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 Las Cruces Tree Stewards Training will be held Wednesdays, Oct. 2 to Nov. 20, 8 a.m. to Noon, Frank O'Brien Papen Center, 304 Bell Avenue. Volunteers are currently being sought.

Training consists of 32 hours and the class is limited to the first 20 applicants. Classes are taught by experienced community professionals, including NMSU Extension faculty member, Marissa Thompson. In exchange for the training, volunteers are asked to commit 40 hours of volunteer service over the next 12 months planting or caring for trees in public spaces or aiding in educational efforts about trees.

The Nara Visa Cowboy Gathering will be held Sep. 21 - 22, Time, TBA, Nara Visa Community Center.

There will be live music, horseshoe pitching, roping, and a Saturday night chuck wagon dinner.

The StrongWomen Program will be held Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Sep. 23, 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 How to Support Pollinators in Northern NM Workshop will be held Sep. 24, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Alcalde Sustainable Agriculture Science Center, 371 County Road 40.

The workshop will include a field tour of wildflower mixes being tested at the science center for attracting and supporting pollinators. Donald Martinez, Agricultural Agent, NMSU's Rio Arriba County Extension Office, will facilitate the workshop. Fee is $10, which includes a light refreshment.

An ACES Council Meeting will be held Sep. 24, 6:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas, Rm. 200.

Meetings will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month.

Oct. 8; Nov. 5, 19

The Strong Seniors Stay Young Class will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sep. 24 - Nov. 21, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Mesaland's 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, Sep. 25 and 27 for lunch! This week's theme is: Greek! 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 Sep. 25, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

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

The AgAssembly will be held Sep. 26, 2 to 5 p.m. with reception to follow, New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.

Where agri-food startups + funders + industry connect. Registration is free and closes Sep. 19.

An NMSU Rodeo Competition will be held Sep. 26 at the Southern New Mexico State Fair.

The team will compete against other teams in the Grand Canyon Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, (Arizona and NM). Our Aggies will be competing in all of the traditional rodeo events as well as goat tying and breakaway roping for the ladies.

A PES (Plant and Environmental Sciences) Graduate Seminar will be held Sep. 27, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 200.

Josh Hargraves, Nuclear Science and Engineering, Oregon State University, will present Phytoremediation of Radioactive Soils in Grants, NM.

Another NMSU Rodeo Competition will be held Sep. 27-28 at Cochise College.

The 9th Annual Fired Up will be held Sep. 28, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Historic Railroad Depot, Main Street and 2nd Street.

Free Admission! Enjoy merchant sidewalk sales, a car show, live performances, fireworks, and much more!

The Aggie Experience and ACES Breakout will be held Sep. 28 and Nov. 16, time and location, TBA.

Aggie Experience is a recruiting event hosted by NMSU. It is a one-day event and usually Junior and Senior high school students attend. Prospective students will visit the College of ACES for an informational session.

The 4-H | Stick Horse Race will be held Sep. 28, 2 p.m., Pete Domenici Rodeo Arena (during the Southern New Mexico State Fair). Registration begins at 1:30 p.m.

The race is for lil buckaroos ages 2 - 6 years. Bring your own stick horse or one can be loaned to you. No entry fee to race. Races will be by age division. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded. Sponsors: McMaster Pecan Farm and Horse N Hound

The 4-H | Open Enrollment for Quay County will be Oct. 1 - 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 Jujube Fruit Tasting Workshop will be eld Oct. 1, 2 to 4 p.m., Alcalde Sustainable Agriculture Science Center.

The public is invited to a free tasting workshop where participants may sample 40-plus varieties. The Limit is 40 participants. A presentation about jujube flowering and fruiting habits will be included with Shengrui Yao, NMSU Extension Fruit Specialist, facilitating.

The last Healthy Cuisine Cooking Class will be held Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Peralta Methodist Church, Community Education Bldg, 25 Wesley Road.

The class will focus on lowering sugar, salt, and/or fat in the diet! The theme is Healthy Holiday Meals (RSVP by Sep. 26). A $10 participation fee covers handouts, supplies, and lunch!

Please join us this week, Oct. 2 and 4 for lunch! This week's theme is: Spanish! 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 Oct. 2, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

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

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

The week's activities begin with the ACES Door Decorating Contest and end with the Homecoming football game against the Liberty University Flames.

Two FSPCA, instructor-led, face-to-face courses, will be offered 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 360, 940 College Drive.

• Oct. 3
• Dec. 12

Registration fee of $300 includes: Instruction, manual with materials, and AFDO certificate.

The ACES Branding Ceremony will be held Oct. 3, 4 p.m., 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 next Listening Session will be held Oct. 3, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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

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, 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 100 West Cafe for a cash bar of specialty cocktails, beers, wines (featuring Luna Rossa), 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.

The ACES Homecoming Recognition Breakfast will be held Oct. 4, 8 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, inside tent by windmill.

Please join us for the Homecoming Recognition Breakfast!

A PES (Plant and Environmental Sciences) Graduate Seminar will be held Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall Auditiorium, Rm. 194.

Brian Baldwin, PES Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient, MS State University, will present A Path of Forage Research – from Alfalfa to Zoos.

The Quay County Fun Run/Walk will be held Oct. 5, 7:15 to 7:45 a.m., Kvol's Park.

Registration forms can be picked up prior to the event at the Extension Office or at the park the day of the event. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and youth under 18 must have parent's signature. Participants will be given numbers at registration, which will be used to determine who completes the course and receives a t-shirt.

Please join us this week, Oct. 9 and 11 for lunch! This week's theme is: Caribbean! 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 Oct. 9, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

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

An NMSU Rodeo Competition will be held Oct. 11-12 at Mesalands Community College.

A PES (Plant and Environmental Sciences) Graduate Seminar will be held Oct. 11, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 200.

Sarah Cerra will present Reverse Osmosis Concentrate Effects on Soil Characteristics and Microbial Habitat Under Atriplex. Srijana Dura will present Factors Contributing to the Reduction Phytopthora Capsici Blight in Jalapeno Pepper.

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.

Please join us this week, Oct. 16 and 18 for lunch! This week's theme is: Creole! 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 Oct. 16, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

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

Please join us for a special beverage presentation Oct. 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine. $25 per person. Price includes all beverages and appetizers.

Mark Burden, District Manager, Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits and Dr. Jean Hertzman will delight your taste buds with the best of Spanish wines from Penedes, to Rioja, to Priorat along with a selection of Tapas. Space is limited, so please RSVP in the HRTM office.

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 Oct. 18, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 200.

William Bosland will present Soil Surfactants Improve Soil and Plant Health. Jaylen Fuentes will present Visibility Estimation for Dust Events on the Lordsburg Playa.

The Thrive! event will take place Oct. 18 - 19, 6 to 8:30 p.m. and 9 to 12:15 p.m., Santa Fe County Extension Office, 3229 Rodeo Road.

A wellness conference centered on creating & maintaining health, happiness, and courage! Online registration available!

The Soil Health and Cover Crops will be held Oct. 19, 9 a.m., Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center, 4920 Rio Grande NW.

Rudy Garcia, NRCS Western Region Soil Health Specialist, will present on soil health and cover crops specific for NM. Class is $5 at the door cash or check to NMSU. The class will be primarily indoors, but may go outside.

The Ag Food And Safety Certification class will be held Oct. 22 - Nov. 12, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., San Juan College Center for Workforce Development.

Registration fee is $75. The certification course will cover topics including: writing a farm business plan; financial management; direct vs. wholesale marketing and sales; among others.

Please join us this week, Oct. 23 and 25 for lunch! This week's theme is: Pacific Rim! 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 Oct. 23, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

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

The HRTM International Dinner Series is one of the most gourmet dining experiences you can have in Las Cruces.

Held on Thursday nights, your evening starts at 6 p.m. with a wine tasting and an hors d’oeuvre reception in our Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine. Then dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. at 100 West Cafe. All are five course meals with specially paired wines. The dinners cost $65 per person.

Seats for all dinners must be purchased in advance. Please come in person to Gerald Thomas Hall Rm. 138 starting on Aug. 29 to purchase your ticket(s). Payment must be made the day dinner tickets are purchased – there are no refunds.

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 Oct. 25, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 200.

Heike Bucking, Dept. of Biology & Microbiology, South Dakota State University, will present Fairtrade in Beneficial Plant-Microbe Interactions/

Please join us this week, Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 for lunch! This week's theme is: Fall Menu! 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 Oct. 30, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

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

The 6th annual Grape Day will be held Oct. 30, 6 to 8 p.m., Fabian Garcia Science Center, 113 W. University Avenue, Room 158.

A reception with light refreshments (6 to 6:30 p.m.) and the opening remarks and guest lecture (6:30 to 8 p.m.) are part of the festivities. Guest speaker, Mr. George Zhuang, will talk about Achieving Sustainable Viticulture: From research to practice and grower innovations.

A PES (Plant and Environmental Sciences) Graduate Seminar will be held Nov. 1, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 200.

Jagdeep Singh will present Response of Desert Crop Guar Under Different Irrigation Practices in the Southern Great Plains. Marwah Sobhan-Neyaz will present Comparison of Swainsonine Biosynthetic Gene Clusters Among Swainsonine-Producing Fungi.

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.

An Intro to Aquaponics will be held Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Bernalillo CES Office, 4-H Bldg., 1500 Menaul Blvd Ext NW.

Aquaponics is the raising of fish and plants together in one system. Come learn the basics of Aquaponics; fish and plant management; water quality; permits and regulations; and other unique tips for an aquaponics operation.

Cost is $40 cash or check to NMSU by Oct. 25 to reserve spot. Lunch provided and off-site field trip. RSVP required! Class limited to 60 people with a wait list option.

The Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers Nov. 6, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

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

Please join us this week, Nov. 6 and 8 for lunch! This week's theme is: American! 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 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.

A PES (Plant and Environmental Sciences) Graduate Seminar will be held Nov. 8, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 200.

Jackson Powers will present Turfgrass Plant Water Status Influence on Herbicide Phytotoxicity and Efficacy.

Please join us this week, Nov. 13 and 15 for lunch! This week's theme is: French! 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 Nov. 13, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

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

The HRTM International Dinner Series is one of the most gourmet dining experiences you can have in Las Cruces.

Held on Thursday nights, your evening starts at 6 p.m. with a wine tasting and an hors d’oeuvre reception in our Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine. Then dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. at 100 West Cafe. All are five course meals with specially paired wines. The dinners cost $65 per person.

Seats for all dinners must be purchased in advance. Please come in person to Gerald Thomas Hall Rm. 138 starting on Aug. 29 to purchase your ticket(s). Payment must be made the day dinner tickets are purchased – there are no refunds.

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 Specialty Cooking Classes will be held Thursdays, Nov. 14 - 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. Nov. 14 - Holiday Tea (RSVP by Nov. 11)
2. Dec. 5 - EASY Candy Making (RSVP by Dec. 2)

A PES (Plant and Environmental Sciences) Graduate Seminar will be held Nov. 15, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 200.

Hugo Gutierrez, Geological Sciences Department, University of Texas, El Paso, will present Water Sourcing of Woody Desert Vegetation: Insights on the Dynamics of Soil-Water-Plant Interactions in Arid Ecosystems.

Please join us for a special beverage presentation Nov. 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine. $25 per person. Price includes all beverages and appetizers.

Get ready for the holidays with still and sparkling wines and cocktails that will make any party or family gathering a delight. Presented by Tony Cosgrove, District Manager, National Distributing Company. Space is limited, so please RSVP in the HRTM office.

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 PSA Grower Training - Roosevelt will be held Nov. 19, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 705 East Lime Street.

One-day event for fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about food safety. Registration is $35 by Nov. 15, otherwise $50 at-the-door. Fee includes: lunch, training manual, and certificate of course completion.

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

Further details forthcoming!

Please join us this week, Nov. 20 and 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 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 Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers Nov. 20, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

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

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.

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.

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 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!

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

The week's activities begin with the ACES Door Decorating Contest and end with the Homecoming football game against the Liberty University Flames.

The ACES Homecoming Recognition Breakfast will be held Oct. 4, 8 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, inside tent by windmill.

Please join us for the Homecoming Recognition Breakfast!

Please join us for a special beverage presentation Oct. 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine. $25 per person. Price includes all beverages and appetizers.

Mark Burden, District Manager, Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits and Dr. Jean Hertzman will delight your taste buds with the best of Spanish wines from Penedes, to Rioja, to Priorat along with a selection of Tapas. Space is limited, so please RSVP in the HRTM office.

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 6th annual Grape Day will be held Oct. 30, 6 to 8 p.m., Fabian Garcia Science Center, 113 W. University Avenue, Room 158.

A reception with light refreshments (6 to 6:30 p.m.) and the opening remarks and guest lecture (6:30 to 8 p.m.) are part of the festivities. Guest speaker, Mr. George Zhuang, will talk about Achieving Sustainable Viticulture: From research to practice and grower innovations.

An Intro to Aquaponics will be held Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Bernalillo CES Office, 4-H Bldg., 1500 Menaul Blvd Ext NW.

Aquaponics is the raising of fish and plants together in one system. Come learn the basics of Aquaponics; fish and plant management; water quality; permits and regulations; and other unique tips for an aquaponics operation.

Cost is $40 cash or check to NMSU by Oct. 25 to reserve spot. Lunch provided and off-site field trip. RSVP required! Class limited to 60 people with a wait list option.

Please join us for a special beverage presentation Nov. 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine. $25 per person. Price includes all beverages and appetizers.

Get ready for the holidays with still and sparkling wines and cocktails that will make any party or family gathering a delight. Presented by Tony Cosgrove, District Manager, National Distributing Company. Space is limited, so please RSVP in the HRTM office.

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.