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Youth Development (Grant County)
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4-H youth development faces numerous challenges in today’s world with most families living in urban settings even in small towns and villages. The majority of youth today have lost touch with agriculture and home economics due to many facts including mod
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Grant County Director/Agriculture Agent
The target audience for this agents work have included advisor to local fair boards, serving as advisor from the State 4-H Office to the State 4-H Rodeo Board and guiding of the state 4-H rodeo project.
Agriculture Agent had approximately 2063 contacts in regards to the 4-H program in the last year. 4-H programming efforts develop life skills through project work, competitive events, and real-life situations for a number of 4-H members. Grant County in the last year has won three state contests, competed in two National Livestock Judging Contests. Under this agents guidance, assisted parents and leaders with fundraising ideas and activities as well as securing funds from State 4-H Foundation for these two national trips. Over $7,000.00 was raised to help these 4-H members travel and compete at the national level.
Working with local fair boards is always challenging with the diversity and dynamics of personalities. It is the goal of agent to ensure that the guidelines of 4-H are adhered to during this event. As coach of judging teams, primarily horse and serving as superintendent of the District 4-H Horse judging contest, this project promotes the development of live skills that include: quality decision making, critical thinking skills, including organizing and delivery of oral reasons, with the improvement of public speaking skills. Other life skills that develop are team work, leadership, responsible citizenship, self motivation and self-esteem, and the development of character. Many teams were trained and developed that have been very competitive at the state level.
34 4-H members competed at the New Mexico State Fair with 10 qualifying to sell their animals. Two 4-H members caught calves in the Calf Scramble and will be exhibiting registered heifers in the 2011 NMSF.
93 youth participated in the Grant County Fair, up 14% over last year, showcasing their development of life skills through indoor and livestock exhibits related to many different projects. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. Over $104,000.00 was obligated to County 4-H and FFA Members through the junior livestock auction. This auction was up some $17,000.00 over last year in spite of a difficult economy.
.Grant County 4-H Rodeo- 43 youth and 20+volunteer adults took part in this year’s 4-H rodeo. The rodeo made enough money to award 8 scholarships to 4-H Rodeo members that qualified and competed at the State 4-H Rodeo Finals. Most spent three days and two nights in Silver City competing in two different rodeos. Media coverage was excellent and business donated the prizes as well as restroom facilities. Economic impact to Grant County was estimated to exceed $20,000.00. A core group of 6 volunteers planned the rodeo’s, with an estimated 21 different volunteers (adult and youth) to run the events. It was such a success that Grant County will host 4-H rodeos in 2011.
.The State 4-H Rodeo Board is a focus of this agents work with 286 contacts, the 4-H project members and parents being the resulting audience of the board decisions. The board has gone through tough financial times, but with good leadership and some changes in membership the financial situation of the board has been solved and with 4 new rodeos this last year the future of the 4-H rodeo project is guaranteed.
Agriculture Agent serves as advisor for the State 4-H Rodeo Board. The 4-H Rodeo Project has seen an increase in rodeo locations (2) in the state, and an increase in the rodeo project members this last year. The rodeo project involves as many parents and volunteer leaders as it do 4-H members, this is truly a project that involves the whole family. Agent served also as official judge for 4regular season rodeos and the finals this year. Agent rewrote the 4-H Rodeo Project Curriculum with the assistance of Dr. Jerry Hawkes, one of the Board Members.
The target audience for this agents work have included advisor to local fair boards, serving as advisor from the State 4-H Office to the State 4-H Rodeo Board and guiding of the state 4-H rodeo project.
Agriculture Agent had approximately 2063 contacts in regards to the 4-H program in the last year. 4-H programming efforts develop life skills through project work, competitive events, and real-life situations for a number of 4-H members. Grant County in the last year has won three state contests, competed in two National Livestock Judging Contests. Under this agents guidance, assisted parents and leaders with fundraising ideas and activities as well as securing funds from State 4-H Foundation for these two national trips. Over $7,000.00 was raised to help these 4-H members travel and compete at the national level.
Working with local fair boards is always challenging with the diversity and dynamics of personalities. It is the goal of agent to ensure that the guidelines of 4-H are adhered to during this event. As coach of judging teams, primarily horse and serving as superintendent of the District 4-H Horse judging contest, this project promotes the development of live skills that include: quality decision making, critical thinking skills, including organizing and delivery of oral reasons, with the improvement of public speaking skills. Other life skills that develop are team work, leadership, responsible citizenship, self motivation and self-esteem, and the development of character. Many teams were trained and developed that have been very competitive at the state level.
34 4-H members competed at the New Mexico State Fair with 10 qualifying to sell their animals. Two 4-H members caught calves in the Calf Scramble and will be exhibiting registered heifers in the 2011 NMSF.
93 youth participated in the Grant County Fair, up 14% over last year, showcasing their development of life skills through indoor and livestock exhibits related to many different projects. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. Over $104,000.00 was obligated to County 4-H and FFA Members through the junior livestock auction. This auction was up some $17,000.00 over last year in spite of a difficult economy.
.Grant County 4-H Rodeo- 43 youth and 20+volunteer adults took part in this year’s 4-H rodeo. The rodeo made enough money to award 8 scholarships to 4-H Rodeo members that qualified and competed at the State 4-H Rodeo Finals. Most spent three days and two nights in Silver City competing in two different rodeos. Media coverage was excellent and business donated the prizes as well as restroom facilities. Economic impact to Grant County was estimated to exceed $20,000.00. A core group of 6 volunteers planned the rodeo’s, with an estimated 21 different volunteers (adult and youth) to run the events. It was such a success that Grant County will host 4-H rodeos in 2011.
.The State 4-H Rodeo Board is a focus of this agents work with 286 contacts, the 4-H project members and parents being the resulting audience of the board decisions. The board has gone through tough financial times, but with good leadership and some changes in membership the financial situation of the board has been solved and with 4 new rodeos this last year the future of the 4-H rodeo project is guaranteed.
Agriculture Agent serves as advisor for the State 4-H Rodeo Board. The 4-H Rodeo Project has seen an increase in rodeo locations (2) in the state, and an increase in the rodeo project members this last year. The rodeo project involves as many parents and volunteer leaders as it do 4-H members, this is truly a project that involves the whole family. Agent served also as official judge for 4regular season rodeos and the finals this year. Agent rewrote the 4-H Rodeo Project Curriculum with the assistance of Dr. Jerry Hawkes, one of the Board Members.
Agriculture Agent and the ex 4-H Agent had approximately 2180 contacts in regards to the 4-H program in the last year. 4-H programming efforts have developed life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations for a number of 4-H members. Grant County in the last year has won one national title, competed in two other National Judging Contests and qualified three judging teams for national competition next programming year. This is a result of years of hard work by coaches, agents, and members.
Total youth numbers for the 4-H program for 2008-2009 was 2,102, with 143 volunteers.
Agriculture Agent serves as advisor for the State 4-H Rodeo Board. The 4-H Rodeo Project has seen an increase in rodeo locations (2) in the southwest part of the state, with a local increase from no rodeo project participants’ last year to 17 this year. The rodeo project involves as many parents and volunteer leaders as it do 4-H members, this is truly a project that involves the whole family.
Board members have become more involved with more participation at the meetings and the rodeos, along with the board becoming more solvent than the last few years. Agent served also as official judge for 6 regular season rodeos and the finals this year.
Agriculture Agent assumed responsibility after 4-H agent resigned to supervise animal projects for the State and County Fairs. Ag Agent spent eight days at the State Fair and five days at the County Fair assisting 4-H’ ers and parents with their projects.
Grant County had 21 Senior 4-H members compete at the state 4-H conference, winning two contests Livestock Judging and Wildlife Evaluation (both winning National Trips), also winning 3rd in Livestock Judging which wins them a National Trip and second in Wildlife Evaluation. Other 4-H members placed in Consumer Decision Making, Horse Judging, Range Evaluation and other contest
Annual 4-H Banquet was held with 108 in attendance. This was the annual awards banquet where 4-H members and volunteers were recognized.
Other notable programs conducted thru the Grant County Extension Program pertaining to 4-H was:
Grant County 4-H Rodeo- 62 youth and 93 adults for a total of 155. Most spent three days and two nights in Silver City competing in two different rodeos. Media coverage was excellent and business donated the prizes as well as restroom facilities. Economic impact to Grant County was estimated to exceed $25,000.00. A core group of 7 volunteers planned the rodeo’s, with an estimated 18 different volunteers (adult and youth) to run the events. It was such a success that Grant County will host rodeo’s in 2010.
Kids, Kows and More: Agriculture Agent, Home Economist, and ICAN Educators all were presenters, with ex 4-H Agent coordinating event that hosted 321 students and teachers for a half day of learning about agriculture and natural resources.
Cowboy Up – a school enrichment program was presented to four different elementary schools in Grant County with a total of 333 students and teachers participating.
Germ Detective – school enrichment program was presented to seven different elementary schools and one high school for a total of 270 students and teachers participating.
Egg-to-chick- program was presented to multiple classrooms in multiple elementary schools in the 2008-2009 school year, but the data was lost due to the loss of our ex 4-H agent. It is a program that is much requested and will continue in the future to be conducted.
Shooting Sports – The shooting sports program in Grant County continues to grow with a traditionally strong air rifle and small bore programs, with the shotgun program growing the most with enthusiastic leaders and a group of senior 4-H members. A grant from NRA for $2,500.00 is helping to pay for the ammunition and targets for all of these areas.
Total youth numbers for the 4-H program for 2008-2009 was 2,102, with 143 volunteers.
Agriculture Agent serves as advisor for the State 4-H Rodeo Board. The 4-H Rodeo Project has seen an increase in rodeo locations (2) in the southwest part of the state, with a local increase from no rodeo project participants’ last year to 17 this year. The rodeo project involves as many parents and volunteer leaders as it do 4-H members, this is truly a project that involves the whole family.
Board members have become more involved with more participation at the meetings and the rodeos, along with the board becoming more solvent than the last few years. Agent served also as official judge for 6 regular season rodeos and the finals this year.
Agriculture Agent assumed responsibility after 4-H agent resigned to supervise animal projects for the State and County Fairs. Ag Agent spent eight days at the State Fair and five days at the County Fair assisting 4-H’ ers and parents with their projects.
Grant County had 21 Senior 4-H members compete at the state 4-H conference, winning two contests Livestock Judging and Wildlife Evaluation (both winning National Trips), also winning 3rd in Livestock Judging which wins them a National Trip and second in Wildlife Evaluation. Other 4-H members placed in Consumer Decision Making, Horse Judging, Range Evaluation and other contest
Annual 4-H Banquet was held with 108 in attendance. This was the annual awards banquet where 4-H members and volunteers were recognized.
Other notable programs conducted thru the Grant County Extension Program pertaining to 4-H was:
Grant County 4-H Rodeo- 62 youth and 93 adults for a total of 155. Most spent three days and two nights in Silver City competing in two different rodeos. Media coverage was excellent and business donated the prizes as well as restroom facilities. Economic impact to Grant County was estimated to exceed $25,000.00. A core group of 7 volunteers planned the rodeo’s, with an estimated 18 different volunteers (adult and youth) to run the events. It was such a success that Grant County will host rodeo’s in 2010.
Kids, Kows and More: Agriculture Agent, Home Economist, and ICAN Educators all were presenters, with ex 4-H Agent coordinating event that hosted 321 students and teachers for a half day of learning about agriculture and natural resources.
Cowboy Up – a school enrichment program was presented to four different elementary schools in Grant County with a total of 333 students and teachers participating.
Germ Detective – school enrichment program was presented to seven different elementary schools and one high school for a total of 270 students and teachers participating.
Egg-to-chick- program was presented to multiple classrooms in multiple elementary schools in the 2008-2009 school year, but the data was lost due to the loss of our ex 4-H agent. It is a program that is much requested and will continue in the future to be conducted.
Shooting Sports – The shooting sports program in Grant County continues to grow with a traditionally strong air rifle and small bore programs, with the shotgun program growing the most with enthusiastic leaders and a group of senior 4-H members. A grant from NRA for $2,500.00 is helping to pay for the ammunition and targets for all of these areas.
4-H youth development faces numerous challenges in today’s world with most families living in urban settings even in small towns and villages. The majority of youth today have lost touch with agriculture and home economics due to many facts including modernization of agriculture, residences inside town limits where agriculture is limited or non-existent. The development and focus on technology in today’s schools and workforces.
The target audience for this agents work have included advisor to local fair boards, coaching judging teams, serving as liaison to the State 4-H Rodeo Board and guiding of the state 4-H rodeo project. Also serving as instructor for the State 4-H Horse School, where horsemanship is of top priority. Working with local fair boards is always challenging with the diversity and dynamics of personalities and the defense of their areas. It is the goal of agent to ensure that the guidelines of 4-H are adhered to during this event. As coach of judging teams, primarily horse and serving as superintendent of the State 4-H Horse judging contest, this project promotes the development of live skills that include: quality decision making, critical thinking skills, including organizing and delivery of oral reasons, with the improvement of public speaking skills. Other life skills that develop are team work, leadership, responsible citizenship, self motivation and self-esteem, and the development of character. Many teams were trained and developed that have been very competitive at the state level. The State 4-H Rodeo Board is the target audience with the 4-H project members and parents being the resulting audience of the board decisions. The board has gone through tough financial times along with some changes in membership, but the leadership has stayed fairly stable. With good decisions the financial situation of the board has been solved and with 6 new rodeos scheduled this year the near future of the 4-H rodeo project is guaranteed. Serving as instructor for the horse school gives the youth that are involved horsemanship skills that will carry on through their entire horse career.
The major program goals for the program efforts include: 1; Coaching judging teams to develop many life skills in the process 2) Instructor at State 4-H Horse School to help youth develop their horsemanship skills 3) State 4-H Office appointed agent as advisor to the 4-H Rodeo Board to ensure decisions that are made are in the best interest of New Mexico 4-H and 4) Agent Advisor to Fair boards to ensure 4-H polices are not abused
Major program efforts include the following examples: Agent served as Horse Judging Contests district and state superintendent, with quality and honest contest being provided for 4-H Horse judgers to exhibit their life skills they have worked hard to develop. 4-H Rodeo Board Meetings, agent works as an unbiased participant to help with decisions and implementation of rules and the fiscal accountability of the 4-H Rodeo Board Meetings, and ensuring that the 4-H Rodeo Finals have awarded the correct prizes to the members earning them.
County competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 100% of novice/junior/senior youth advanced to District/State level competition, and the contest areas included horse judging. 100% of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills/four basic needs related to as quality decision making, critical thinking skills, including organizing and delivery of oral reasons, with the improvement of public speaking skills. evidenced by the improvement of individual and team placing and oral reasons scores.
Many youth participated in the County Fair showcasing their development of life skills through indoor and livestock exhibits related to many different projects. Over 100 indoor items and 150 livestock projects were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. Over $116,000 was paid to County 4-H and FFA Members through the junior livestock auction. 75% of County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to home economics, creative arts, livestock and personal development as evidenced by quality baking products, garments made, products exhibited, animals shown and ribbons awarded.
The target audience for this agents work have included advisor to local fair boards, coaching judging teams, serving as liaison to the State 4-H Rodeo Board and guiding of the state 4-H rodeo project. Also serving as instructor for the State 4-H Horse School, where horsemanship is of top priority. Working with local fair boards is always challenging with the diversity and dynamics of personalities and the defense of their areas. It is the goal of agent to ensure that the guidelines of 4-H are adhered to during this event. As coach of judging teams, primarily horse and serving as superintendent of the State 4-H Horse judging contest, this project promotes the development of live skills that include: quality decision making, critical thinking skills, including organizing and delivery of oral reasons, with the improvement of public speaking skills. Other life skills that develop are team work, leadership, responsible citizenship, self motivation and self-esteem, and the development of character. Many teams were trained and developed that have been very competitive at the state level. The State 4-H Rodeo Board is the target audience with the 4-H project members and parents being the resulting audience of the board decisions. The board has gone through tough financial times along with some changes in membership, but the leadership has stayed fairly stable. With good decisions the financial situation of the board has been solved and with 6 new rodeos scheduled this year the near future of the 4-H rodeo project is guaranteed. Serving as instructor for the horse school gives the youth that are involved horsemanship skills that will carry on through their entire horse career.
The major program goals for the program efforts include: 1; Coaching judging teams to develop many life skills in the process 2) Instructor at State 4-H Horse School to help youth develop their horsemanship skills 3) State 4-H Office appointed agent as advisor to the 4-H Rodeo Board to ensure decisions that are made are in the best interest of New Mexico 4-H and 4) Agent Advisor to Fair boards to ensure 4-H polices are not abused
Major program efforts include the following examples: Agent served as Horse Judging Contests district and state superintendent, with quality and honest contest being provided for 4-H Horse judgers to exhibit their life skills they have worked hard to develop. 4-H Rodeo Board Meetings, agent works as an unbiased participant to help with decisions and implementation of rules and the fiscal accountability of the 4-H Rodeo Board Meetings, and ensuring that the 4-H Rodeo Finals have awarded the correct prizes to the members earning them.
County competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 100% of novice/junior/senior youth advanced to District/State level competition, and the contest areas included horse judging. 100% of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills/four basic needs related to as quality decision making, critical thinking skills, including organizing and delivery of oral reasons, with the improvement of public speaking skills. evidenced by the improvement of individual and team placing and oral reasons scores.
Many youth participated in the County Fair showcasing their development of life skills through indoor and livestock exhibits related to many different projects. Over 100 indoor items and 150 livestock projects were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. Over $116,000 was paid to County 4-H and FFA Members through the junior livestock auction. 75% of County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to home economics, creative arts, livestock and personal development as evidenced by quality baking products, garments made, products exhibited, animals shown and ribbons awarded.
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.
Agent was responsible for 4-H and FFA Horse Judging Teams, practices and coaching. Agent also assisted as an instructor at State 4-H Horse School, and served as adivsor to the State 4-H Rodeo Board.