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As the Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo approaches, here are some reminders on animal safety for those participating in exhibitions.
#NewMexico #newmexicostatefair #AnimalSafety

2.1K views · 21 reactions | Small batch chile roasting at home is pretty easy! | NMSU Cooperative Extension Service Small batch chile roasting at home is pretty easy!.

Small batch chile roasting at home is pretty easy! www.facebook.com/reel/7976866...

YouTube video by nmsuaces Carbon Credit Markets for Farmers and Ranchers: An Overview

Once the program-specific practices are put in place, the carbon credit company or third-party company steps in to measure how much carbon is being stored in the soil.

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IMRE Blog Post titled "Our Award-Winning Products, 2025" with an illustration of a character picking crops from a field with a purple stamp center right that reads, "Relevant news: awards" with a white checkmark in the center, At the bottom of the image is a website "innovativemediablog.nmsu.edu"

The Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Life and Human Sciences, convenes annually to provide awards and feedback through the ACE Critique & Awards Program. This year has been a success for our products: www.innovativemediablog.nmsu.edu/.../our-awar....

An infographic with four quadrants with facts about New Mexico Chile with the top left reading, "New Mexico produces roughly 77% of chile peppers in the United States" and the top right reading, "New Mexico chile production in 2023 was estimated at $41.5 million" then the bottom left text reading, "The total chile production in New Mexico in 2023 was 46,750 tons" and finally the bottom right text, "In 2023, 88% of chile grown was green chile (41,120 tons) and 12% red chile (5,630 tons)"

Chile has a big cultural and economic presence in New Mexico. That said, were you aware of these numbers?
#NewMexico #chilepeppers

A team of researchers from Georgia to California, lead by @nmsu and the Randall Lab, are seeking to understand the genetics of pecan trees and supercharge traditional breeding methods. This effort may... A team of researchers from Georgia to California, lead by @nmsu and the Randall Lab, are seeking to understand the genetics of pecan trees and supercharge traditional breeding methods. This effort...

A team of researchers from Georgia to California, lead by @nmsu and the Randall Lab, are seeking to understand the genetics of pecan trees and supercharge traditional breeding methods.
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2.4K views · 30 reactions | Red or green? Do you even know the difference? | NMSU Cooperative Extension Service Red or green? Do you even know the difference?.

Red or green? Do you even know the difference?
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4.5K views · 106 reactions | What does it mean to be a county agent with New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service? Sara Marta shares what it takes to connect communities with resou... What does it mean to be a county agent with New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service? Sara Marta shares what it takes to connect communities with resources, strengthen local...

What does it mean to be a county agent with New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service? Sara Marta shares what it takes to connect communities with resources, strengthen local agriculture, and support youth and families across her county.
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Infographic titled “New Mexico Chile Facts” with statistics about 2023 production: 77% of U.S. chile grown in NM, $41.5 million value, 46,750 tons produced, and 88% green chile vs. 12% red chile. Source: New Mexico Department of Agriculture.

Chile has a big cultural and economic presence in New Mexico. That said, were you aware of these numbers?

#NewMexico #chilepeppers
— with New Mexico Chile Association.

A hand holds a glass of red wine. Text above reads, “IMRE Blog Post: New Video Showcases NMSU’s Wine Analysis Service for the Industry.” A circular badge says “Multimedia Production.” Website link at the bottom: innovativemediablog.nmsu.edu.

A new video shares how researchers at NMSU's Center of Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems (CESFAS) are bringing their expertise to New Mexico wineries and vineyards. www.innovativemediablog.nmsu.edu/.../new-vide....

#wine #industry #NMSU

Ever wondered what it’s like to be an Extension Agent? Find out! Head to the ACES Youtube channel and watch the three-part series "A Day in the Life of an Extension Agent." It’s a game-changer!

Follow this link!

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#nmsu #dayinthelife #nmtrue #newmexico

A red chile and a green chile side by side. Text reads “Chile 101: Did You Know? Green and red chile are very high in dietary fiber.” Logos for New Mexico Certified Chile and New Mexico Chile Association are below.

Vitamins, fiber, and flavor… Chile has it all!

#NewMexico #chilepeppers
— with New Mexico Chile Association.

A woman presents in front of a screen showing a slide about zucchini labeled “Fruit or Vegetable???” The lower section promotes “Extension 101: Health and Family Well-being” with resources on parenting, communication, mental wellness, and resilience from NMSU Cooperative Extension.

Welcome to Extension 101 ✨ We’re excited to shine a spotlight on each program within NMSU Cooperative Extension 🤠 Health and Family Well-being! 🩻🩺 If you would like to learn more visit extension.nmsu.edu

#nmsu #nmtrue #education #extension101

No-till farming, reduced tillage, cover cropping, crop rotation, buffer strips, pasture fertilization, pasture grazing, manure application, are a few potential practices to foster healthier soil, enhance water quality, curb erosion, and bolster land resilience against floods and droughts.

Graphic for an IMRE blog post titled “Cozy River Valley: An Educational Game About Agricultural Water.” The bottom features a cartoon drawing of a character standing in front of a blue background with partial white letters, speaking to an audience. A brown circular badge reads “Game and Media Production.” Text at the bottom reads “innovativemediablog.nmsu.edu.”

The Learning Games Lab’s newest game, Cozy River Valley, immerses learners in the challenge of keeping aquifer levels healthy while managing a farm. Learn more about the design process and purpose of the game here: www.innovativemediablog.nmsu.edu/.../cozy-riv....
#river #water #farming #ranch

Four people stand next to a monument of an old tractor. Text on the right reads, "Extension 101 Family Finances Financial wellness starts at home, and NMSU Cooperative Extension is here to help with: Budgeting and money management, Debt reduction and credit education, Saving, investing and goal setting, Financial planning for every stage of life" with left text that reads "Learn more at extension.nmsu.edu" followed by the NMSU logo on the right bottom corner.

Welcome to Extension 101 ✨ We’re excited to shine a spotlight on each program within NMSU Cooperative Extension 🤠 Family Finances💰 If you would like to learn more visit extension.nmsu.edu

#nmsu #nmtrue #education #extension101

A wooden bowl filled with dried red chile peppers sits on a light-colored cloth. Text on the right reads: “Chile 101. Did You Know? Hot chile peppers burn calories by triggering a thermodynamic burn, speeding up your metabolism. Source: Chile Pepper Institute, New Mexico State University, 2019.” Below are logos for New Mexico Certified Chile and the New Mexico Chile Association.

Chile peppers could facilitate weight loss by targeting fat metabolism and energy expenditure. Time to get those calories moving!

#NewMexico #chilepeppers

Extension 101 Natural Resources flyer with a white bird near water, promoting NMSU Cooperative Extension resources for research, agriculture, online tools, and community support. Learn more at extension.nmsu.edu.

Welcome to Extension 101 ✨ We’re excited to shine a spotlight on each program within NMSU Cooperative Extension 🤠 Natural Resources 💦💨⛽️ If you would like to learn more visit extension.nmsu.edu

#nmsu #nmtrue #education #extension101

🎠The New Mexico State Fairs for the month of AUGUST are here! 🎡 visit the link in our bio for the rest of the dates for the Fall of 2025. #nmstatefair #newmexico #countyfair

Extension 101 Yard and Garden flyer with cactus image, offering tips on plant care, pollinator habitat, pest management, and soil health. Learn more at extension.nmsu.edu.

Welcome to Extension 101 ✨ We’re excited to shine a spotlight on each program within NMSU Cooperative Extension 🤠 Yard and Garden! 🌶️🌱🧅 If you would like to learn more visit extension.nmsu.edu

#nmsu #nmtrue #education #extension101

Bundle of dried red chile peppers next to text stating one teaspoon of dried red chile powder meets the daily vitamin A requirement, with New Mexico chile certification logos.

Dried chile is not only practical, it also makes for a healthy meal/ingredient!
#NewMexico #chilepeppers

YouTube video by nmsuaces Carbon Credit Markets for Farmers and Ranchers: An Overview

Once the program-specific practices are put in place, the carbon credit company or third-party company steps in to measure how much carbon is being stored in the soil.

youtu.be/xb-kt3JPLSs?...

Graphic that reads "Carbon Market Requirements with illustrations of three green crop fields. The top left field has the words, "Not enrolled in another carbon program". The center right field has an arrow pointing at the crops with an image of a plant above the red arrow, with the words to the left reading, "Suitable for conservation practices". At the bottom left is another field with an illustration of a tractor and two cows with the words to the right reading, "Used for agricultural production for at least 5 years".

Carbon programs in the U.S.: Farmers or ranchers must have a field that isn’t enrolled in another carbon program; must be suitable for adopting conservation practices; needs to have been used for agricultural production for at least 5 years.

A young boy in a cowboy hat holds a goat on a leash in a barn setting, with other children and goats in the background. The lower half of the image has text promoting 'Extension 101: Educational Resources and 4-H,' listing benefits like leadership development, agriculture and STEM learning, life skills, and community connections. NMSU Cooperative Extension and College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences logos are included.

Welcome to Extension 101 ✨ We’re excited to shine a spotlight on each program within NMSU Cooperative Extension 🤠 Today’s spotlight is, Educational Resources and 4-H 🍀🤓 If you would like to learn more visit extension.nmsu.edu

#nmsu #nmtrue #education #extension101

Soar Through the Sky with 4-H! 🌟
The State 4-H Conference at NMSU brought together passionate youth from across New Mexico to learn, connect, and grow. Proud to see so much talent and dedication shaping the future of agriculture and community.
#NMSU #State4HConference #LeadershipInAction #CES

Welcome to Extension 101 ✨ We're excited to shine a spotlight on each program within NMSU Cooperative Extension 🤠 First up: Economic Development! 💰If you would like to learn more visit extension.nmsu.edu/areas/econde...

#nmsu #ces #economicdevelopment #nmtrue #education #extension101

YouTube video by nmsuaces Carbon Credit Markets for Farmers and Ranchers: An Overview

youtu.be/xb-kt3JPLSs?...