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Youth Development (Colfax County)
Plan Goals
Use experimental education and hands-on programs among 4-H youth to increase understanding, knowledge, and interest in continued agriculturally based career choices.
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- Boe Lopez
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Youth Development
Impact Reports
4-H Record Book Judging
The agent, County Director, 4-H agent, and five leaders worked together to judge over 50 Colfax County 4-H record books. The agent judged the Market Lamb, Market Swine, Range Management, and Archery sections.
The agent, County Director, 4-H agent, and five leaders worked together to judge over 50 Colfax County 4-H record books. The agent judged the Market Lamb, Market Swine, Range Management, and Archery sections.
2011 Springer School Science Fair Judging
Agent was asked by the school administration to judge the elementary school's science fair. Agent judged 13 individuals in the 4th grade and each had prepared a science project and then had to present it. Youth gained knowledge through research, trial, and presentation. Youth learned life skills related to independence and critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and goal setting.
Agent was asked by the school administration to judge the elementary school's science fair. Agent judged 13 individuals in the 4th grade and each had prepared a science project and then had to present it. Youth gained knowledge through research, trial, and presentation. Youth learned life skills related to independence and critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and goal setting.
"Kids, Kows, and More"
The Kids, Kows, and More programs were conducted in Raton. The agent was responsible for obtaining the presenters for the event, ordering the milk and finding a place to store the product, obtaining a place for the cow to stay while not in use, and submitting the brochure to be printed for the event. The idea behind this program is to reach beyond the barriers of the 4-H clubs to take 4-H into the classroom. The Kids, Kows, and More program is an excellent means of providing non-rural children with a taste of the farm, ranching, forestry, soil conservation, and general agriculture. It allows the students the chance to get out of the classroom and keep learning. This particular program focuses on agricultural production of area commodities. As a result of the small class sizes in Colfax County, the Kids, Kows, and More program was offered to fourth and fifth grade students throughout Mora, Harding, Union, Colfax, and Southern Colorado. Prior to the event the agent gathered the supplies for the goodie bags, which were gathered from the New Mexico Beef Council, New Mexico Forest Service, the Southwest Dairy Producers, and the Southwest Border Food Safety and Defense Center. The agent contacted presenters which included New Mexico Beef Council's "Ranching Demonstration", Southwest Dairy Producer's "Curds and Whey" and "Live Cow Milking Demonstration", Colfax County Soil and Water Conservation District "Water Quality Trailer presentation", and the New Mexico Forest Service "Smokey the Bear presentation". There were 377 youth and 35 adults at this program. The youth and adults reported that 85% of those in attendance gained increased knowledge of Agriculture.
Farm Safety Day Camp
The agent was a presenter at the half day event. The agent was responsible for presenting "ATV Safety". The agent conducted seven presentations for the 115 students that were in attendance of the event. The event was held in Clayton, New Mexico at the Union County Fairgrounds where seven different presentations were given along with a lunch that was provided as part of the event for 3rd-5th grades. 90% of the students reported owning an ATV and 50% of them reported they do not wear helmets. After the demonstration using a cantaloupe to show what can happen with no helmet 100% reported they would use a helmet all the time now.
The Kids, Kows, and More programs were conducted in Raton. The agent was responsible for obtaining the presenters for the event, ordering the milk and finding a place to store the product, obtaining a place for the cow to stay while not in use, and submitting the brochure to be printed for the event. The idea behind this program is to reach beyond the barriers of the 4-H clubs to take 4-H into the classroom. The Kids, Kows, and More program is an excellent means of providing non-rural children with a taste of the farm, ranching, forestry, soil conservation, and general agriculture. It allows the students the chance to get out of the classroom and keep learning. This particular program focuses on agricultural production of area commodities. As a result of the small class sizes in Colfax County, the Kids, Kows, and More program was offered to fourth and fifth grade students throughout Mora, Harding, Union, Colfax, and Southern Colorado. Prior to the event the agent gathered the supplies for the goodie bags, which were gathered from the New Mexico Beef Council, New Mexico Forest Service, the Southwest Dairy Producers, and the Southwest Border Food Safety and Defense Center. The agent contacted presenters which included New Mexico Beef Council's "Ranching Demonstration", Southwest Dairy Producer's "Curds and Whey" and "Live Cow Milking Demonstration", Colfax County Soil and Water Conservation District "Water Quality Trailer presentation", and the New Mexico Forest Service "Smokey the Bear presentation". There were 377 youth and 35 adults at this program. The youth and adults reported that 85% of those in attendance gained increased knowledge of Agriculture.
Farm Safety Day Camp
The agent was a presenter at the half day event. The agent was responsible for presenting "ATV Safety". The agent conducted seven presentations for the 115 students that were in attendance of the event. The event was held in Clayton, New Mexico at the Union County Fairgrounds where seven different presentations were given along with a lunch that was provided as part of the event for 3rd-5th grades. 90% of the students reported owning an ATV and 50% of them reported they do not wear helmets. After the demonstration using a cantaloupe to show what can happen with no helmet 100% reported they would use a helmet all the time now.
Livestock Projects
Clinics
Livestock is a large part of the Colfax County 4-H Program. The agent assisted the local veterinarian in a Steer Clipping Clinic held at a local Veterinary clinic in Raton, with three participants. The youth were given hands on training on how to wash, blow dry, and clip a steer. They were also given information on what, how, and when to feed your steer. The agent was responsible for helping the younger members clip their steers.
Tagging
The Colfax County agent along with the 4-H agent held two separate steer tagging dates throughout Colfax County. The first one was in Springer, followed by the Raton tagging. A second series of livestock tagging dates was set for the other species. A total of47 youth participated with 76 animals.
Spring Livestock Show
The agent assisted with the set up and coordination of the annual Spring Livestock Show at the Colfax County Fair Grounds in Springer.14 youth participated i this event with 27 animals competing form $240.00 in prizes. Along with this the agent and the 4-H agent prepared the arena, announced the event, and was one of the ring stewards. The Colfax county Spring Livestock Show had 14 exhibitors that were participants from Colfax and Mora counties. The show gave the youth the opportunity to determine the necessary work left to focus on in the weeks remaining before the county fair.
Colfax County Fair
The Colfax County Fair in Springer, at the Colfax County Fair Grounds, started off with the Queens contest where the agent helped set up, judge the presentations, and worked the arena for the competition. The agent was responsible for accepting 76 entries for the livestock projects, assisted the weigh masters, helped with the breaking of classes, arena preparation, typing of the sale sheet, and the cleaning of the grounds. The agent was responsible for selling tickets at the gate for the rodeo and bbq, setting up the Jr. Livestock sale ring, cashier for the sale, and coordinated which animals were to be sent where for processing or donation. Participation held strong this year from 36 youth. The junior livestock sale fared well with $109,000 going back to Colfax County youth. Overall, the numbers of animals have held steady from last year, however the number of market goats in the sale was up.
New Mexico State Fair
The agent went to Expo New Mexico to help the members and the parents with their livestock projects. 32 Colfax County youth participated in the New Mexico State Fair showcasing their development of life skills through indoor and livestock exhibits related to over 45 project areas. Over 55 indoor items and 8 livestock projects were exhibited. All but 2 of the participants showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock and personal development as evidenced by products exhibited, animals shown, and ribbons awarded. The agent helped hip height steers for the New Mexico Bred and Raised Show and was the ring steward for the New Mexico Bred and Raised Show. Following this show the agent was in charge of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Showmanship Contest. The agent assisted with the classification of the market steers for the New Mexico State Fair and with the reading of the tattoos for the heifer show. The agent was also a ring steward for the market steer show and the heifer show. The agent assisted with the calf scramble contest to help make the human wall to block off half the arena in Tingley Coliseum at Expo New Mexico.
Clinics
Livestock is a large part of the Colfax County 4-H Program. The agent assisted the local veterinarian in a Steer Clipping Clinic held at a local Veterinary clinic in Raton, with three participants. The youth were given hands on training on how to wash, blow dry, and clip a steer. They were also given information on what, how, and when to feed your steer. The agent was responsible for helping the younger members clip their steers.
Tagging
The Colfax County agent along with the 4-H agent held two separate steer tagging dates throughout Colfax County. The first one was in Springer, followed by the Raton tagging. A second series of livestock tagging dates was set for the other species. A total of47 youth participated with 76 animals.
Spring Livestock Show
The agent assisted with the set up and coordination of the annual Spring Livestock Show at the Colfax County Fair Grounds in Springer.14 youth participated i this event with 27 animals competing form $240.00 in prizes. Along with this the agent and the 4-H agent prepared the arena, announced the event, and was one of the ring stewards. The Colfax county Spring Livestock Show had 14 exhibitors that were participants from Colfax and Mora counties. The show gave the youth the opportunity to determine the necessary work left to focus on in the weeks remaining before the county fair.
Colfax County Fair
The Colfax County Fair in Springer, at the Colfax County Fair Grounds, started off with the Queens contest where the agent helped set up, judge the presentations, and worked the arena for the competition. The agent was responsible for accepting 76 entries for the livestock projects, assisted the weigh masters, helped with the breaking of classes, arena preparation, typing of the sale sheet, and the cleaning of the grounds. The agent was responsible for selling tickets at the gate for the rodeo and bbq, setting up the Jr. Livestock sale ring, cashier for the sale, and coordinated which animals were to be sent where for processing or donation. Participation held strong this year from 36 youth. The junior livestock sale fared well with $109,000 going back to Colfax County youth. Overall, the numbers of animals have held steady from last year, however the number of market goats in the sale was up.
New Mexico State Fair
The agent went to Expo New Mexico to help the members and the parents with their livestock projects. 32 Colfax County youth participated in the New Mexico State Fair showcasing their development of life skills through indoor and livestock exhibits related to over 45 project areas. Over 55 indoor items and 8 livestock projects were exhibited. All but 2 of the participants showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock and personal development as evidenced by products exhibited, animals shown, and ribbons awarded. The agent helped hip height steers for the New Mexico Bred and Raised Show and was the ring steward for the New Mexico Bred and Raised Show. Following this show the agent was in charge of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Showmanship Contest. The agent assisted with the classification of the market steers for the New Mexico State Fair and with the reading of the tattoos for the heifer show. The agent was also a ring steward for the market steer show and the heifer show. The agent assisted with the calf scramble contest to help make the human wall to block off half the arena in Tingley Coliseum at Expo New Mexico.
Horse Shows
The agent organized the annual Spring Horse Show in Springer at the Colfax County Fair Grounds, which allowed ten participants from Rio Arriba and Colfax County to gain horsemanship and equitation skills through a fun play day of horse related competition. The agent was in charge of contacting a judge, ordering the ribbons, getting donations for the high point buckets, and being the score keeper for the event. Life Skills gained were self-esteem, personal safety, planning and organizing, goal setting, and managing feelings.
The agent also assisted the 4-H agent and the Treasurer of the Colfax County Fair Association to organize and coordinate the Colfax County Fair Horse Show which had participants from Colfax, Mora, and Rio Arriba counties. There were a total of 26 contestants. The agent was responsible for contacting a judge, ordering ribbons, preparing the arena, and was the official timer for the event. There were 12 classes where youth received feedback and instruction on horsemanship skills based on improvement from the day’s events.
The agent organized the annual Spring Horse Show in Springer at the Colfax County Fair Grounds, which allowed ten participants from Rio Arriba and Colfax County to gain horsemanship and equitation skills through a fun play day of horse related competition. The agent was in charge of contacting a judge, ordering the ribbons, getting donations for the high point buckets, and being the score keeper for the event. Life Skills gained were self-esteem, personal safety, planning and organizing, goal setting, and managing feelings.
The agent also assisted the 4-H agent and the Treasurer of the Colfax County Fair Association to organize and coordinate the Colfax County Fair Horse Show which had participants from Colfax, Mora, and Rio Arriba counties. There were a total of 26 contestants. The agent was responsible for contacting a judge, ordering ribbons, preparing the arena, and was the official timer for the event. There were 12 classes where youth received feedback and instruction on horsemanship skills based on improvement from the day’s events.