The NMSU Floral Team is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Centerpiece Sale.

Pre-order by Nov. 21. There will be a small amount of extra items available the day of the sale, Nov. 26, Skeen Hall, Room W138.

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.

An Enchilada Fundraiser will be held Nov. 21, 12 to 1 p.m. (pick up only), 100 West Cafe, 945 College Drive.

The plate of red enchiladas with beans and rice is only $7. Cash or Venmo accepted. Hosted by National Society Minorities Hospitality (NSMH) featuring Alma's Kitchen.

A Special Seminar will be held Nov. 21, 1:30 p.m., Knox 201.

Professor Marcelo Sternberg, School of Plant Sciences and Food Security, Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University will present "Effects of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems in Israel: Lessons from a long-term experiment." Everyone is welcome!

A session for The Small Farm and Ranch Sustainability Series will be held Nov. 21, 6 to 8 p.m., Large Annex on the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds, 3229 Rodeo Road. The topic of discussion will be: Forage/Hay, Improved Pasture and Rangeland.

Fee is $10 to cover materials and refreshments.

A Pesticide Applicators Workshop will be held Nov. 21, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Isleta Resort and Casino Golf Course, 4001 New Mexico Highway 47.

Pesticide applicator training for both continuing education units and pre-licenses. The registration fee is $50 by Nov. 19. Free for NMSU Specialists. Online registration is available.

The Strong Seniors Stay Young Class will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 21, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Mesalands Community College. Class started Aug. 27.

Spaces are limited so do not delay! Come by the Quay County Extension Office to pick up an enrollment packet. Registration cost is $20, to be paid the first day of class!

Please join us this week, Nov. 22 for lunch! This week's theme is: Southwestern/Mexican! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $12 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entree, and dessert with iced tea, water, or coffee. Regular lunch seating is on a walk-in basis. However, if you have a group of 8 or more, please contact us to make special arrangements for seating and menu choices.

The Fall 2019 lunches are from Sep. 18 thru Dec. 6. We will be closed for: Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 25 - 29).

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. But you will need a permit for the lunches. The E-Permit is a free single-day permit. For more information on all parking options, please go to https://park.nmsu.edu/visitor.

The 4-H | Open Enrollment for Quay County will be Nov. 22 - Jan. 31, 2020.

For more information, please stop by or call the Extension office. Jason, Joyce, or Colette will be happy to answer any questions that you may have!

A PES (Plant and Environmental Sciences) Graduate Seminar will be held Nov. 22, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 200.

Esmaiil Mokarighahrood will present Site-Specific Calibration and Validation of TEROS 12 Sensor Performance in Clay Soils.

The StrongWomen Program will be held Mondays and Wednesdays Nov. 25, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Eagle Park Community Center. Program began Sep. 9.

$10 participation fee and Physician Authorization due at first attended class. The class duration is 12 weeks.

The Hemp Growers Round Table Discussion will be held Nov. 26, 1 to 3 p.m, Rio Arriba Cooperative Extension Service Office, State Road 544.

Discussion to give the growers a chance to meet and learn from each other about hemp production.

The Forage Growers Workshop will be held Dec. 3, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., UNM Valencia Campus, 280 La Entrada Road.

Registration fee is $20 available online to pay with credit cards, checks, or at-the-door. Registration begins at 8 a.m.

The Hay and Forage Growers workshop will be held Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m., McGee Park, 41 Rd 5568.

The $30 early registration includes lunch, door prizes, and 5 NMSU applicator CEU's.

Please join us this week, Dec. 4 and 6 for lunch! This week's theme is: Italian! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $12 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entree, and dessert with iced tea, water, or coffee. Regular lunch seating is on a walk-in basis. However, if you have a group of 8 or more, please contact us to make special arrangements for seating and menu choices.

The Fall 2019 lunches are from Sep. 18 thru Dec. 6. We will be closed for: Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 25 - 29).

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. But you will need a permit for the lunches. The E-Permit is a free single-day permit. For more information on all parking options, please go to https://park.nmsu.edu/visitor.

The Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers Dec. 4, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition.

A Private Applicators CEU Workshop will be held Dec. 5, 9 a.m., Quay CES Office.

Cost for lunch will be $10; pay cash or check at the door. RSVP by Dec. 2, if you plan to attend.

The last Specialty Cooking Class will be held Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Peralta Methodist Church, Community Education Bldg, 25 Wesley Road.

The EASY Candy Making class focuses on gaining skill or understanding of specific cuisines or food preparation methods. A $10 participation fee covers handouts, supplies, and lunch! Please RSVP by Dec. 2.

A session for The Small Farm and Ranch Sustainability Series will be held Dec. 5, 6 to 8 p.m., Large Annex on the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds, 3229 Rodeo Road. The topic of discussion will be: Farm and Ranch Sustainability.

Fee is $10 to cover materials and refreshments.

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, 5 to 7 p.m. at 100 West Cafe 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. But you will need a permit for the lunches. The E-Permit is a free single-day permit. For more information on all parking options, please go to https://park.nmsu.edu/visitor.

A PES (Plant and Environmental Sciences) Graduate Seminar will be held Dec. 6, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 200.

Calen McKenzie will present Profiling of Photosynthetic Pigments in Lutescent Capsicum Mutants. Curt Pierce will present Assessing Water Use Efficiency in Field-Grown Pecans Under A Partial Root Zone Irrigation Regime.

The SARE Conference will be held Dec. 10, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Registration and coffee at 8 a.m.), UNM Valencia Campus, 280 La Entrada Road.

The NM Sustainable Agriculture Conference, a single day conference, sponsored by the WSARE that aims to promote new and time-tested methods of agriculture that preserve our land and water while improving the lives of farmers and the community. The focus of this year's conference will be on sustainable pest and disease management and technologies to improve agriculture infrastructure. The conference is free and lunch will be provided.

The Art of Wine Tasting workshop will be held Dec. 11, 6 p.m., Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW.

Learn the subtle art of wine tasting with Dr. Gill Giese, NMSU Wine Grape specialist. Prior registration and payment of $20 (cash or check to NMSU) is required for the event. Please pay at the Bernalillo County Extension Office or contact John Garlisch.

The event will be limited to 30 people. This is a 21+ older event. Please note the change in price for this event.

The WSARE Grant Proposal Writing Workshop will be held Dec. 11, 9 to 12 p.m., Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd NW.

Join us following the NM Sustainable Agriculture Conference to learn how to successfully write, submit, and receive grant proposals to fund innovation and research on your farms or institutions. Presented by Jim Freeburn, WSARE Professional Development Coordinator. Event is free and open to the public.

FSPCA (Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance), instructor-led, face-to-face courses, will be held accordingly:

• Dec. 12 | Las Cruces - 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Registration fee includes instruction, manual with materials, and AFDO certificate.

The 4-H | Baking Workshop will be held Dec. 20, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Quay County Extension Office.

The workshop is for novice, junior, and senior 4-H members. We will be making cookies for the Methodist Church's Christmas Cantata and you will also get to take a plate home! The workshop counts as your community service. RSVP by Dec. 13, so that we will have enough supplies for everyone.

The NCAC 24 Meeting will be held Jan. 9 - 10, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.

Meeting to discuss research that is being done in agricultural education. We will also discuss potential partners in research with other departments. Online registration available! Fee is $75.

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.

The Master Food Preserver - Live Webinar will be held for 8 weeks on Fridays, Jan. 24 - Mar. 20, 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Course is for participants who would like to be a certified master food preserver volunteer, complete application for program, and have canning experience. Must participate in all 8 online sessions and hands-on laboratory to become certified. Fee is $160 and includes manuals, materials, and supplies for course. Space is limited.

The Strong Seniors Stay Young Class will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 28 - Apr. 30, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Mesalands Community College, A-219.

Registration cost is $20; to be paid the first day of class! Come by the Quay County Extension Office to pick up an enrollment packet. Space is limited, so do not delay!

The New Mexico Chile Conference will be held Feb. 3 - 4.

Details forthcoming!

A Pesticide Applicators Workshop will be held Feb. 6, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., San Juan County McGee Park, 41 Road 5568.

Pesticide applicator training for both continuing education units and pre-licenses. The registration fee is $50 by Feb. 4. Free for NMSU Specialists. Online registration is available.

A Pesticide Applicators Workshop will be held Feb. 13, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., New Mexico Junior College, Training and Outreach Building, 1 Thunderbird Circle.

Pesticide applicator training for both continuing education units and pre-licenses. The registration fee is $50 by Feb. 11. Free for NMSU Specialists. Online registration is available.

The Starting A Home-Based Food Business Workshop will be held Feb. 20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Santa Fe Extension Office, 3229 Rodeo Road.

Everything you need to know about starting your home-based food business in one day! Expert and research-based knowledge provided in order to learn how to navigate your business.

The Master Food Preserver - Hands-On: Face to Face Lab will be held Mar. 25 - 27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, 940 College Drive, Room 331.

Course is for participants with canning experience that have completed the 8 week online Master Food Preserver program. Fee is $160 and includes manuals, materials, and supplies for course. Space is limited.