UPCOMING EVENTS
COMMUNITY YOUTH
Junior Master Gardeners: Open Class
Please register with John Garlisch 243.1386 or email garlisch@nmsu.edu
April 16, 23, 30 at Bernalillo County Extension Office 10-11:45 am
May 8, 15, 22, 29, Jun 5th at the Hubbell House 1-2.45pm
Jun 26, Jul 3, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14, 21, at Bernalillo County extension office 10-11:45
FOOD NUTRITION
Ongoing Kitchen Creation DIABETES Cooking school, contact office for class availability.
Summer 2012 Food Preservation classes, all classes begin at 9am and the cost is $10 for each class
June 12th and July 24th__Jam and Jelly
July 10th__Salsa and spicy relishes
July 17th and August 2nd__Homemade Pickles
August 8th and 28th__Water Bath Canning tomatoes and Fruit
August 9th and 29th__Pressure canning vegetables
More details about each class can be found in the Food Nutrition and Consumer page on this website
HORTICULTURE / AGRICULTURE
Master Gardener Classes
The 2012 Master Gardener Class is currently full! Please apply next year. To learn more about the Master Gardener program click here and here. Contact: Cheryl Kent, kent@nmsu.edu, 505.243.1386 for more information.
Pesticide Applicators
Pesticide Applicators training and certification classes are ongoing. Check the NMDA CEU for listing dates.
Classes - Horticulture Topics
NMSU Extension to host free fruit growers workshop in Santa Fe, April 18
Whether you are a novice fruit grower or a seasoned producer, there is something for everyone at the free Fruit Growers Annual Workshop in Santa Fe April 18. The event is sponsored New Mexico State University's Cooperative Extension Service, the New Mexico Apple Council and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture Marketing Division.
Though preregistration is not required, it is recommended that interested participants register by April 16 so coordinators can notify attendees if there are any updates about the workshop.
The event will be held at the Santa Fe County Fair Building at 3229 Rodeo Road.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the workshop starts at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided and the workshop is scheduled to end at 2:30 p.m.
The New Mexico Apple Council will hold a facilitated meeting the following day. April 19, beginning at 9 a.m.
For more information about the workshop or to preregister, contact Torres at 505-471-4711 or email patorres@nmsu.edu.
Home & Garden Expo
THE Albuquerque Home and Garden Show will be held April 21-22 at Expo New Mexico
Open Space Visitor Center
- There are lots of great activities planned for 2012 at the Open Space Visitor Center Please view all of the activities at this link
Corona Ranch Workshops
What: Ranchers Roundtable Workshops -- SWCRS Rancher’s Roundtable on Wildlife Habitat, Nutrition and Harvest
April 11th starting at 10 am.
Location: Turn east on Torrance County CO20 University Road. Travel 8 miles to ranch entrance and turn right. Follow signs for SWCRS.
We have an excellent panel scheduled that should be greatly interactive and beneficial to one and all. Panel includes:
Mike Hobbs (General Manager, Express UU Bar Ranch)
Jim Lane (Director, NM Game and Fish)
Sam Smallidge (Extension Wildlife Specialist)
Larry Varner (Deer Nutritionist, Purina Mills)
Moderator: Eric Scholljegerdes (Ruminant Nutritionist)
Please feel to contact me with any questions or visit our website at www.corona.nmsu.edu. Also, for timely reminders and updates, join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nmsucorona. Have a great day, Shad.
To learn more: workshop or Corona Ranch