2012 4-H Program Support

1. Program Emphasis
Program Emphasis

2. 4-H STRATEGIC PLAN
Imperatives Programs Include
1: Leadership, • Government,
• Community Service,
Personal • Leadership,
Development, and • Character,
• Global Awareness,
Citizenship • Bullying,
• Financial Planning,
• Consumer Decision Making
2: Health and • Foods, Nutrition,
• Sports Nutrition,
Wellness • Active Living
3: Agriculture • Science of Agriculture
• Livestock,
• Plants,
• Vet. Medicine
4: Natural Resources • Water,
• Environment,
• Shooting Sports, Wildlife,
• Sportsfishing
5: Science, • Science Projects (including Discover Science Method),
• Photography
Engineering, and • Videography
Technology
6: Other • Any programs not fitting into one of the other five
imperatives

3. 4HYD Program Plans –
RPDs WILL NEED TO DECIDE!!!
• RPD NEEDS TO SAY WHAT THEIR
EXPECTATIONS ARE! (PROGRAM
ORIGINATOR, TYPES OF PLANS,
EXPECTATIONS FOR COUNTIES WITH
DIFFERENT TYPES OF CEAS (TITLE
WISE)
• REGIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMMING
PRIORITIES
• ADD ITEMS AS NECESSARY

4. SUGGESTED: 4HYD Five Program Plan:
These are THREE OUTPUTS
• The 4HYD Unit has tried to simplify model
plans for more streamline reporting and to
make it easier to plan and report 4HYD
Programs. For outputs, the following have
been developed:
– 4-H FCS Output Plan – program management for
foods, nutrition, fashion, healthy living, etc.
– 4-H Livestock Output Plan – program
management plan for livestock (validation,
county trainings, project trainings, major show
entry, etc.
– 4-H Management Output Plan – program
management plan for club meetings, 4-H
Council, volunteer development, general
curriculum enrichment, etc.

5. Suggestion: Two Outcome Programs
Outreach Oriented Traditional Oriented
Def’n – develop an outcome Def’n – develop an outcome
program that reaches a non- program that reaches an audience
traditional, meaningful group. that you program toward
This could mean utilizing an throughout the year. This should be
enrichment curriculum to reach something you are already doing.
the audience. The only significant step to add is an
outcome based evaluation.
Examples include: Ag Fair Days, Examples include: Leaders 4 Life
Safety Camps, Balancing Food (council focused), Food Challenge,
and Play, Take a Stand, Keys to Livestock Education, Photography,
the Courthouse, etc. Consumer Decision Making, etc.
Why? We need to concentrate on measuring
the most impactful things we do.

6. PROGRAMS OF INTEREST
• Texas Proud
• Texas 4-H Golf Challenge
• Quality Counts
• Leaders 4 Life
• 4-H Sports Nutrition
• 4-H Food Challenge
• Photography
• Take a Stand
• One day 4-H

7. Texas Proud of Texas
Agriculture
Amy Dromgoole
amy.dromgoole@tamu.edu
979.845.6533

8. Need
• A large portion of youth today are unaware
of the harm the agriculture industry is in. This
harm comes from a group of people who do
not understand what farmers, ranchers, and
other agriculture entities do and the
importance they hold to our current state of
living.
• The only way to fight the battle of those who
fail to realize agriculture’s importance is to
tell the story of the young people who have
grown up living and breathing agriculture.

9. Interest
• The youth of Texas, especially 4-H, FFA
and young Farm Bureau members
understand this need as well. Therefore,
there is an interest in this program as it
allows for students to take factual
message about the agriculture industry
and adapt them in ways they see fit.
• The interest is also fueled by the fact
that students are allowed to make this
project their own in fun and creative
ways—we just give them the framework
to do so.

10. Cost
• Depending on the activities planned by the
youth, the cost to implement this program can
vary.
• At the least, the program is completely free as
it encourages youth to communicate the Texas
Proud of Texas Agriculture messages via social
media, public speeches, and with letters to
various publications.
• The program also encourages an event to
promote the positives of agriculture.
• However, these events are youth driven and
can cost as little or as much as these groups
would like them to be.
• If funding is needed, school groups, agriculture
commodity groups, and various agriculture
centered businesses could be approached for
sponsorships.

11. Objectives
1. Effectively recognize a need for the
Texas Proud messages to be at the
forefront of our local communities
2. Create short and succinct messages
about agriculture based on the
Texas Proud messages and your
own experiences
3. Relaying agriculture facts to others
based on the 3 Texas Proud
messages

12. Lessons
• Lessons to Teach
• Point 1-Food Security
• Point 2-Feeding America
• Point 3-Trust
• Texas Proud Overview & Purpose
• Texas Proud – Lets Get Social!
• Texas Proud – Give a Speech!
• Texas Proud – Planning an Event
• Texas Proud – Talking to the Media

13. Opportunities
• Opportunities for kids (contests,
competitive events, etc)
• Texas Proud of Texas Agriculture
Essay Contest (Deadline Sept. 15)
• AG4U Day at the Houston Livestock
Show & Rodeo
• Year-round advocating events
hosted by 4-H youth

14. Evaluation Indicators
• Evaluation indicators
• Reach of messages (number of
people, media outlets, etc.)
• Change in behavior of youth after
messages are taught
• Change in thought process of those
reached with the messages

15. Texas 4-H Golf Challenge
• Relevance - Incorporating an event like the Texas 4-H
Golf Challenge will give youth the opportunity to
compete in an athletic event while understanding,
sports nutrition, the rules and etiquette of golf, learn
about the opportunities present in golf course and turf
grass management.
• What are kids saying? - Increased interest and
continued growth since its inception in 2010. Over 230
youth have participated in five regional events and one
state qualifying event
• Cost to implement/Ideas for funding
– Regional events require $1000 in sponsorship.
– Golf Challenge Camp requires $2000
– Ideas for funding: garner sponsorship from current
donors, potential fundraising golf tournament to
offset future costs.

16. Texas 4-H Golf Challenge
• Program Objectives
– Provide youth the opportunity to build character
traits while learning the rules and etiquette of
golf.
– Teach and promote teamwork in youth
participants.
– Promote physical activity in youth participants.
– Teach youth the importance proper nutrition
while competing in sporting events.
– Build knowledge in the area of golf course and turf
grass management.
– Give youth the opportunity to display what they
have learned by participating in a new, healthy,
competitive event.
– Provide youth the opportunity to build character
traits while learning the rules and etiquette of

17. Texas 4-H Golf Challenge
• Program Resources (http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/golf )
– Texas 4-H Golf Challenge Manual
– Winning with Nutrition Curriculum
– Turf Grass and Golf Course Management
Resource (TAMU Turfgrass)
– Rules and Etiquette of Golf (USGA)
• Programmatic Opportunities
– Four regional events are offered each year.
– State-qualifying event is offered following the
regional events
– Golf Challenge Camp offered in the spring to
teach youth about career opportunities,
professional golf instruction, and other
important skills related to the golf challenge.

18. Texas 4-H Golf Challenge
• Evaluation Results - The following are
highlights from 2012 Texas 4-H Golf
Challenge Programs.
Your understanding of Before After Change % Change
The basic fundamentals of 1.67 3.62 1.95 116.77%
chipping
The basic fundamentals of 1.42 2.89 1.47 103.52%
pitching
Best practices for managing 1.56 2.88 1.32 84.62%
turf grass
Basic principles of golf course 2.15 3.35 1.19 55.36%
management
Sports nutrition as it relates to 2.38 3.42 1.04 43.55%
golf
Kyle Merten ––979-845-6533 ––kjmerten@ag.tamu.edu
Kyle Merten 979-845-6533 kjmerten@ag.tamu.edu

19. Quality Counts Website
• Complete Curricula
• Access to multiple slide shows for
teaching
• Print and media resources: logos,
brochures
• Texas Trails online self paced
modules
• Evaluation Resources
• Link to Verification and Instructions

21. Quality Counts Verification (Testing)
• Youth exhibiting at any Major
Livestock Show in Texas must pass the
on-line verification test with a score of
80% or greater
• Verification number is generated by a
passing score on the test and is
required on the Show Entry Forms
• Youth only need to take this test once
as a Junior and then once again as a
Senior

22. Quality Counts Verification
(Re-Testing)
• 13 and under on August 31, of current
year are considered a Junior. 14 and
Older on August 31, of current year are
considered a Senior
• The Testing system will determine the
correct test to issue a student when they
enter their birthdate
• Children turning 14 prior to August 31,
2012 will need to go into the Verification
system and become verified as a Senior

24. Leaders 4 Life
• Why the need? – Leadership Development for youth is different
in every program across the state. Leaders 4 Life provides a
structured program resource that can be used to develop strong
leadership groups in each of our 4-H programs.
• Are kids interested? - If you break down the fundamentals of a
structured meeting (ie. 4-H club meeting), there are several reasons
that it is important for youth to have an understanding of proper
parliamentary procedure and leadership techniques. A structure to
make fair decisions, keeping a meeting to a timely schedule,
allowing each voice to be heard, and a basis of fun are all important
factors that are made possible through this program.
• Costs to implement/ Ideas for funding?- Little to no cost to
implement the program. Most resources can be printed for free
online. Robert’s Rules of Order and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective
Teens can be purchased online for minimal cost. Civic organizations
(ie. Lions, Rotary, and Toastmaster Clubs) might be potential
sponsors for any necessary cost at the local level.

25. Leaders 4 Life
• Website- http://texas4-
h.tamu.edu/project_leadership/leaders
• Program Objectives-
1)Develop leadership skills in youth
2)Provide counties with a “tool box” of resources
3)Recruit and train volunteers
4)Provide contest opportunities to youth related to
leadership
• Lessons- YEA 4-H: Take the Lead Unit, Parliamentary
Procedure Resources, Use Your Hands For…Service
Lesson Plan, Additional resources on L4L website

26. Leaders 4 Life
• Opportunities- County level educational sessions,
District Contest, State Contest, and National
Contest
• Evaluation Indicators – Knowledge Level and Skill
Level
• Contact-
Garry Branham
Extension Program Specialist - 4-H
District 7
7887 US Highway 87 N
San Angelo, TX 76901-9714
Phone: 325-653-4576
Fax: 325-655-7791

27. 4-H Sports Nutrition
• Why?
– Texas ranks 7th in child obesity rates
– 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey results
indicate Youth are engaging in:
• Alcohol, tobacco and drug use
• Unhealthy dietary behaviors
• Poor methods of weight loss
• Youth Interest
– 23 UIL athletic events with more than 1
million youth participating
– Always looking for edge to win

28. 4-H Sports Nutrition
• Objective:
– Engage youth athletes (7th-9th grades) in learning
the importance of proper nutrition and hydration
for maximum athletic performance and for
general health and well-being.
– Explore habits and temptations that can
negatively affect an athlete’s performance.
• Five Core Lessons
– Eating for Excellence
– Hydration Station
– Game Day Dining
– Performance Robbers
– Fads and Facts
• Opportunities for Youth:
– 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Invitational
– 4-H Golf Challenge

29. 4-H Sports Nutrition
• Resources available at:
– texas4-h.tamu.edu/healthy_lifestyles
– texas4-h.tamu.edu/publications
• Evaluation Indicators –
Knowledge/Understanding of:
– MyPlate
– Function of carbohydrates
– Function of proteins
– Function of fats
– Function and importance of water
– How to create a menu appropriate for game-day
dining
– Effects of smoking and alcohol on one’s athletic
performance
– Impact of lack of sleep on one’s performance
– How to recognize fad diets

30. 4-H Food Challenge
• Why?
– Money spent on away-from-home food has
steadily increased since 1970s, which comes
with
• Larger portions
• More calories
• Higher costs
– Texas has child obesity rate of 20.4%
• Youth Interest
– Food & Nutrition project is one of the most
popular
– Interest in maintaining a healthy lifestyle
– Cooking is a basic life skill

31. 4-H Food Challenge
• Objectives
– Provide opportunities to exhibit knowledge and skills
when preparing and presenting dish
– Teamwork
– Public speaking
– Enhance leadership
– Fun!
• Resources:
– MyPlate
– Dietary Guidelines
– Fight Bac
– Balancing Food & Play
– Food, Culture & Reading
– Color Me Healthy
– Nutrition Voyage: The Quest To Be Our Best
– Many more!
– Texas4-h.tamu.edu/healthy_lifestyles

32. 4-H Food Challenge
• Opportunities for Youth
– County, district & state level events
– San Antonio Livestock Show
– Brazos Valley Fair
– Some County Fairs/Livestock Shows
• Evaluation Indicators
Knowledge Indicators Behavior Indicators
My Plate Plan and prepare a recipe at home
Food nutrients and their functions Alter a recipe for dietary needs
Food safety principles Make healthier food choices
Kitchen safety More comfortable speaking with others
Purpose of different cooking methods More comfortable working in a team
How to plan and prepare a recipe Ability to serve in a leadership role
How to alter a recipe for dietary needs More willing to listen to others
Follow through on obligations

33. PHOTOGRAPHY
• Rules and Guidelines to be released by
September 15 for 2013 contest.
• Photos will be uploaded to 4-H
CONNECT and deadline is April 15th!
• COUNTY OFFICES NEED TO CHECK
CATEGORIES PHOTOS ARE ENTERED!
– A number of photos were DQ’ed in 2012 because they did not meet
the category description.
• 2013 Theme: Holiday Season in
Texas!
(photos of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years scenes in Texas)

34. Take a Stand
• Bullying is a huge issue!
• Curriculum:
– 3-5th Grade
– 6-8th Grade
– 9-12th Grade
• Outcome measures
– Students increase knowledge and skills to solve
conflict peacefully.
– Teachers observe students using skills to work
out conflict.
– Schools experience a decline in discipline
referrals.

35. Take a Stand
• Initiative for 2012-13 – 3rd – 5th Grade is
Priority
• Great Curriculum Enrichment Program in
Schools
– Lesson Keep Your Cool (Conflict Resolution and
Bullying)
– Walk in my Shoes (Communication)
– Manner of Speaking (Etiquette)
– Get in the Game (Teamwork)
– You + Me = Harmony (Cultural Awareness)

36. IF THERE IS
SOMETHING
SPECIFIC TO YOUR
DISTRICT BEING
PUSHED ~ PLACE IT
HERE!

37. • Saturday October 13, 2012
• Registration form will go live
September 1st for project
coordinators to enter information.
• Recognition awards to be presented
to outstanding projects in 2012.

38. CONCLUSION
• This isn’t all we do.
• These are just some priority items to
consider.
• Keep in mind:
– What do youth need?
– What is of interest to them?
– LEARNING HAS TO BE FUN!!!!