The Ready, Set, GROW! Webinar Series will be held every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3 p.m., via Zoom.

With a surge in gardening questions and requests for gardening presentations the free gardening series is available to the public.

Dates: Aug. 17; Sep. 21; Oct. 19; Nov. 16; Dec. 14

The Curry County Fair will be held Aug. 17 - 20.

Please see County website for more information.

The Taos County Fair will be held Aug. 19 - 21.

Please see County website for more information.

The Water Bath Canning Workshop will be held Aug. 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lea County Extension Office.

Learn to can fruits, jams/jellies, pickles, and salsa using USDA Water Bath Canning Methods. Pre-registration required by Aug. 17. $15 fee, for supplies, is due at sign-up. For Adults Only!

The Roosevelt County Fair will be held Aug. 21 - 28.

Please see County website for more information.

The Valencia County Fair will be held Aug. 21 - 28.

Please see County website for more information.

The ACES Camp will be held Aug. 22, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., ACES, 940 East College Drive.

The College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) and the 4-H Youth Development Office presents this year's ACES Camp!

All 8th - 12th grade students are invited to experience a day of FREE hands-on activities learning about career opportunities available. T-shirt and lunch are included. Space is limited.

The Food Protection Alliance Conference will be held Aug. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bernalillo County 4-H Center, 1510 Menaul Ext, NW.

The free conference is a networking opportunity for regulating agencies and the private sector with the common goal of protecting the NM Food Industry and its Food Supply Chain. Online registration available. Deadline: Aug. 19 at 5 p.m.

The last of the Water Bath Canning Workshops will be held Aug. 24, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Bernalillo Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW.

Learn safe food preservation practices in-person in this hands-on class. Fee is $20. Registration required.

• Aug. 24 - Tomatoes and Fruit

The Hidalgo County Fair will be held Aug. 25 - 28.

Please see County website for more information.

The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held Aug. 30 - 31, 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: Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!

The Pest Management Workshop will be held Aug. 30, 8 a.m., Los Lunas Agricultural Science Center, 1036 Miller Road.

The free, hands-on workshop will give forage growers a chance to learn the latest in alfalfa and grass pasture pest management strategies. Please dress accordingly as much of the event will take place outdoors.

The Pressure Canning Vegetables Workshop will be held Aug. 31, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Bernalillo Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW.

Learn safe food preservation practices in-person in this hands-on class. Fee is $20. Registration required.

The Socorro County Fair will be held Aug. 31 - Sep. 4.

Please see County website for more information.

The Welcome Home, Aggies! Street Festival will be held Aug. 31, 5 to 8 p.m., College Drive between Gerald Thomas and Skeen Hall.

Join us for good food, good music, and a good time as we welcome all students home to Aggieland! All students are invited to attend!

The McKinley and Cibola Bi-County Fair will be held Sep. 1 - 5.

Please see County website for more information.

The Heart of New Mexico Fiber and Arts Gathering will be held Sep. 3 - 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wildlife West Nature Park & Rescue Zoo, off of I-40 east of Albuquerque.

Come join us for a fun-filled weekend! There will be vendors, competitions, activities for the kids, native wild animals, live music, and yummy things to eat!

Park admission helps feed, house, and care for the rescued native wild animals. Adults: $9; Seniors: $7; Students: $5; Children under 5: Free.

The ACES Council Meeting will be held Sep. 6, 7 p.m., Location TBA.

Meetings will be held the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month.

The Pesticide Applicators Training will be held Sep. 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (sign-in at 7:15 a.m.), NM Junior College HTO 125 Training Room, 5317 Lovington Highway.

Online registration available! Early registration is $50; late registration is $60; and NMSU Employees may attend for free. 5 CEUs available. Light refreshments provided during the event.

The NM State Fair will be held Sep. 8 - 18.

Please see their website for more information.

The Extension Homemakers Holiday Show will be held Sep. 10, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Yucca Building, Lea County Fairgrounds.

Come see demonstrations on Fall and Christmas Crafts, holiday recipes, and homemade gifts. No Registration is required. Participants will receive a booklet with craft instructions and recipes.

The Otero County Fair will be held Sep. 21 - 24.

Please see County website for more information.

The Shiprock Junior Livestock Show will be held Sep. 22 - 24.

Please see their website for more information.

The Stitching with Fabric Panels Workshop will be held Sep. 22 - 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days, Lea County Extension Office.

Do you purchase panels, but do not know what to do with them? Here is your chance! Come learn how to create quilts, table runners, wall hangings, and much more at this workshop. There is no fee for the workshop, but you must purchase your own supplies. Call the Extension Office to sign up.

The Grant County Fair will be held Sep. 22 - 24.

Please see County website for more information.

AG Day will be held Sep. 24. Save the Date!

More details forthcoming!

The International Pepper Conference will be held Sep. 26 - 28, Tucson Marriott University Park.

Early bird deadline is Aug. 26. Co-hosted by Curry Farms, University of Arizona, and NMSU.

The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held Sep. 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: Sep. 16 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!

The Growing Garlic and Shallots Workshop will be held Sep. 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd NE.

Learn more about the wonders of growing garlic and shallots. Fee is $5, at-the-door, for non-Master Gardeners.

The Southern NM State Fair will be held Sep. 28 - Oct. 2.

Please see their website for more information.

The Eastern NM State Fair will be held Oct. 2 - 8.

Please see their website for more information.

The BPCS (Better Process Control School) Course - Spanish will be held Oct. 4 - 20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., online via Zoom.

The certfication courses are for managers and supervisors of food processing operations of thermal procession systems, acidification, and container closure evaluation programs for Acidified canned foods.

Two options available: 4 days for $450 or 6 days for $550. Deadline is Sep. 20.

The Southwestern NM State Fair will be held Oct. 5 - 9.

Please see their website for more information.

The Sierra County Fair will be held Oct. 5 - 9.

Please see County website for more information.

The Annual Meeting and Luncheon for Lea County Extension Homemaker Members will be held Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Yucca Building, Lea County Fairgrounds.

The meeting will include presentations from each of the extension clubs, county awards, and election of officers.

The Welcoming Ceremony will be held Oct. 20, Time TBA, tent between Gerald Thomas and Skeen Hall.

All new ACES students (freshmen and transfer) will be recognized and welcomed in to the ACES family. All ACES Seniors will also be recognized for their time as Aggies.

The 4-H | Ranch Horse Show for Lea County will be held Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jake McClure Arena, Lea County Fairgrounds.

Divisions: 2 year-old; 3 year-old; 9 to 13 Youth; 14 to 18 Youth; and Adult Open.

The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held Oct. 25 - 26, 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: Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!

The 4-H | Adult Forum will be held Nov. 12, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., McGee Park, 41 Road 5568.

The one day event provides training opportunities through workshops and sessions for 4-H volunteer leaders, parents, and 4-H agents. Online registration available; Aug. 15! Early registration: $40 by Oct. 15; $50 afterwards. Deadline: Oct. 31.

The Sam Steel Society - Induction Ceremony will be held Dec. 9, 3 p.m., Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 North Horseshoe Street.

College of ACES graduating students will be recognized for their academic achievements with a certificate of induction into the Sam Steel Society.