New Mexicans Celebrate 4-H's 100th Birthday
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For 100 years, young people have been learning how to use head, hands, heart and health in 4-H clubs. New Mexicans celebrated 4-H's national centennial April 27 in Santa Fe with a look at the history and future of the world's largest youth organization. New Mexico State University's D'Lyn Ford reports.
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Natural sound: Train whistle New Mexicans from across the state got on board for an all-day birthday party for 4-H. To celebrate 4-H's national centennial, 250 passengers rode a historic train from Santa Fe to Lamy. 4-H got its start in New Mexico in 1912, when specialists with the Cooperative Extension Service took demonstration trains across the state to share information about farming, food and youth clubs. |
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Insert title at :31-:41 Curtis Smith Extension horticulturist |
"These days, we use whatever is appropriate technology for the times. So we're using television. We use the Internet. We use uh speeches in front of people, all kinds of different methods, including publications." |
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Today, New Mexico has more than 50-thousand young people in 4-H. State 4-H President Vera Wilson from Torrance County says kids can choose from 150 different projects. |
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Insert title at :53-1:01 Vera Wilson State 4-H president |
"There's sewing, baking rocketry, clowning. There's dog programs. There's basically any kind of program you'd like to join." |
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State 4-H Specialist Darlene Dickson says the events celebrated 4-H's past, present and future. |
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Insert title at 1:08-1:15 Voice of Darlene Dickson State 4-H Specialist |
"We hope that the next hundred years will be as great as the last 100. To make the best better. Let ‘em go!" (Crowd cheers.) |
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The evening celebration featured a 4-H Showcase with public speaking, musical talent ... and a giant birthday cake. Natural sound: Applause Three generations of Palemon Martinez's 4-H family stayed for the final dance. |
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Insert title at 1:36-1:40 Palemon Martinez Three-generation 4-H family |
"I think 4-H can be for everybody. It's part of the family, I think. I wish it could be spread out to everybody. We have a lot of problems, and I think 4-H has the answers." Natural sound: "Happy birthday" song |
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For N-M-S-U's College of Agriculture and Home Economics, I'm D'Lyn Ford |