Calendar of Events

Strong Women Strong Bones, A strength training proven program from Tufts University, meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 am at the Extension Office meeting room, 2610 N Silver St. Participants are encouraged to call first to make certain of space and instructor pre-interview. Free program, with evidence of greater mobility and strengthened core muscles for greater independence. Many testimonials of its usefulness! Just call and check it out! More info...

Valencia county rabbit project meetings will be held at Sun Ranch Pet Hospital at 5:45pm. on the following dates.

• May 1st
• May 22nd
• June 19th
• July 11th
• July 31st

Park in the front parking lot and walk down the side of the building (west-movie theater side) to the back southeast corner.

Call with any questions as to what you will need.

NMYRMC is tailored to introduce 15 to 19 year old participants to new science-based concepts, advanced technologies, and applied skills, that are used successfully on commercial beef cattle operations to increase their long-term sustainability.

Applications are due April 20. A panel of industry leaders will review the applications and select the participants by May 1.

Successful applicants must submit a $250 camp fee by May 15th. Please visit the website for more information and registration/application.

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The 2012 New Mexico State Master Gardener Conference will be held Jun 7-8 on the NMSU campus in Las Cruces. Master Gardeners from all over New Mexico, west Texas and southeastern Arizona are invited to attend. Registration information will be released to County Extension Offices and Master Gardener units by February 14. This conference is only open to certified or currently enrolled Master Gardeners/Trainees. Conference is not open to the public. More info...

Pig and Lamb Show

There will be 3 jackpots at $15.00 per animal. This registers you for all 3 jackpots.

CASH ONLY (with bills smaller than $10.'s) NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Weigh-in at 7 a.m with 1st jackpot immediately following. RV park open for use with electricity and water @ $10.00 per night.

This workshop is presented at NMSU, Gerald Thomas Hall and is targeted toward meat and jerky processors including suppliers and regulators wishing to understand the HACCP system in a food processing facility.

It is a hands-on training to implement a HACCP program in meat processing facilities. Safe process of jerky manufacturing will also be preformed by attendees. For more information, please call 575 646-2198. More info...

This event is being held in conjunction with the NM Association of Counties Annual Conference. Class sessions are offered Monday morning, afternoon, and evening; Tuesday morning, afternoon, and evening, and Wednesday morning. Classes are 3 hours each.

For a list of all classes being offered visit our website under "Upcoming Events" or contact us at nmedge@nmsu.edu

Graduation will be held at the General Session Luncheon on Thursday, June 21, 2012. More info...

This workshop is designed for livestock producers facing the ongoing drought.

The workshop will be held Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Grant County Extension Meeting Room, 2610 N. Silver St, Silver City.

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The ASC Farmington 2012 "Field Day Open House" has been recognized as a NM Centennial Event that serves as a research dissemination event for local, regional, and state agricultural producers.

All participants are invited to visit with attending New Mexico and Navajo Nation legislative representatives, researchers, faculty and staff, NAPI representatives, and local vendors.

A free BBQ luncheon will be served following the morning field tour. The Center's map and event information can be located at http://farmingtonsc.nmsu.edu.

The event is free and open to agricultural producers and the general public. More info...

The 67th Annual Eddy County Fair.

Indoor exhibits, livestock exhibits, rodeo, wild horse race, youth activities, senior activities, vendors, Pow Wow, livestock auction, dances, animal scramble, parade, and much more fun! More info...

One of the most traditional events held in county, the Rio Arriba County Fair provides an opportunity for youth and adults alike, to showcasing their development of life-skills through indoor and livestock exhibits related to the 200+ 4-H project areas and FFA SAEs. More info...

Guadalupe County Fairgrounds and Armory

The Valencia County Community Expo is a showplace for educational activities, healthful competition, and recognition for the people of Valencia County. The event will include family activities, entertainment, and displays of methods and products of agriculture, business, commerce, history and tourism for Valencia County.

The Valencia County Community Expo is the sanctioned 4-H showplace for 4-H'ers in Valencia County. More info...

The western SARE sponsored conference will be held in Santa Fe, NM. This water training will provide practical information to extension agents and other ag professionals that they can immediately share with their clientele. Topics will include water and agriculture in the southwest, water harvesting, the acequia system, efficient water delivery for livestock, and methods to improve water use efficiency in cropping systems.

Register Now! More info...

Curry County Fair and Livestock Show More info...

Help us celebrate the State of New Mexico's 100th Anniversay. Tours, demonstrations, door prizes, lunch. Registration begins at 8:00 am on August 14, 2012. 1036 Miller Road, Los Lunas, NM More info...

The general public is invited to come "Celebrate the Past and Plan for the Future" with NMSU.

This field day will celebrate the New Mexico statehood centennial as well as the sesquicentennial of the Morrill Act. It will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with a historical component in the morning and a research component in the afternoon. Lunch will be served. Walk-through demonstration gardens will display crops planted and grown 100 years ago as well as today’s crops.

Booths and demonstrations related to agriculture will be provided by each of the departments in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.

NMSU’s other colleges will also be represented. This will be a learning experience and an opportunity to enjoy the evolution of agriculture over the last 100 years.

Are you planting or buying your first pecan orchard? Or do you want to increase the yields, quality and profitability of the pecan orchards you already have? Come, let experts from NMSU and Texas A&M teach you all about pecan production in the West!

Come join us at out County Fair. Livestock Show Rodeo Exhibits Carnival Lots of fun!!!!!

Theme: Catch the Clover – Change a Life

This statewide educational event will bring Adult 4-H Leaders, 4-H Parents and Extension Staff together to participate in workshops and special activities. The forum will also feature educational displays, speakers, a community service project, silent auction; Centennial 4-H Celebration, networking and more!

Please plan to atttend the leading conference for those interested in onions and other Allium crops. This biennial conference will be held in Las Cruces, NM at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces. Presentations will encompass breeding and genetics, onion thrips and IYSV management, disease management, postharvest handling, and cultural practices of Alliums. More info...