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 Public Hearings On Hemp Regulations will be held this July at 2 p.m. at various locations in New Mexico.

Please see website for specific details and registration.

• July 16 - Las Cruces
• July 18 - Santa Fe
• July 24 - Albuquerque

The Learning Games Lab will host summer sessions, July 17 - Aug. 2, Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 173.

Lab consultants will participate in game design and multimedia activities, play games in development, and give our developers feedback to improve design.

Session dates (grades as of Fall 2019):

• July 17 - 19 - 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (6 - 8 grades)
• July 29 - Aug. 2 - 1 to 4:30 p.m. (9 - 12 grades)

The Horsemanship Camp will be held July 17 - Aug. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., NMSU Equine Education Center, 750 Stewart Street.

Registration is $300 and includes all necessary equipment, snacks, and t-shirt. Participants will learn horsemanship skills and techniques with an emphasis on safety and fun! It will be a great week with lots of time in the saddle. Camp is geared toward youth ages 7-13 and will include hands on activities learning about equine health, nutrition, anatomy, and how to ride.

The Cherry Wine Making Workshop will be held July 19, 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Los Lunas ASC, 1036 Miller Road.

Learn the basics of cherry culture and winemaking in New Mexico: varieties, IPM, harvest timing, processing fruit, adjusting the juice, selecting, preparing and adding yeast, fermentation. Registration fee is $20. Class size limit is 15 participants.

The Animal and Range Science Camp will be held July 22 - 26, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Knox Hall, 2980 South Espina Street.

This is a week long program designed for 7th to 10th graders. Students will engage in hands-on learning opportunities with current students and faculty. Workshops will cover a variety of topics including anatomy, nutrition, reproduction, and range science.

The 4-H | Quay County Rodeo will be held July 26 - 27. Rodeo entry deadline is July 12.

Further details coming soon!

The Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop will be held July 31, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Alcalde Agriculture Science Center.

A presentation will be first and then a hands-on session. Bring a small, sharp knife or grafting knife to the hands-on session. The workshop is free and limited to 20 participants.

The Large Animal Rescue Demonstration will be held Aug. 1, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Acoma Pueblo Community Center, 25 Pinsbaari Drive.

As part of the activities of Acoma Ag Day, John Allen, NMSU's Extension agricultural agent in Socorro County, will conduct the demonstration with a life-size horse mannequin. Continuing education units will be offered for attending the event.

The Free Well Water Testing Event will be held Aug. 3, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Farmington Museum, during the Farmington Growers Market.

Hosted by the NM Environment Department. The tests included are Electrical Conductivity, Sulfates, Nitrate, Arsenic, Fluoride, Iron and pH.

The Healthy Cuisine Cooking Classes will be held Tuesdays, Aug. 6 - Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Peralta Methodist Church, Community Education Bldg, 25 Wesley Road.

The classes focus on lowering sugar, salt, and/or fat in the diet! A $10 participation fee covers handouts, supplies, and lunch!

1. Aug. 6 - Healthy Greek/Mediterranean Cuisine (RSVP by Aug. 1)
2. Sep. 17 - Healthy Asian Cuisine (RSVP by Sep. 12)
3. Oct. 1 - Healthy Holiday Meals (RSVP by Sep. 26)

The Summer Fruit Tree Care Workshop will be held Aug. 7, 6 p.m., Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW.

Joran Viers, City of Albuquerque Forester and certified arborist, will speak about summer fruit tree care, thinning, watering, harvest, and other tips for your fruit trees. Cost is $5. Space limited to ~30 people. Plan to be outside. Please RSVP.

The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held Aug. 7, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 297, 940 College Drive.

Online registration available by credit card or check. Fee is $35 until Aug. 6 at noon; otherwise $50 at the door. Includes: lunch, training manual and certificate of course completion.

The North West New Mexico Local Food Summit will be held Aug. 8-9, Farmington Civic Center.

Hosted by the Farmington Local Food Taskforce.

The Annual Field Day for Tucumcari will be held Aug. 8, registration at 4:30 p.m. with a catered dinner at 5:45 pm., Agricultural Science Center at Tucumcari.

The dinner program will feature guest speaker, Tom Sidwell, President, NM Cattle Growers Association. After dinner, a hay ride is planned to see our ongoing research projects. Refreshments will be served following the hay ride.

Everyone needs the chance to wind down on Friday afternoons! And it can be done so in a friendly and fun environment at The Adjustment Project (TAP).

Join us, once a month, at 100 West Cafe from 5 to 7 p.m. for a cash bar of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages at modest prices. Appetizers are complimentary with a purchase of a beverage. All proceeds will benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.

Parking: Please park in the lot off Knox St. across from (west of) Gerald Thomas Hall. Parking is free after 4:30 pm for our dinners and TAP series.

The Large Animal Training will be held Aug. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Otero County Fairgrounds, 401 Fairgrounds Road.

Online registration is available by credit card or check. Fee is $20 and includes lunch and program. Deadline to register is Aug. 9 at 5 p.m.

The Quay County Fair will be held Aug. 14 - 17.

Further details coming soon!

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held Aug. 21, 9:30 a.m., Belen Masonic Hall.

Meetings are free and open to the public. This month's topic is: Caring for the Caregiver.

The Growing Herbs Workshop will be held Aug. 21, 6 p.m., Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW.

Sean Ludden, owner of Nepatla Herb Farm in the North Valley, will talk about growing culinary and medicinal herbs in the RIo Grande Valley. Cost is $5.

The Hidalgo County Fair will be held Aug. 22 - 25.

More information is forthcoming!

The Specialty Cooking Classes will be held Thursdays, Aug. 29 - Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Peralta Methodist Church, Community Education Bldg, 25 Wesley Road.

The classes focuses on gaining skill or understanding of specific cuisines or food preparation methods. A $10 participation fee covers handouts, supplies, and lunch!

1. Aug. 29 - Iron Chef (RSVP by Aug. 26)
2. Nov. 14 - Holiday Tea (RSVP by Nov. 11)
3. Dec. 5 - EASY Candy Making (RSVP by Dec. 2)

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held Sep. 18, 10 a.m., Jarales.

Meetings are free and open to the public. This month's topic is: Valencia Flour Mill Tour.

The 2019 Homecoming celebrations will be held Oct. 3 - 5.

The week's activities end with the Homecoming football game Saturday, Oct. 5, against the Liberty University Flames.

The next Listening Session will be held Oct. 3, 2 p.m., Eddy County Fairgrounds.

The session will be part of the Eastern New Mexico State Fair (ENMSF), after the Beef Show.

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held Oct. 16, 9:30 a.m., Belen Masonic Hall.

Meetings are free and open to the public. This month's topic is: ABO.

The Chihuahuan Desert Conference will be held Nov. 6 - 8, El Paso Zoo, 4001 East Paisano Drive.

This conference hopes to bring together scientists, students, academics, land managers, and the public to build relationships and protect treasured public lands for future generations.

The WAF Conference will be held Nov. 19 - 21, 8 am. to 5 p.m.

Further details forthcoming!

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m., Belen Masonic Hall.

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

The CES In-Service will be held Jan. 15 - 17.

The Extension In-Service is for agents and specialists and will provide an excellent opportunity not only for subject matter training but also the opportunity to network with colleagues.

More information is forthcoming!