Agenda

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Friday - November 2, 2007

10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Registration

1:00 - 1:30 pm

Introduction

Steve Anaya - New Mexico State University - Board of Regents

Welcome

Dr. Miley Gonzalez - Secretary and Director of New Mexico Department of Agriculture

Announcements

2:00 - 3:30 pm

A1: What's Under Your Feet: Understanding Southwestern Soil

Dr. Robert Flynn - NMSU - Extension Agronomist

B1: New Mexico Cattle Health Concerns

Dr. Manny Encinias - NMSU - Extension Livestock Specialist

C1: Navigating the Federal Maze: USDA Agencies and How They Can Help You

Rick Lopez FSA, Dennis Alexander NRCS, AFIS, NASS

Demo 1: Stock Dog Demonstration, Part I TBD

Mary Starr Charlton, Diana Decker - Southwest Herding Dog Association

3:30 - 4:00 pm: Break

4:00 - 5:00 pm

A2: Soil Amendments: Choosing What's Right for Your Farm

Dr. Linda Scheffe - NRCS

B2: Buying and Selling of Cattle: Video Auction

Ed Herron - Superior Livestock

C2: Basic Business Planning for Farm Operations

Patrick Sullivan - NMSU - Extension Economic Specialist

Demo 2: Stock Dog Demonstration, Part II

Mary Starr Charlton, Diana Decker - Southwest Herding Dog Association

Saturday - November 3, 2007

7:30 - 9:00 am: Registration

8:00 - 9:00 am

Introduction

Adan Encinias - Mayor of Moriarty

Welcome

Dr. Lowell Catlett - NMSU-Dean CAHE
Dr. Greg Mullen - NMSU - Director Small Farm Institute

9:30 - 10:30 am

A3: Choosing the Right Cover Crop for Your Farm Needs

Dr. Steve Gulden - NMSU - Director Alcalde Science Center

B3: Best Practices in Poultry Production

David Rigsby - Embudo Valley Organic

C3: Building a Loyal Membership Base for CSA Operations

Monte Skaarsgard - Los Poblanos Organics

Demo 3: Making Flower Arrangements

New Mexico State University flower Judging Team

HD3: Holiday Gifts and Treats From The Kitchen: Yeast Breads

Ann Marie Wilson - NMSU - Valencia County Home Economist
Katrina Uptain - NMSU - Valencia County ICAN Nutrition Educator

10:30 - 11:00 am: Break

11:00 - 12:00 pm

A4: Crop Rotations for Vegetable Production

Dr. Stephanie Walker - NMSU - Extension Vegetable Specialist

B4: Herd Improvement Practices for Improved Production

Dr. Clay Mathis - NMSU - Extension Livestock Specialist

C4: Know Your Enemy: Controlling Weeds and Brush By Attacking Their Weaknesses

Dr. Keith Duncan - NMSU - Brush and Weed Specialist

Demo 4: Making Flower Arrangements

New Mexico State University flower Judging Team

HD6: Holiday Gifts and Treats From The Kitchen: Quick Breads

Tanya Montoya - NMSU - Rio Arriba County Extension Home Economist

12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch

1:30-2:30 pm

A5: Producing High Quality Tree Fruit: Basic Tips

Dr. Ron Walser - NMSU - Urban Small Farm Specialist

B5: Aquaculture and its Potential: Production Basics

Manuel Uribarri - National Fish Hatchery

C5: Perfecting Direct to Consumer Sales: Roadside Stands and Farmer's Market Success Stories

Pam Roy - Co Director - Farm to Table

Demo 5: Value-Added Production: Making it Safe, Part I

Dr. Nancy Flores - NMSU - Extension Food Technology Specialist

HD4: Holiday Gifts and Treats From The Kitchen: Cookies

Sandy Taylor - NMSU - Sandoval County Extension Home Economist

2:30 - 2:45 pm: Break

2:45 - 3:45 pm

A6: Insects, Insect Populations, and Action Thresholds: Knowing When to Take Control Action

Dr. Carol Sutherland - NMSU - Extension Entomologist

B6: Small Livestock Health Programs

Pat Melendrez - NMSU - Extension Natural Resource Specialist

C6: Meat Processing and Federal Compliance

Linda Chittum - USDA - FSIS

AD6: Value-Added Production: Making it Safe, Part II

Dr. Nancy Flores - NMSU - Extension Food Technology Specialist

HD5: Holiday Gifts and Treats From The Kitchen: Jams and Jellies

Cindy Davis - NMSU - Bernalillo County Extension Home Economist
Elena Bowers - NMSU - McKinley County Extension Home Economist

3:45 - 4:00 pm: Break

4:00 - 5:00 pm

A7: Planning to Plant a Vineyard

Bernd Maier - NMSU - Viticulture Specialist

B7: Growing Alfalfa Hay: Variety Selection for Your Area and Target Market

Leonard Lauriault - NMSU - Forage Agronomist

C7: Tapping the Agri-Tourism Market: Is It Right For You?

Dora Dominguez - NMSU - Deputy Director for NMWORKS

Sunday - November 4, 2007

7:00-12:00 pm: Registration

8:00 - 9:00 am

Introduction

Harry Herrera - Chamber of Commerce - President

Welcome

Dr. Paul Gutierrez - NMSU - Extension Director

Announcements

9:00-10:00 am

A8: Variety Selection and Production Techniques for a Successful Cut Flower Operation

Sabine Whitley Green - NMSU - Plant and Environmental Science Department

B8: Small-Scale Swine Production

TBA

C8: Identifying and Entering Niche Markets

Craig Mapel - NMDA - Marketing Division
Le Adams - Co-Director - Farm to Table

Demo 8: Planning and Installing Drip Irrigation Systems, Part I

Dan Smeal - NMSU - AES - Irrigation Specialist

10:00 - 10:30 am: Break

10:30 -11:30 am

A9: Alternative Energy and the Modern Farm: Wind and Solar

TBA

B9: Bee Care and Honey Production in the Era of Colony Collapse Disorder

Chris Behl

C9: Farm Land Leasing: How To Get A Fair Deal

Dr. Jim Libbin - NMSU - Extension Farm Management Specialist

Demo 9: Planning and Installing Drip Irrigation Systems, Part II

Dan Smeal - NMSU - AES - Irrigation Specialist

11:30-1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00-2:00 pm

A10: Greenhouse Production for Off-Season Marketing

Don Bustos - Santa Cruz Farm and Greenhouse

B10: Heritage Breeds: Reaping the Benefits of Our Ancestor's Innovations

TBA

C10: Farm Fresh Cider: Production Possibilities and Perils

Ed Costanza

Demo 10: Mobile Matanza

Gilbert Suazo - TCEDC Agriculture Manager
Victor Mascarena - TCEDC Butcher

2:00 - 2:15 pm: Break

2:15 - 3:15 pm

A11: Growing Vegetable Starts for Your Farm and For Sale

TBA

B11: Controlling Big Animal Pests: From Mickey to Bambi

Dr. Jon Boren - NMSU - Wildlife Specialist

C11: Connecting Farmers, Communities and the Land: What is Happening In Your Community

Dr. J. Michael Patrick - NMSU - Community Resource and Economic Development Specialist

Demo 11: Mobile Matanza

Gilbert Suazo - TCEDC Agriculture Manager
Victor Mascarena - TCEDC Butcher

3:15 pm: End of Show