Leadership & Volunteers

With the tightening of resources allocated to the Cooperative Extension Service, it is necessary to develop leadership in volunteers to help extend educational efforts. From 1996 through 1999 the Doña Ana County Extension Clubs Council has been an important volunteer base in extending Extension information including "Baby's First Wish." The Doña Ana County Advisory Committee continues to value Leadership and Volunteer Development, as it is an important component of our program that strengthens and extends our outreach.

Extension Food & Nutrition Education Program

Doñ Ana County is the second most populous county in the state with a population density of 43.0 persons per square mile, accounting for 10% of the state's total population. County population is projected to exceed 180,000 by the year 2000. Births to teen mothers decreased slightly below the 1995 figure, remaining 9% higher than statewide. Thirty-five percent (35%) of children under 18 years of age live in poverty in Doña Ana County. With a 1993 per capita income for D.A..C. of $9,154.00, learning to make healthier food choices and to exercise regularly will benefit all residents.