New Mexico Small Farm Conference
And
Trade Show
November 2nd through November 4th, 2007
Sponsored by: New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University’s Small Farm Task Force
New Mexico Department of Agriculture
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (WSARE)
Moriarty Chamber of Commerce
Moriarty Civic Center
Moriarty Conference Center
Moriarty, New Mexico
The New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service would like to welcome you to the 1st New Mexico Small Farm Conference and Trade Show being held at the Moriarty Civic Center in Moriarty, New Mexico on November 2-4, 2007.
The conference and trade show will focus on small scale livestock and agricultural producers from NM and present educational programs tailored for their needs.
The conference will start on a Friday and go through Sunday. This is to give our small scale growers an opportunity to attend this event without interfering with their work week.
We have many exciting speakers, all expert in their field talking on a variety of agricultural related subjects, the demonstrations will be informative, and the workshops relevant. There will also be a poster display showing off new research and technology, commercial displays by vendors and a trade show with agricultural related equipment.
With your participation we are looking for a successful event and know it will be worth your time and effort to come. We will see you in Moriarty, New Mexico.
2007 New Mexico Agricultural Small Farm Conference
And
Trade Show
November 2nd, 3rd, 4th, - 2007
Moriarty Conference Center
Moriarty, New Mexico
Registration Form:
Please Fill Out and Send to:
New Mexico State University
Small Farm Conference and Trade Show
P.O. Box 159
Alcalde, New Mexico 87511
Name: ______
Organization: ______
Address: ______
Email: ______
Phone: ______
Friday/Saturday/Sunday $40 before 10/10 $60 after 10/10 x Number of Attendees $______
Friday $20 before 10/10 $25 after 10/10 x Number of Attendees $______
Saturday $25 before 10/10 $30 after 10/10 x Number of Attendees $______
Sunday $20 before 10/10 $25 after 10/10 x Number of Attendees $______
Make Checks or Money Order to: New Mexico State University
For more information call Del at (505) 852-2668, or e-mail at
2007 New Mexico Agricultural Small Farm
Conference and Trade Show
Friday November 2, 2007
10:00 – 1:00 Registration
1:00 – 1:30 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 A1: What’s Under Your Feet: Understanding Southwestern Soil Ecology
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 Break
4:00 – 5:00 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 Registration
8:00 – 9:00 Introduction Adan Encinias - Mayor of Moriarty
Welcome Dr. Lowell Catlett - NMSU-Dean CAHE
Dr. Greg Mullen - NMSU – Director Small Farm Inst.
9:30-10:30 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 Break
11:00 – 12:00 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 Ext. Home Economist
12:00-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30 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 Ext. Home Economist
2:30 – 2:45 Break
2:45 – 3:45 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 Ext. Home Economist
Elena Bowers - NMSU - McKinley County Ext. Home Economist
3:45 – 4:00 Break
4:00 – 5:00 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 WORKS
Sunday November 4, 2007
7:00-12:00 Registration
8:00 – 9:00 Introduction Harry Herrera - Chamber of Commerce - President
Welcome Dr. Paul Gutierrez –NMSU - Extension Director
Announcements
9:00-10:00 A8: Variety Selection and Production Techniques for a Successful Cut Flower Operation
Sabine Whitley Green
NMSU – Plant and Enviornmental 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 Break
10:30 -11:30 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 – Master Gardeners
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 Lunch
1:00-2:00 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 TBD
C10: Farm Fresh Cider: Production Possibilities and Perils
Ed Costanza – Apple Council President
Demo 10: Mobile Matanza
Gilbert Suazo - TCEDC Ag. Manager
Victor Mascarena - TCEDC Butcher
2:00 – 2:15 Break
2:15 – 3:15 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 Ag. Manager
Victor Mascarena - TCEDC Butcher
3:15 End of Show
Motels
Holiday Inn Express Comfort Inn
1507 Route 66 109 East Route 66
Moriarty, NM Moriarty, NM
(505) 832-5000 (505) 832-6666
Special Rate $70 Special Rate $52-$64
Super 8 Days Inn
1611 West Route 66 1901 West Route 66
Moriarty, NM Moriarty, NM
(505) 832-6730 (505) 832-4451
Special Rate $52-$69
Econo Lodge Sunset Motel
1316 East Route 66 501 East Route 66
Moriarty, NM Moriarty, NM
(505) 832-4457 (505) 832-4234
Ponderosa The Lariat Motel
1000 West Route 66 Route 66
Moriarty, NM Moriarty, NM
(505) 832-4403 (505) 832-5158
Alta Mae’s Heritage Inn (B&B) Zia Campgrounds
Route 66 7.4 Miles East of Abrahames Rd.
Edgewood, NM Moriarty, NM
(505) 281-5000 (505) 832-0400
Restaurants
El Comedor de Anayas Shorty’s Bar-B-Q
1005 West Route 66 1204 Route 66
Moriarty, NM Moriarty, NM
(505) 832-4442 (505) 832-0400
The Buford Steakhouse Jenks Café
Exit 196 North Highway 41 Route 66 next to Days Inn
Moriarty, NM Moriarty, NM
(505) 832-6525
Blackies Bar and Grill TA Travel Centers Restaurant
600 Route 66 West 1041 West Route 66
Moriarty, NM Moriarty, NM
(505) 832-9265 (505) 832-4421
Arby’s Roast Beef Blake’s Lotaburger
1515 West Route 66 305 East Route 66
Moriarty, NM Moriarty, NM
(505) 832-1598 (505) 832-0629
McDonald’s Pizza Hut
1016 West Route 66 1014 West Route 66
Moriarty, NM Moriarty, NM
(505) 832-4153 (505) 832-1264
Subway Taco Bell / KFC
1300 West route 66 1601 West Route 66
Moriarty, NM Moriarty, NM
(505) 832-1132 (505) 832-0251