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4-H Youth and Development

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.

Expanded 4-H Programming

Youth in De Baca County are experiencing increased peer pressure association with drugs, alcohol, and sex. The challenge is to provide curricula that will provide a positive influence and will be interesting enough to attract the target audience. Additionally it is important to expose these youths to the valuable leadership skills that the 4-H program has to offer in the hope that they will become involved and gain those skills. There is a component of our youth population that is not being currently reached by sports, school, church, or scouts.