New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service is set to host a series of workshops focused on Small Acreage Stewardship and Homesteading Skills from April to October. The free workshops will take place at NMSU’s Sustainable Agriculture Science Center at Alcalde, New Mexico, with sessions scheduled for Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m.
According to Tom Dominguez, Santa Fe County Extension Agriculture agent, "Residents with 20 or fewer acres of land and the desire to put their resources to use... can attend any of the series events." The workshops aim to educate landowners on sustainable land management practices and help them utilize their natural resources effectively.
The workshop series will cover a variety of topics, including planning and setting goals, hoop house construction and management, soil health, vegetable gardening, composting, fruit orchards, rotational grazing, rainwater harvesting, beekeeping, equipment maintenance, woodland management, and high-value crops.
To RSVP or gather more information about the workshops, individuals can contact 505-471-4711. The series offers a valuable opportunity for landowners in Northern New Mexico to enhance their stewardship skills and develop their homesteading abilities.