in the annual lighting of farolitos at the Town of Taos Plaza.
--Two 4-H Clubs plus the 4-H Council sponsored four game booths at the annual Halloween Carnival held at the Town of Taos as part of the 4-H Club program’s “hands to larger service” commitment.
--One 4-H Club sponsored a "Photos with Santa" picture-taking booth at the annual Yuletide In Taos Arts and Crafts Fair.
--Six 4-H youth attended District/State Contest Training sponsored by the County Agent and Extension Program Assistant.
--Two 4-H members signed on to do Horse Judging Team and Six others for Livestock Judging and still tone other for Poetry and one in Favorite Foods Show in the Junior 4-H Division. They attended several training sessions over the course of four weeks. The Novice and Junior age participants placed individually at the District level. The Senior age members participated at the State Level.
--Two senior-age 4-H members attended Senior Leadership Retreat in Albuquerque and two Junior –age 4-H members and two adults attended Youth Getaway at Camp Inlow west of Albuquerque.
--The Taos County 4-H Clubs participated in the first annual Taos Youth Fest held at Kit Carson Park. The Clubs had informational/recruitment booths and game booths for young visitors to the Youth Fest.
--One 4-H Club continued their participation in the Adopt-A-Mile highway program sponsored by the State of New Mexico Transportation Department. Additionally, the Taos County 4-H Coucil cleaned a mile of road on U.S. 68 as part of a fundraising activity.
--Over 85 4-H youth and adults participated in the annual Taos County Fairgrounds Clean Up Day.
--One 4-H Club participated in a visit to the Taos Living Center and performed holiday singing and gift giving to the residents of the center.
--Two livestock clinics were held for 4-H members enrolled in livestock projects. One was a livestock showmanship program and one was a poultry and rabbit showmanship clinic and identification workshop. Ninety-one 4-H youth and adults attended these clinics.
--4-H members enrolled in livestock projects, particularly the beef and goat projects, participated in the State Veterinarian’s madated tuberculosis testing program for show animals.
--Twenty-four 4-H members and five adults attend County 4-H Camp wherein senior age 4-H members were afforded the opportunity to plan, prepare and execute games, workshops and team building activities for younger 4-H members.
--The County Agent provided indepth training to the Envirothon Team from Taos County who attended the National Competition. The program focused on Water, Water Rights and State Statutes that affect Water in New Mexico.
The above listed programs, events and competitions helped to guide, direct and teach participating youth leadership and citizenship that they can carry throughout life. Participants had an opportunity to and exercised these lessons as they progressed through the 4-H year. One such example was the leadership applied by senior-age 4-H members in planning and conducting 4-H Camp almost all on their own.
Similarly, our youth were observed helping and teaching each other during county-wide events and activities such as fair preparation days, county fair, annual 4-H banquet planning, 4-H Council Meetings, etc.
Youth development programs require constant attention and work. Ascertaining that youth and adult volunteers receive adequate information, direction and training requires that a variety of venues are presented to program participants in order for them to have ample educational and social opportunities that can enhance the program objectives.
A series of workshops, conferences, contests, events and activities were afforded to Taos County 4-H Youth over the course of the year in an effort to help youth participants attain the most of their experience within the 4-H program.
-- The following are programs, workshops and conferences in which Taos County 4-H Youth participated in this 4-H year:
--The Taos County Agent and Extension Program Assistant sponsored an Officer Training and Parliamentary Procedure Training for all 4-H Council Officers as well as for any other 4-H Club Officers and leaders who wished to attend this training. Nineteen 4-H members and adults participated in this training.
--The County Agent and Extension Program Assistant worked with 4-H Council Officers, members and leaders to put on the Annual 4-H Banquet which is handled solely by 4-H members. Over 160 people were in attendance at this awards banquet which was also graced by the attendance of four New Mexico State Representatives and two New Mexico State Senators. All were extremely complimentary of the Taos County 4-H Program and the positive impact exhibited by the youth and adults in attendance.
--Fourteen 4-H members participated in the annual lighting of farolitos at the Town of Taos Plaza.
--Three 4-H Clubs plus the 4-H Council sponsored five game booths at the annual Halloween Carnival held at the Town of Taos as part of the 4-H Club program’s “hands to larger service” commitment.
--One 4-H Club sponsored a "Photos with Santa" picture-taking booth at the annual Yuletide In Taos Arts and Crafts Fair.
--Nine 4-H members attend State 4-H Horse School.
--Six 4-H youth and three adults attended District/State Contest Training sponsored by the County Agent and Extension Program Assistant.
--Three 4-H members signed on to establish a Horse Judging Team and two others for Livestock Judging and still two others for Poetry and two in Favorite Foods Show in the Junior 4-H Division. They attended several training sessions over the course of four weeks. The Novice and Junior age participants placed individually and as a team at the District level.
--One 4-H Club continued their participation in the Adopt-A-Mile highway program sponsored by the State of New Mexico Transportation Department.
--Over 80 4-H youth and adults participated in the annual Taos County Fairgrounds Clean Up Day.
--One 4-H Club participated in a visit to the Taos Living Center and performed holiday singing and gift giving to the residents of the center.
--Two livestock clinics were held for 4-H members enrolled in livestock projects. One was a livestock showmanship program and one was a poultry and rabbit showmanship clinic and identification workshop. Ninety-one 4-H youth and adults attended these clinics.
--Twenty 4-H members and five adults attend County 4-H Camp wherein senior age 4-H members were afforded the opportunity to plan, prepare and execute games, workshops and team building activities for younger 4-H members.
The above listed programs, events and competitions helped to guide, direct and teach participating youth leadership and citizenship that they can carry throughout life. Participants had an opportunity to and exercised these lessons as they progressed through the 4-H year. One such example was the leadership applied by senior-age 4-H members in planning and conducting 4-H Camp almost all on their own.
Similarly, our youth were observed helping and teaching each other during county-wide events and activities such as fair preparation days, county fair, annual 4-H banquet planning, 4-H Council Meetings, etc.
A series of workshops, conferences, contests, events and activities were afforded to Taos County 4-H Youth over the course of the year in an effort to help youth participants attain the most of their experience within the 4-H program.
-- The following are programs, workshops and conferences in which Taos County 4-H Youth participated in this 4-H year:
--The Taos County Agent and Extension Program Assistant sponsored an Officer Training and Parliamentary Procedure Training for all 4-H Council Officers as well as for any other 4-H Club Officers and leaders who wished to attend this training. Nineteen 4-H members and adults participated in this training.
--The County Agent and Extension Program Assistant worked with 4-H Council Officers, members and leaders to put on the Annual 4-H Banquet which is handled solely by 4-H members. Over 160 people were in attendance at this awards banquet which was also graced by the attendance of four New Mexico State Representatives and two New Mexico State Senators. All were extremely complimentary of the Taos County 4-H Program and the positive impact exhibited by the youth and adults in attendance.
--Fourteen 4-H members participated in the annual lighting of farolitos at the Town of Taos Plaza.
--Three 4-H Clubs plus the 4-H Council sponsored five game booths at the annual Halloween Carnival held at the Town of Taos as part of the 4-H Club program’s “hands to larger service” commitment.
--One 4-H Club sponsored a "Photos with Santa" picture-taking booth at the annual Yuletide In Taos Arts and Crafts Fair.
--Nine 4-H members attend State 4-H Horse School.
--Six 4-H youth and three adults attended District/State Contest Training sponsored by the County Agent and Extension Program Assistant.
--Three 4-H members signed on to establish a Horse Judging Team and two others for Livestock Judging and still two others for Poetry and two in Favorite Foods Show in the Junior 4-H Division. They attended several training sessions over the course of four weeks. The Novice and Junior age participants placed individually and as a team at the District level.
--One 4-H Club continued their participation in the Adopt-A-Mile highway program sponsored by the State of New Mexico Transportation Department.
--Over 80 4-H youth and adults participated in the annual Taos County Fairgrounds Clean Up Day.
--One 4-H Club participated in a visit to the Taos Living Center and performed holiday singing and gift giving to the residents of the center.
--Two livestock clinics were held for 4-H members enrolled in livestock projects. One was a livestock showmanship program and one was a poultry and rabbit showmanship clinic and identification workshop. Ninety-one 4-H youth and adults attended these clinics.
--Twenty 4-H members and five adults attend County 4-H Camp wherein senior age 4-H members were afforded the opportunity to plan, prepare and execute games, workshops and team building activities for younger 4-H members.
The above listed programs, events and competitions helped to guide, direct and teach participating youth leadership and citizenship that they can carry throughout life. Participants had an opportunity to and exercised these lessons as they progressed through the 4-H year. One such example was the leadership applied by senior-age 4-H members in planning and conducting 4-H Camp almost all on their own.
Similarly, our youth were observed helping and teaching each other during county-wide events and activities such as fair preparation days, county fair, annual 4-H banquet planning, 4-H Council Meetings, etc.
Supporting, promoting and expanding the County 4-H Program is an ongoing task. The Taos County Agent and Extension Program Assistant spent countless hours assuring that the 4-H Club Program received due attention and support in order to promote opportunities and provide quality educational programs, workshops and conferences for 4-H youth members and leaders that they too, may enjoy ample opportunities to learn through leadership and citizenship activities available locally, district-wide and at the state level.
The following are programs, workshops and conferences in which Taos County 4-H Youth participated in this 4-H year:
--The Taos County Agent and Extension Program Assistant sponsored an Officer Training and Parliamentary Procedure Training for all 4-H Council Officers as well as for any other 4-H Club Officers and leaders who wished to attend this training. Twenty-four 4-H members and adults participated in this training.
--The County Agent and Extension Program Assistant worked with 4-H Council Officers, members and leaders to put on the Annual 4-H Banquet which is handled solely by 4-H members. Over 120 people were in attendance at this awards banquet.
--Two 4-H senior age members attended a three day Senior Leadership Retreat in Albuquerque.
--Seventeen 4-H members participated in the annual lighting of farolitos at the Town of Taos Plaza.
--Three 4-H Clubs plus the 4-H Council sponsored five game booths at the annual Halloween Carnival held at the Town of Taos.
--One 4-H Club sponsored a "Photos with Santa" picture-taking booth at the annual Yuletide In Taos Arts and Crafts Fair.
--Four 4-H members attend State 4-H Horse School.
--Ten 4-H youth and six adults attended District/State Contest Training sponsored by the County Agent and Extension Program Assistant.
--Six 4-H members signed on to establish a Horse Judging Team and a Livestock Judging Team. One each in the Junior 4-H Division at the Senior 4-H Division. They attended several training sessions over the course of four weeks. The Senior age 4-H Horse Judging team came in 9th out of 24 teams and Livestock Judging team came in 17th out of 30 teams statewide. The Junior age participants placed individually at the District level.
--Three 4-H senior age members attended State 4-H Conference at the NMSU campus.
--One 4-H Club continued their participation in the Adopt-A-Mile highway program sponsored by the State of New Mexico Transportation Department.
--Over 75 4-H youth and adults participated in the annual Taos County Fairgrounds Clean Up Day.
--One 4-H Club participated in a visit to the Taos Living Center and performed singing and gift giving.
--Three livestock clinics were held for 4-H members enrolled in livestock projects. One was a livestock health program which included distribution of livestock first aid kits provided by the Southwest Border Food Safety and Defense Center, one was a showmanship program for large livestock, one was a poultry and rabbit showmanship clinic and identification workshop. Over 140 4-H youth and adults attended these clinics.
--Twenty-one 4-H members and seven adults attend County 4-H Camp wherein senior age 4-H members were afforded the opportunity to plan, prepare and execute games, workshops and team building activities for younger 4-H members.
--At the recommendation of the Extension Advisory Committee, the Taos County 4-H Council sponsored 4-H Day. A project fair where clubs were responsible for learning and promoting assigned projects in order to educate other 4-H Club members and leaders as well as promoting the diversity of projects available through 4-H club Program.
The above listed programs, events and competitions helped to guide, direct and teach participating youth leadership and citizenship that they can carry throughout life. Participants had an opportunity to and exercised these lessons as they progressed through the 4-H year. One such example was the leadership applied by senior-age 4-H members in planning and conducting 4-H Camp almost all on their own.
Similarly, our youth were observed helping and teaching each other during county-wide events and activities such as fair preparation days, county fair, annual 4-H banquet planning, 4-H Council Meetings, etc.
The following are programs, workshops and conferences in which Taos County 4-H Youth participated in this 4-H year:
--The Taos County Agent and Extension Program Assistant sponsored an Officer Training and Parliamentary Procedure Training for all 4-H Council Officers as well as for any other 4-H Club Officers and leaders who wished to attend this training. Twenty-four 4-H members and adults participated in this training.
--The County Agent and Extension Program Assistant worked with 4-H Council Officers, members and leaders to put on the Annual 4-H Banquet which is handled solely by 4-H members. Over 120 people were in attendance at this awards banquet.
--Two 4-H senior age members attended a three day Senior Leadership Retreat in Albuquerque.
--Seventeen 4-H members participated in the annual lighting of farolitos at the Town of Taos Plaza.
--Three 4-H Clubs plus the 4-H Council sponsored five game booths at the annual Halloween Carnival held at the Town of Taos.
--One 4-H Club sponsored a "Photos with Santa" picture-taking booth at the annual Yuletide In Taos Arts and Crafts Fair.
--Four 4-H members attend State 4-H Horse School.
--Ten 4-H youth and six adults attended District/State Contest Training sponsored by the County Agent and Extension Program Assistant.
--Six 4-H members signed on to establish a Horse Judging Team and a Livestock Judging Team. One each in the Junior 4-H Division at the Senior 4-H Division. They attended several training sessions over the course of four weeks. The Senior age 4-H Horse Judging team came in 9th out of 24 teams and Livestock Judging team came in 17th out of 30 teams statewide. The Junior age participants placed individually at the District level.
--Three 4-H senior age members attended State 4-H Conference at the NMSU campus.
--One 4-H Club continued their participation in the Adopt-A-Mile highway program sponsored by the State of New Mexico Transportation Department.
--Over 75 4-H youth and adults participated in the annual Taos County Fairgrounds Clean Up Day.
--One 4-H Club participated in a visit to the Taos Living Center and performed singing and gift giving.
--Three livestock clinics were held for 4-H members enrolled in livestock projects. One was a livestock health program which included distribution of livestock first aid kits provided by the Southwest Border Food Safety and Defense Center, one was a showmanship program for large livestock, one was a poultry and rabbit showmanship clinic and identification workshop. Over 140 4-H youth and adults attended these clinics.
--Twenty-one 4-H members and seven adults attend County 4-H Camp wherein senior age 4-H members were afforded the opportunity to plan, prepare and execute games, workshops and team building activities for younger 4-H members.
--At the recommendation of the Extension Advisory Committee, the Taos County 4-H Council sponsored 4-H Day. A project fair where clubs were responsible for learning and promoting assigned projects in order to educate other 4-H Club members and leaders as well as promoting the diversity of projects available through 4-H club Program.
The above listed programs, events and competitions helped to guide, direct and teach participating youth leadership and citizenship that they can carry throughout life. Participants had an opportunity to and exercised these lessons as they progressed through the 4-H year. One such example was the leadership applied by senior-age 4-H members in planning and conducting 4-H Camp almost all on their own.
Similarly, our youth were observed helping and teaching each other during county-wide events and activities such as fair preparation days, county fair, annual 4-H banquet planning, 4-H Council Meetings, etc.
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.
The Taos County Agent and Extension Program Assistant work deligently this year to promote opportunities and provide educational programs, workshops and conferences for 4-H youth in order that they may have ample opportunities to learn through leadership and citizenship activities over the course of the 4-H year.
The following are programs, workshops and conferences in which Taos County 4-H Youth participated in this 4-H year:
--The Taos County Agent and Extension Program Assistant sponsored an Officer Training and Parliamentary Procedure Training for all 4-H Council Officers as well as for any other 4-H Club Officers and leaders who wished to attend this training. Twenty-one 4-H members and adults participated in this training.
--The County Agent and Extension Program Assistant worked with 4-H Council Officers, members and leaders to put on the Annual 4-H Banquet which is handled solely by 4-H members. Over 125 people were in attendance at this awards banquet.
--Three 4-H senior age members attended a three day Senior Leadership Retreat in Albuquerque.
--Thirteen 4-H members participated in the annual lighting of farolitos at the Town of Taos Plaza.
--Five 4-H Clubs sponsored three game booths at the annual Halloween Carnival held at the Town of Taos.
--One 4-H Club sponsored a "Photos with Santa" picture-taking booth at the annual Yuletide In Taos Arts and Crafts Fair.
--Two 4-H members attend State 4-H Horse School.
--Six 4-H youth and six adults attended District/State Contest Training sponsored by the County Agent and Extension Program Assistant.
--Four 4-H members signed on to establish a Horse Judging Team and a Livestock Judging Team. They attended several training sessions over the course of six weeks. The Horse Judging team came in 9th out of 19 teams and the Livestock Judging team came in 14th out of 29 teams statewide.
--Three 4-H senior age members attended State 4-H Conference at the NMSU campus.
--Two 4-H Clubs participated in the Trek For Trash Campaign sponsored by the Town of Taos.
--One 4-H Club continued their participation in the Adopt-A-Mile highway program sponsored by the State of New Mexico Transportation Department.
--One 4-H Club participated in planted sod and shurbs at the Town of Taos town hall properties.
--Over 80 4-H youth and adults participated in the annual Taos County Fairgrounds Clean Up Day.
--One 4-H Club participated in a visit to the Taos Living Center and performed singing and gift giving.
--Four livestock clinics were held for 4-H members enrolled in livestock projects. One was a total quality assurance program, one was a showmanship program for large livestock, one was a poultry showmanship clinic and one was a rabbit showmanship clinic. Over 120 4-H youth and adults attended these clinics.
--Nineteen 4-H members and two adults attend County 4-H Camp wherein senior age 4-H members were afforded the opportunity to plan, perpare and execute games, workshops and team building acitivities for younger 4-H members.
The above listed programs, events and competitions helped to guide, direct and teach participating youth leadership and citizenship that they can carry throughout life. Participants had an opportunity to and exercised these lessons as they progressed through the 4-H year. One such example was the leadership applied by senior-age 4-H members in planning and conducting 4-H Camp almost all on thier own.
Similarly, our youth were observed helping and teaching each other during county-wide events and activities such as fair preparation days, county fair, annual 4-H banquet planning, 4-H Council Meetings, etc.
The following are programs, workshops and conferences in which Taos County 4-H Youth participated in this 4-H year:
--The Taos County Agent and Extension Program Assistant sponsored an Officer Training and Parliamentary Procedure Training for all 4-H Council Officers as well as for any other 4-H Club Officers and leaders who wished to attend this training. Twenty-one 4-H members and adults participated in this training.
--The County Agent and Extension Program Assistant worked with 4-H Council Officers, members and leaders to put on the Annual 4-H Banquet which is handled solely by 4-H members. Over 125 people were in attendance at this awards banquet.
--Three 4-H senior age members attended a three day Senior Leadership Retreat in Albuquerque.
--Thirteen 4-H members participated in the annual lighting of farolitos at the Town of Taos Plaza.
--Five 4-H Clubs sponsored three game booths at the annual Halloween Carnival held at the Town of Taos.
--One 4-H Club sponsored a "Photos with Santa" picture-taking booth at the annual Yuletide In Taos Arts and Crafts Fair.
--Two 4-H members attend State 4-H Horse School.
--Six 4-H youth and six adults attended District/State Contest Training sponsored by the County Agent and Extension Program Assistant.
--Four 4-H members signed on to establish a Horse Judging Team and a Livestock Judging Team. They attended several training sessions over the course of six weeks. The Horse Judging team came in 9th out of 19 teams and the Livestock Judging team came in 14th out of 29 teams statewide.
--Three 4-H senior age members attended State 4-H Conference at the NMSU campus.
--Two 4-H Clubs participated in the Trek For Trash Campaign sponsored by the Town of Taos.
--One 4-H Club continued their participation in the Adopt-A-Mile highway program sponsored by the State of New Mexico Transportation Department.
--One 4-H Club participated in planted sod and shurbs at the Town of Taos town hall properties.
--Over 80 4-H youth and adults participated in the annual Taos County Fairgrounds Clean Up Day.
--One 4-H Club participated in a visit to the Taos Living Center and performed singing and gift giving.
--Four livestock clinics were held for 4-H members enrolled in livestock projects. One was a total quality assurance program, one was a showmanship program for large livestock, one was a poultry showmanship clinic and one was a rabbit showmanship clinic. Over 120 4-H youth and adults attended these clinics.
--Nineteen 4-H members and two adults attend County 4-H Camp wherein senior age 4-H members were afforded the opportunity to plan, perpare and execute games, workshops and team building acitivities for younger 4-H members.
The above listed programs, events and competitions helped to guide, direct and teach participating youth leadership and citizenship that they can carry throughout life. Participants had an opportunity to and exercised these lessons as they progressed through the 4-H year. One such example was the leadership applied by senior-age 4-H members in planning and conducting 4-H Camp almost all on thier own.
Similarly, our youth were observed helping and teaching each other during county-wide events and activities such as fair preparation days, county fair, annual 4-H banquet planning, 4-H Council Meetings, etc.