4-H Youth and Development

'08 4-H County Camp-Tin Workshop

Our 4-H program provides a creative a supportive environment in which culturally diverse youth and adults can reach their full potential. Our local county program works to develop life skills to help young people become self-directed, productive citizens. We also work to empower adult volunteers who multiply the efforts of our local county Extension staff.

The population of Taos County is growing very rapidly. An influx of people to the county has called attention to the fact that more activities are needed for youth in order to curtail the risk of youth falling prey to gang activity, teen pregnancy, crime and similar "at risk" situations. . In order to prepare all our youth to become knowledgeable, productive citizens, they must possess basic life skills. 4-H is challenged to help youth gain knowledge and skills in consumerism, nutrition, personal development, animal science, plant science, natural science, engineering, and creative arts.

'08 State 4-H Horse School

• Taos County 4-H Council Officers
  The description of the duties of each Taos County 4-H Council Officer is listed in this document. If you are a currently enrolled Taos County 4-H Members and you are interested in participating in the Taos county 4-H Council as an officer contact Rey or Monica at 575-758-3982.

• October 2009 Cloverleaf Newsletter
  Find out what's going on with the Taos County 4-H program in the monthly 4-H newsletter.

• November 2009 Cloverleaf Newsletter
  Find out what's going on with the Taos Counyt 4-H program in the monthly newsletter.

4-H Enrollment Forms and Project Forms

• 2010 4-H Cloverbud Enrollment Form
  

• 2010 4-H Member Enrollment Form
  

• 2009 Taos County 4-H Standard Report Form
  

• 2009 4-H Horse Certificate
  4-H Horse Certificates are due in to the Taos County Extension Office by April 15th.

• 4-H Livestock Project Record Sheet
  

• Livestock Bill of Sale
  

4-H Resources

• 2009-2010 4-H Project Short List
  

• Additional 4-H Resources

Volunteers

Recipients of the "Friend of 4-H Awards"

In Taos County during the 2009 year 59 4-H volunteer leaders were involved in the 4-H program. The number of 4-H youth between the ages of 5 & 19 during the 2009 year was 109. More volunteers are needed county wide in order to expand the 4-H program to serve the projected increase in population and the diversity of the population. The Overall Extension Advisory Committee has indicated that volunteer recruitment and retention are a high priority.

If you would like to become a 4-H volunteer leader or you were a leader in 2009 and would like to renew your enrollment, contact Reynaldo Torres or Monica Wilder of the Taos County Extension Office @ (575) 758-3982.

• Western Regional Leaders Forum
  Come join us for a weekend of 4-H fun, laughter and tones of knowledge at the 2010 WRLF hosted this year by the New Mexico 4-H Leaders, State 4-H Office, County Extension Services, and NMSU-College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.