The Pre-License Pesticide Applicators Training will be held Apr. 12 - Dec. 1, via Zoom.

Each pesticide applicator will be able to build their own program to fit their needs and interests with the recorded series of 1 hour presentations worth 1 CEU per presentation.

The NM Forage Presentations will be held Apr. 12 - Dec 15, via Zoom.

A selected few presentations to complete for pesticide license renewal. Topics include weed and pest control. Must register first in order to view presentation.

The Dollar Store Crafts Workshop will be held Apr. 12, various times, Lea County Extension Office, 101B South Commercial.

Come learn how to make up some cute home decor with finds from the store. Space is limited for each program. Please plan to wear a mask and abide by current Health Orders.

• Tiered Tray - 9 a.m.
• Front Door Sign - 10:30 a.m.
• Lantern Program - 1:30 p.m.

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 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).

The COVID-19 Vaccine Education Webinars will be held Apr. 13 - 14, 6 p.m., via Zoom.

Webinars are free and will discuss the science behind vaccinations, controlling the spread, and the efficacy of the vaccines with a public Q&A session.

Dates:

• Register for Apr. 13 Session
• Register for Apr. 14 Session

La Serie de Aprendizaje Temprano - En Español se llevará acabo los Martes, Abril 13 - 20, 6 p.m., en Zoom.

Un entrenamiento gratis acerca del estrés, fortaleza y aprendizaje temprano.

The Pollinator Workshop Series will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, Apr. 13 - 22, 2 p.m., online.

Topics include butterflies, bees, and pollinator habitat. Contact host for registration information.

Dates: Apr. 13, 15, 20, 22

The ACES Coffee Talk Series will be held Wednesdays, Apr. 14 - 28, 9 a.m., via Zoom.

Come and get the full scoop on what we have brewing for the Spring 2021 semester in all our academic departments.

Dates:

• Apr. 14 | ANRS (Animal and Range Sciences)
• Apr. 21 | FCS (Family and Consumer Sciences)
• Apr. 28 | FWCE (Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Ecology)

The 100 West Café Lunches will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Apr. 14 - May 7, Noon to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

Lunches are $12 per person and include your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea or coffee. Meals are prepared and served by HRTM 363 and 413 students under the direction of chef John Hartley following COVID-19 safe practices.

Dates:

• Apr. 14 and 16 | Creole
• Apr. 21 and 23 | Spring Menu
• Apr. 28 and 30 | Pacific Rim
• May 5 and 7 | Italian

The 4-H | Judging Practice will take place Apr. 14 - May 26, Wednesdays, 3 to 5 p.m. and Fridays, 9 to 11 a.m., various locations; in-person and Zoom.

We will be traveling throughout the county holding contest practices. Show up and learn about a contest you are interested in. All members (Clover buds, Novice, Juniors and Seniors) are invited to participate in county contests, regardless if you want to move onto District or State contests.

Dates: Apr. 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30; May 5, 7, 12, 14, 26

The Early Learning Series - English will be held Wednesdays, Apr. 14 - 21, 6 p.m., via Zoom.

Join us for a free webinar series on stress, resilience and early learning.

The Chile Pepper Institute Spring Sale will be held Apr. 15 - 16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fabian Garcia Science Center, 113 W. University Avenue.

The spring sale will feature a variety of chile peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, tomatillos, and herbs. These have all been grown by the Chile Pepper Institute staff and NMSU students. The event will be outdoors, following COVID-19 safety protocols.

The Next Chapter Series will be held Thursdays, April 15 - 29, 9 a.m., via Zoom.

This award-winning series celebrates the latter years of life by providing strategies for the ability to live as healthy and independent older adults.

The Learning to Live with Fire Series will be held Thursdays, Apr. 15 - May 6, Noon, via Zoom.

Join us each Thursday to learn how to be prepared for the upcoming fire season.

A PES Graduate Seminar will be held Apr. 16, 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., via Zoom.

Vesh Thapa, PhD Candidate, will present Soil Health Response to Cover Crops Under Limited Irrigation Winter Wheat-Sorghum-Fallow System in Eastern New Mexico.

Contact Rachel Giaonnini for Zoom information.

The Lets Get Cooking! Hybrid Class Series will be held on the third Tuesday of every month Apr. 20 - Dec. 14, 5:15 to 6:45 p.m., in-person or online.

Online registration available with credit card or check payment options. Fee is $10 per class or $40 for the Bundle Option when you choose all classes.

Dates: Apr. 20, May 18, June 15, Sep. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 9, Dec. 14

The Tech Tuesdays Hybrid: Business Workshop Series will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, Apr. 20 - Nov. 23, 1:30 to 3 p.m., in-person or online.

Online registration available with credit card or check payment options. Fee is $10 per class or $50 for the Bundle Option when you choose 5 or more classes.

Dates: May 25, June 22, July 20, Aug. 24, Sep. 21, Oct. 26, Nov. 23

The Drive-Thru Plant Sale will be held Apr. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Skeen Hall parking lot, 2787 Knox Street.

Plants available are succulents, houseplants, and cacti. All customers must wear a mask and remain in their vehicle during the sale. Brought to you by the Floral Team.

The NMSU Climate Change Education Seminar Series (NMSUCCESS) will be held Apr. 21 - 22, various times, via Zoom.

Dates:

• Apr. 21: 6 p.m. | Ray Archuleta, David Johnson
• Apr. 22: TBA | Michelle Graves

The Ready, Set, Grow! Webinar Series will run March thru June, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 3 pm, via Zoom.

Join the series to learn more about various gardening-related topics. Presenters will include County and State Extension Specialists with experience in horticulture, insects, and food.

Dates: Apr. 21; May 5, 19; June 2, 16; July 7, 21; Aug. 4, 18; Sep. 1, 15; Oct. 6, 20

The (BPCS) Better Process Control School Foods Course will be held Apr. 21 - May 13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., via Zoom.

The course will be for all operators of thermal processing and packaging systems. Online registration available to be paid via credit card or mailing a check.

• Acidified (5 sessions) - $375
• Low Acid (8 sessions) - $600

Dates: Apr. 21 - 22, 28 - 29, May 5 - 6, 12 - 13

The Ask the Extension Agent Webinar will be held Apr. 22, 12 to 1 p.m., via Zoom.

Please join us for this webinar where we will discuss trees, plants, bugs, gardening, cattle, pigs, lambs etc. And take your burning questions to all of the above and more!!!

The Growing Forward Farm Volunteer Work Days will be held Fridays, Apr. 23 - May 21, 9 a.m. to Noon, location TBA.

If you are interested in being a continuous volunteer or joining occasionally at the farm, please complete the intake form or register to join us.

Dates: Apr. 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21

The last session of the Sam Steel Seminar Series will be held Apr. 23, 9 to 10 a.m., via Zoom (meeting ID: 919 5863 9915).

The Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow organization is excited to announce the second session of the Sam Steel Webinar Series. Connect with accomplished NMSU alumni, network and learn about the diverse industries served by the College of ACES.

Dates:

• Feb. 17 - Dr. Jaime Castillo, U.S. Border Patrol
• Mar. 17 - Dr. Ivette Guzman, ACES - Plant and Environmental Sciences
• Apr. 23 - Nathaniel Roybal, NMSU Professor

A PES Graduate Seminar will be held Apr. 23, 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., via Zoom.

Harmanpreet Kaur, PhD Candidate, will present Improvement of Field Adapted Nanochloropsis oceanica Strain Performance and Composition.

Contact Rachel Giaonnini for Zoom information.

The Hemp Coffee Hour will be held Mondays, Apr. 26 - June 21, 9 a.m., via Zoom.

Hemp Coffee Hour is an opportunity to learn from researchers working with hemp at other universities.

Dates: Apr. 26; May 10, 24; June 7, 21

The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held Apr. 27 - 28, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. both days, via Zoom.

Online registration available! Pay with credit card or P-Card only! Fee is $45: NM residents or $90: Out-of-State residents. Deadline: Apr. 16 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!

A PES Graduate Seminar will be held Apr. 30, 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., via Zoom.

Akram Benali, PhD Candidate, will present Irrigation with RO Concentrate and Brackish Groundwater Impacts Pecan Trees Growth and Physiology.

Contact Rachel Giaonnini for Zoom information.

A PES Graduate Seminar will be held May 7, 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., via Zoom.

Kelly Laje, PhD Candidate, will present Photoprotection and Anti-Melanogenesis of MNT-1 Melanoma.

Contact Rachel Giaonnini for Zoom information.

The NM Food Protection Alliance Conference will be held May 11 - 12, 9 to 11 a.m. both days, via Zoom.

Please join us for this Free conference! The first day will be a two-hour session of brief member updates and the second day will include a panel discussion of Food Supply Disruptions, Covid-19 related issues and such topics.

The Walk with Ease Self Directed Program will be held Tuesdays, May 18 - June 22, 9 a.m., via Zoom.

Wanting to get more activity at your own time and pace with the support of a coach and team members? Plan to join us for Walk with Ease, a six-week program.

The Windmill Technology Certification Workshop will be held June 2 - 5, Noon, Agricultural Institute (behind NMSU Police Department), 725 College Drive.

Join us for a comprehensive training workshop in traditional windmill water lifting applications. Conducted by several of the industry leading experts, with classroom, shop laboratory, and field demonstration instructional settings.

The NM Youth Ranch Management Camp will be held June 13 - 18 at the CS Cattle Company Ranch.

The camp is open to youth ages 15 - 19 for the opportunity to learn management skills behind ranching. Deadline for application is Apr. 16 and once accepted, a fee of $300 is required to cover a portion of the participant expenses.