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Contact: Jenny Green
Communications Specialist, New Mexico Department of Agriculture
jgreen@nmda.nmsu.edu
Office: 575-646-3060
Cell: 575-202-4249

Oct. 15, 2024

AG Day showcases New Mexico agriculture Nov. 9

NMSU, NMDA host free, family-friendly event prior to NMSU Homecoming football game

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Have you ever wanted to enjoy agriculture, food, friends, family and football all at the same time? Well, Nov. 9 is your lucky day. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and the New Mexico State University (NMSU) College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) will host the tenth edition of AG Day prior to the NMSU Homecoming football game.

The street festival is free to the public and will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Pan American south parking lot and the Aggie Memorial Stadium northeast parking lot. The day will culminate with the NMSU vs. Western Kentucky football game at 4 p.m.

A young boy in a crimson NMSU shirt and baseball cap plays with an interactive 3D display of farmland and irrigation systems.
A young boy enjoys the fun at AG Day by exploring Elephant Butte Irrigation District’s popular interactive 3D display. The 2024 AG Day is Nov. 9 at New Mexico State University. AG Day is a free, educational event that features family-friendly activities from 1 to 4 p.m. leading up to the Aggie football game at 4 p.m. (Photo courtesy New Mexico Department of Agriculture)

New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau and Farm Bureau Financial Services are the Grand Champion Sponsors of the event. AG Day is an opportunity to learn about agriculture through numerous educational booths, many of which by NMSU College of ACES departments, programs and groups and NMSU student organizations. Several booths will also feature local agricultural organizations and businesses.

“Through hands-on activities, engaging demonstrations and collaborative efforts between NMDA and the NMSU College of ACES, AG Day brings agricultural education to life for staff, students and families. Together, we are cultivating a brighter future, where learning is not only impactful but also fun and interactive,” said New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte. “AG Day is a great way to come see what is new in the industry and cheer on the Aggies during their Homecoming game.”

A man with short brown hair wearing sunglasses, a crimson shirt and brown shorts instructs a child during a game of toss.
NMDA staff instructs a young AG Day participant on how to play a game in order to win a prize. The 2024 AG Day is Nov. 9 at New Mexico State University. AG Day is a free, educational event that features family-friendly activities from 1 to 4 p.m. leading up to the Aggie football game at 4 p.m. (Photo courtesy New Mexico Department of Agriculture)

The College of ACES is excited about the event as it showcases the hard work students and faculty do to ensure New Mexico agriculture thrives in the future.

“The NMSU College of ACES is proud to participate in the 2024 AG Day, which helps to highlight how the College’s innovative work and activities advance agricultural technology and resources in New Mexico,” said NMSU College of ACES Dean Rolando Flores. “By blending cutting-edge research with hands-on experiences, we make agricultural education both fun and easy to understand, empowering the community to shape the future of farming and ranching with confidence and creativity.”

Five women cheer on a young girl playing a game of Connect Four. A table with a crimson tablecloth and green buckets is in the background.
A young girl plays a game at the New Mexico State University Doña Ana County Cooperative Extension booth at AG Day. The 2024 AG Day is Nov. 9 at New Mexico State University. AG Day is a free, educational event that features family-friendly activities from 1 to 4 p.m. leading up to the Aggie football game at 4 p.m. (Photo courtesy New Mexico Department of Agriculture)

There will be plenty of opportunities for families to learn about agriculture. Organizations such as NMSU’s Cooperative Extension Service, New Mexico CowBelles, and Elephant Butte Irrigation District will help educate the public about agriculture with fun activities. Attendees will also have a chance to listen to live music and sample New Mexico products.

For more information about AG Day, visit the AG Day web page, email AGDay@nmda.nmsu.edu or call 575-646-1864.

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