The Rural Resilience: Farm Stress - Online Training is a FREE self-paced training that is offered remotely by Farm Credit.com.

Extension practitioners, or others, wishing to learn more about how they can support farmers and ranchers experiencing high levels of stress brought on by the economic turmoil associated with COVID-19 are encouraged to participate in a new online training course supported by a coalition of agriculture-serving agencies and organizations. Brought to you by the NMSU CES Behavioral Health and Wellness Team.

The On Farm Readiness Review (OFRR) is a voluntary service offered by the NMSU-Cooperative Extension Service (CES) and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) to help producers assess their farm operation against the regulations of the Produce Safety Rule (PSR).

Request form is open and available.

The Virtual SHRTM (School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management) Coffee Talk will be held Aug. 12, 9 a.m. MST, via Zoom.

Grab a cup of coffee and join the SHRTM faculty, staff, and students for favorite breakfast ideas, recipe demos, win prizes, a guided tour of the Marriott Hospitality Futures Center, and more! Registration is required.

NOTE: Due to COVID-19, this event may be postponed until further notice.

The Gardening Survival Series monthly meeting will be held Aug. 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Bosque Farms Public Library, 1455 W. Bosque Loop.

Meetings and programs are open to the public. This month's topic is: Planting Fall Vegetables and Cover Crops.

NOTE: Due to COVID-19, this event may be postponed until further notice.

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held Aug. 19, time TBA, Harvey House, 104 N. 1st Street.

Meetings and programs are open to the public. This month's topic is: Membership Tea.

The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training - Remote Delivery will be held Aug. 25 - 26, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., via Zoom.

Online registration available! Pay with credit card or P-Card only! Registration is limited, register today! Deadline: August 14 at Noon.

NOTE: Due to COVID-19, this event may be postponed until further notice.

A Pesticide Applicators Workshop will be held Sep. 3, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., New Mexico Junior College, 5317 N Lovington Hwy.

Registration fee is $50 or $60 at-the-door. Online registration available with credit card. Workshop is for current license holders with 5 CEUs available or new trainees (pre-license training).

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held Sep. 16, 9:30 a.m., Belen Masonic Lodge, 607 Goebel Avenue.

Meetings and programs are open to the public. This month's topic is: Dr. Ralph Melzer.

The Gardening Survival Series monthly meeting will be held Sep. 19, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Bosque Farms Public Library, 1455 W. Bosque Loop.

Meetings and programs are open to the public. This month's topic is: Hoop House Construction.

NOTE: Due to COVID-19, registration for the 2020 Hemp Conference has been postponed until September 2020.

The Hemp Conference will be held tentatively on September 24 - 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 East University Avenue. A reception will be held on September 23, 5 to 8 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott.

Many topics to be discussed like the cultivation of hemp for CBD oil, fiber, food products, and NMDA/USDA regulations. Online registration available. Payment options: credit card or check only! Sponsor and vendor options also available. Registration is limited to first 350 people.

NOTE: Due to COVID-19, this event may be postponed until further notice.

A Pesticide Applicators Workshop will be held Sep. 24, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McGee Park, 41 Road 5568.

Registration fee is $50 or $60 at-the-door. Online registration available with credit card. Workshop is for current license holders with 5 CEUs available or new trainees (pre-license training).

NOTE: Due to COVID-19, registration for the 2020 Western Pecan Production Short Course has been postponed!

The Western Pecan Short Course will be held Oct. 12 - 15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.

Three full days in the classroom with lectures to cover horticulture, pest control, economics, and related aspects of pecan production from start to finish, plus a full-day field trip to pecan farms. Registration includes binders with print-outs of presentation slides, lunch and refreshments each day, and field trip transportation. Online registration available with credit card or check. Early registration fee of $350 includes course and field trip.

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held Oct. 14, time, TBA, NM Tech, 801 Leroy Place.

Meetings and programs are open to the public. This month's topic is: Mineral Museum.

The Gardening Survival Series monthly meeting will be held Oct. 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Bosque Farms Public Library, 1455 W. Bosque Loop.

Meetings and programs are open to the public. This month's topic is: Tree and Shrub Planting.

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held Nov. 18, 9:30 a.m., Belen Masonic Hall.

Meetings and programs are open to the public. This month's topic is: Christmas Ideas.

The Gardening Survival Series monthly meeting will be held Nov. 21, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Bosque Farms Public Library, 1455 W. Bosque Loop.

Meetings and programs are open to the public. This month's topic is: Winter Plant Care.

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held Dec. 16, time and location, TBA.

Meetings and programs are open to the public. This month's topic is: Christmas Party.