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 Hemp Coffee Hour will be held Mondays, Mar. 8 - May 17, 9 a.m., via Zoom.

Hemp Coffee Hour is an opportunity to learn from researchers working with hemp at other universities. The next speaker, Dr. Jason Griffin, Kansas State University, who will be talking about his experience with industrial hemp.

Dates: Mar. 8 and 22; Apr. 5 and 19; May 3 and 17

The Young Chefs : From Cooking to Science Webinar will be held Tuesdays, Mar. 9 - 16, 4 p.m., online.

The Coping with COVID Burnout Series will be held Tuesdays, Mar. 9 - 30, 2 to 3 p.m., via Zoom.

The webinar series will focus on the strategies to manage chronic stress related to the ongoing pandemic.

The Raising Ranchers Webinar Series will be held Mar. 10, 6 to 8 p.m., via Zoom.

The webinars will cover topics relating to animal health, land management, and ranch planning specifically for New Mexico. 1.5 CEUs available.

The ACES Coffee Talk Series will be held Mar. 10 - Apr. 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:

• Mar. 10 | AEAB (Ag. Economics and Ag. Business)
• Mar. 17 | SHRTM (School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Mgt.)
• Mar. 24 | AXED (Ag. and Extension Education)
• Mar. 31 | PES (Plant and Environmental Sciences)
• Apr. 7 | EPPWS (Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science)
• 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, Mar. 10 - 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:

• Mar. 10 and 12 | Southwestern/Mexican
• Mar. 17 and 19 | Caribbean
• Mar. 24 and 26 | French
• Mar. 31 | Spanish (closed April 2 for Spring Holiday)
• Apr. 7 and 9 | Greek
• Apr. 14 and 16 | Creole
• Apr. 21 and 23 | Spring Menu
• Apr. 28 and 30 | Pacific Rim
• May 5 and 7 | Italian

The NWNM Pesticide CEU Workshop will be held Mar. 10, 1 to 5 p.m., San Juan County Cooperative Extension, 213-A South Oliver Drive.

Join us for the FREE Pesticide CEU workshop. Participants will receive 5 NMDA CEU credits for attending and may choose to participate online or in person (space limitations may apply).

The Learning to Live with Fire - Lunch and Learn Series will be held Thursdays, Mar. 11 - 25, Noon, via Zoom.

New Mexicans are starting to embrace that learning to live with fire is easier than being caught off guard and unprepared. Given this ever-expanding awareness and even appreciation of the inevitable reality of reoccurring fire (sorry Smokey), we invite you to join us each Thursday in March for a lunch and learn on how to be prepared for wildfire.

The Fruit Grower Workshop will be held Mar. 11 - 12, 9 a.m. to Noon, via Zoom.

Topics include pollinator conservation in orchards; updates on jujube cultivar trials; protecting fruit trees from wildlife; and more!

The Lets Get Cooking! Hybrid Class Series will be held on the third Tuesday of every month (Mar. 16 - June 15 and Sep. 21 to Dec. 14), 4 to 6 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.

The High Altitude Baking Workshop will be held Mar. 16, 6 p.m., via Zoom.

During Covid, everyone is baking! There are shortages in flour, sourdough starter, and many other items. Learn science-based baking tips for success in high altitudes. I have taught this class many times and it is a proven winner! Plus during COVID, it is FREE!

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: Mar. 17; Apr. 7 and 21; May 5 and 19; June 2 and 16; July 7 and 21; Aug. 4 and 18; Sep. 1 and 15; Oct. 6 and 20

The Tech Tuesdays Hybrid: Business Workshop Series will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, Mar. 23 - 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.

La Serie de Aprendizaje Temprano - En Español se llevará acabo los Martes, Marzo 30 – Abril 20, 6 p.m., en Zoom.

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

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

The Early Learning Series - English will be held Wednesdays, Mar. 31 - Apr. 21, 6 p.m., via Zoom.

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

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!