Events and Educational Programs in Corrales
The Corrales Farmers’ Cooperative hosts and supports events that connect the community, strengthen local agriculture, and share knowledge about farming in Corrales. Our events are open to farmers, residents, and anyone interested in local food and sustainable agriculture, unless otherwise noted.
Join us for the Corrales Farmers’ Cooperative Board meeting every second Tuesday
of the month from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Corrales Senior Center.
Check back often for upcoming events and opportunities to participate.
2026: Growing Challenges and Plant Diseases, a Plant Diagnostic Clinic Perspective
Join Dr. Phillip Lujan as he reviews both, abiotic and biotic growing issues and plant samples sent to the plant clinic and what we can learn from them.
Water Rights 101
Confused about your water rights, just interested in learning more about them? Join Stephanie Russo Baca and Rin Tana, Staff Attorneys with the Utton Center, UNM Law to find out. Everyone is welcome. Sponsored by the Corrales Farmers’ Cooperative.
Saffron: A High-Value, Low-Input Crop for Small Farms in NM
Potential for a high value crop for small farms in NM. Join Dr. Saeid Salmasi discuss his work. Photo courtesy of NMSU
Roots & Resilience: Strengthening New Mexico Farms, Food, & Communities
You are warmly invited! Join farmers, ranchers, and food system leaders from across New Mexico to connect, collaborate, and build a stronger, more resilient local food system.
Goals of the Convening
Build meaningful networks and partnerships
Share tools, resources, and opportunities for farming & ranching success
Exchange practical knowledge to strengthen New Mexico agriculture
Water Rights 101 part 2
Learn more about Water Rights. Join Staff Attorneys from the Utton Center to answer your questions. All are invited.
Funding Deadlines NRCS NM
USDA NRCS programs for Agriculture & natural resource conservation. photo courtesy of NRCS
Corrales Farm Tour Morning
2nd Annual Farm Tour. Morning session. Three farms on the morning tour.
Cover Cropping Workshop
Join Ben Dickerson of Parenthetical Farms for this CFC special workshop. Get your hands dirty: we’ll cover crop a small garden space and newly cultivated land together, from seed to soil biology. Free seeds for participants. Space is limited. Reserve your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPH9Bgin-507n6AxC8_0RQCZq6z2eN5JTWAMCjTplU0yOWWw/viewform
Corrales Farm Tour Afternoon
2nd Annual Corrales Farm Tour. Afternoon tour 3 farms. Tours rescheduled for October 17.
Corrales Harvest Festival
Our mission is to promote and develop the history and character of the Village of Corrales through a yearly educational and recreational event that showcases the local agriculture, merchants, artwork, performing arts and historic culture.
National Farm Viability Conference
The National Farm Viability Conference is the foremost gathering for agricultural professionals from across the nation to engage in peer-to-peer learning and networking, with a focus on effective approaches in farm viability programming, building resilient local food systems, and supporting the profitability and growth of farms and food businesses from start-ups to multigenerational businesses. Photo Agricultural Viability Alliance
Trapping Pocket Gophers Workshop
Learn the steps to effective pocket gopher trapping from NMSU Extension Wildlife Specialist Dr. Sam Smallidge! This is an outdoor workhop; dress appropriately. Free but registration is required. https://rsvp.aces.nmsu.edu/gophers
9 Years of Tomato Research at Los Lunas ASC
Find out what we've learned from tomato research conducted at the NMSU Los Lunas Agricultural Science Center from 2018 to 2026. Registration required for Zoom link: https://nmsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Yb9JrMatTrKAdWFJs7HSPw#/registration
New Mexico State Fair and Expo
Save the date - State Fair Albuquerque, NM from September 10-20 times and events to be announced. For more information visit: https://statefair.exponm.com/
Food Preservation for Specialty Crops
Photo courtesy of Mike Stoy - Sandoval Master Gardener
Food Preservation for Specialty Crops - Canning Lab
Photo courtesy of Mike Stoy - Sandoval Extension Master Gardener
Sandoval County Fair
Join Sandoval County Fair’s 50th Anniversary celebration. July 27-August 2. Sandoval County Fairgrounds, Cuba, NM. For more information visit: https://sandovalcountyfair.org/
Water|Wind| Wisdom Regenerative Solutions to Desertification Conference
Convening at the historic Synergia Ranch in Santa Fe, to address one of the defining challenges of our time: desertification. Over three days, speakers, practitioners, and participants from across disciplines will share knowledge, demonstrate techniques, participate in hands on workshops and build lasting connections around regenerative land and water stewardship. This conference is multi day through July 19. Full conference $285, Day Pass $100, ½ day pass $50 For more information and registration visit: https://crucescreatives.org/event-6623482 conference poster care of Synergia Ranch
Food Preservation Specialty Crops - Dehydration Lab
Workshop price: $12.61 Register for all workshops here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-preservation-for-specialty-crops-w-three-sisters-kitchen-tickets-1990253772610?aff=oddtdtcreator
Photo courtesy of NMSU
NM Food & Agriculture Policy Council Statewide Meeting
NM Food & Agriculture Policy Meeting on Zoom
photo courtesy of NM Food & Ag Policy Council
What happens when the farmer Dies?
Find out about succession planning for your farm. Online 1-hour webinar.
Food Preservation for Specialty Crops - Dehydration Lab
Dehydration Lab Wednesday, July 8, 6-8 PM & Wednesday, July 15, 6-8PM photo courtesy of NMSU
Rural and Tribal Micro-Grants Webinar and Q&A
The Farmer Innovation Program will host an informational
webinar and Q&A for the Rural and Tribal Micro-Grants on
Tuesday, June 30 from 4:00-6:00pm MT on Zoom.
Please register for the webinar here.
Photo courtesy of Farm to Table's New Mexico Farmer Innovation Program
Building Rainwater Basins - Ciudad SWCD Volunteer Day
Email annie@ciudadswcd.org for more information. Location at the Tijeras BIO-Zone Education Center
Determining Irrigation Run Times with Drip Tape
Stop guessing! Learn when to irrigate and how long based on crop need and soil moisture. Sponsored by CSU & Western SARE. Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hcA_bn8eRmOahfF7GKegdg
Photo curtesy of CSU
Micro-Irrigation Workshop
Join the Ciudad Soil & Water Conservation District to learn about water savings through the use of micro-irrigation. Workshop attendees may be eligible for free or reduced cost micro-irrigation supplies
To reserve your spot email: corralesfarmerscoop@gmail.com
Photo credit Sam Thompson
Produce Safety Alliance Training June 16 & 17
NMDA offers an online two half-day Produce Safety Training. A hard copy of the manual is required for the training. This will be mailed to you. Registration deadly June 1 in order to receive the manual in time. For more information visit: https://nmdeptag.nmsu.edu/aps/fsma/produce-safety-alliance-grower-training.html#gsc.tab=0
2026 Annual New Mexico Working Lands Summit: Learning Resilience and Collaboration from Acequias
Join the Quivira Coalition to be inspired by acequia systems and collaborative land stewardship at the 9th annual New Mexico Working Lands Summit June 11-12, 2026 from 9 am to 2 pm.
NM Indian Livestock Days
Join producers, ranch managers, and agricultural professionals at NM Indian Livestock Day, happening May 21–22, 2026, at McGee Park in Farmington, NM, for two days of practical, research‑based learning designed for real‑world livestock operations.
This event is open to everyone.
Registration online https://ezregister.com/events/43030/
Sustainable Land Management Workshop: Pollinating Bees & Other Beneficial Insects
Pollinators Bees & other Beneficial Insect Workshop hosted by the Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District.
Farmer-To-Farmer Hub & Native Crop Toolkit
The Institute for Applied Ecology is offering an introductory webinar for growers in the Middle Rio Grande Valley to explore their Farmer-To-Farmer Hub and Native Crop Took kit on your property. Content and photo courtesy of the Institute for Applied Ecology.
Biochar, Soil Health, & RAWCS Field Workshop
This workshop will be a hands-on experience where attendees can follow the complete biochar-making process from start to finish. Attendees will be able to observe soil health practices in the field. Additionally, participants will learn about a new project called Resilient Agricultural Water Community Systems, or RAWCS, which focuses on developing innovative water and land management initiatives to enhance thriving agriculture in the western United States.
To register for this free NMSU College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences’ Department of Extension Plant Sciences event, visit https://rsvp.aces.nmsu.edu/soilhealth3.
Monthly Meetings
Corrales Farmers Cooperative Board
Second Tuesday of each Month
5:00pm
Corrales Senior Center
Village Council
Second and Fourth Tuesday of each Month
6:30pm
Village Council Chambers
Farmland Preservation & Agriculture
Commission
Third Thursday of each Month
11:00am
Corrales Community Center