Public Relations

Bet'cha Didn't Know

 

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Miscellaneous PR

 

Don't Give Baby Chicks, Ducklings as Easter Gifts

 

Heading Back to School

 

NMDA Employees Help With KRWG-TV Spring Pledge Drive

 

NMDA Hosts Cookout/Tours for New Mexico FFA Students

 

NM FFA Students Learn about Careers with NMDA

 

NMDA Helps Raise Money for Big Brothers/Big Sisters

 

National Pecan Month

 

Earth Day

 

Big Prize for Big Cabbage

 

Gate-to-Plate Beef Tour

 

NMDA Hosts 2010 Specialty Crop Grant Writing Workshop

 

Making Sure Consumers Don't Get Ripped Off

 

Keeping Inspectors Safe Along the Border

 

NMDA Travels to Turkey to Promote New Mexico Pecans

 

Got Milk? How About Cheese?

 

NMDA Inspectors Busy Checking Onions

 

Bees Are Busy In New Mexico

 

NMDA Working with Popular Tourist Attraction in Las Cruces

To help promote tourism

NMDA’s New Mexico Chile Promotion Reaches New Heights – Literally

NMDA is reaching for the sky and taking its chile promotion with it.

NMDA Helped Officially Welcome NMSU President Barbara Couture

NMDA was invited to participate in the inauguration of New Mexico State University President Barbara Couture.

NMDA Takes Part in Meeting Aimed at Stressing the Importance of Eating Fresh, Eating Local

New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) representatives met with members from the New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association, Farm-to-Table, and others in a joint effort to discuss ways to improve the message to New Mexicans about buying and eating fresh, locally produced fruits and vegetables.

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Gears up for Opening Its New “State-of-the-Art” Veterinary Diagnostic Services Laboratory

NMDA Veterinary Diagnostic Services (VDS) Laboratory will soon have a new place to call home. The VDS lab will now be housed in the newly built New Mexico Scientific Laboratory located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s Green Chile is Red Hot

Thousands of residents throughout the United States rush to buy New Mexico Green Chile

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Gets Bird’s Eye View of Popular Agricultural Tourism Attraction in Southern New Mexico

New Mexico Department of Agriculture is continuing its efforts to help promote local agricultural tourism in New Mexico.

Egg Recall Information

If consumers have any concerns regarding shell eggs involved in the egg recall, NMDA recommends they go to the FDA website for a complete list of the brand names which the eggs are sold under and directions on how to check for contaminated eggs.

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Gears Up For the 71st Annual New Mexico State Fair

NMDA will once again be a fixture at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque.

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Teams Up With Mesquite Elementary School Students to Give Farm Fresh Vegetables Back to the Community

NMDA worked with students at Mesquite Elementary School to help provide nutritious, fresh vegetables to the families of Mesquite, New Mexico and the surrounding communities.

Watermelon Anyone? How About Super “Shaped” Watermelon at The New Mexico State Fair

NMDA Watermelon Carving demonstration and taste testing at this year’s New Mexico State Fair attracted hundreds of fairgoers!

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Goes Nuts Over Peanuts at the 2010 New Mexico State Fair

Did you know that in 2009, an estimated 7,000 acres of peanuts were harvested in New Mexico, which resulted in a production value of more than $7 million?

NMDA’s “Country Store” at the 2010 New Mexico State Fair Benefits Rio Ranch Rotary Club and Area Students

The Marketing and Development Division at New Mexico Department of Agriculture teamed up with the Rio Rancho Rotary Club for the operation of this year’s New Mexico Country Store featured at the 2010 New Mexico State Fair.

Northern New Mexico Family Selected as 2010 “Farm Family of the Year”

New Mexico Department of Agriculture selected the Vigil family of Nambe, New Mexico, as the winner of this year’s “Farm Family of the Year” that is awarded by the New Mexico State Fair.

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Fairgoers at the New Mexico State Fair Taste the Tradition of New Mexico Red Chile

Staff with the Marketing and Development Division at NMDA handed out more than 500 taste samples during the New Mexico Red Chile Promotion at this year’s New Mexico State Fair.

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Crowns the “2010 Battle of the Salsas” Winner

Cindy’s Yummy & Healthy Salsas from Albuquerque, New Mexico selected as winner for second year in a row!

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Working to Promote New Mexico Wineries

The Marketing and Development Division at NMDA recently teamed up with representatives from the New Mexico Wine Growers Association to help promote the state’s wine industry.

NMDA’s Pumpkin Painting Contest Is a Site to See

Close to a hundred pumpkins were painted as part of this year’s Pumpkin Painting contest at the 2010 New Mexico State Fair.

NMDA together with the Paso Del Norte Watershed Council and Southern New Mexico Students Take Part in “Dia del Rio”

“The purpose of Dia del Rio is to educate the public about the Rio Grande’s significance and the importance of maintaining a healthy watershed for the millions of people and the ecosystem that depend on the river for their existence,” said Dr. Miley Gonzalez, NMDA director/secretary.

NMDA Goes Pink

NMDA staff showed their support for Breast Cancer Awareness month by wearing pink on October 6, 2010.

New Mexico Farmers Helping to Feed the Hungry Donating produce to area food banks

Nearly 18% of New Mexicans are living in poverty; as a result many New Mexico families don’t get enough to eat and go to bed hungry each night.

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Treats UNM Students to Roasted New Mexico Green Chile

The Marketing and Development Division at NMDA recently took its green chile promotion to the heart of Lobo land.

New Mexico Wineries Featured at the U.S. Foodservices® 2010 Holiday Showcase

NMDA helped highlight eight New Mexico wineries at the U.S. Foodservice ®Holiday Showcase

NMDA Helps to Highlight New Mexico Food Products During the 2010 Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit Tradeshow

The Marketing and Development Division at NMDA participated in its tenth year at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit Tradeshow.

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Seed Specialist Helps Plant the Seed of Learning with Area Kindergarten Students

Kindergarten students at Desert Hills Elementary School in Las Cruces were treated to a special visit by a NMDA seed specialist.

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Supports Southern New Mexico’s First Annual Pecan Festival

Did you know that New Mexico has the largest concentration of pecan orchards in the world, representing about 36,000 acres of producing trees and the majority of those trees are located in southern New Mexico?

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Closely Monitoring National E. coli Case with Ties to New Mexico

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Costco Wholesale Corporation (Costco) have announced an outbreak of E. coli infections in five states believed to be associated with Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese sold at Costco stores.

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Cosponsors 2010 Pecan Growers’ Field Day

The Pecan Growers’ Field Day was held on November 4, 2010, at the Leyendecker Plant Science Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s Director/Secretary Announces Retirement

Dr. Miley Gonzalez announced he will retire December 31, 2010.

New Mexico Residents Warned “Don’t get burned when buying firewood.”

If consumers experience the unlawful sale of firewood, they should contact NMDA’s Consumer Services Bureau at 575-646-1616

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Offering Assistance for New Mexico’s Aquaculture Industry

New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) will administer financial assistance to eligible aquaculture producers in New Mexico.

Aqua Culture Application

 

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Working on Behalf of New Mexico’s Cattle Industry

The New Mexico Agricultural Market Development Act of 1979 mandates New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) assists in the development of new markets or expansion of existing markets for agricultural products produced or processed in the state.

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Hosts Pesticide Disposal Collection Day in Four Corners area

The Agricultural and Environmental Services Division (AES) at New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) conducted a Pesticide Disposal Collection Event on the Navajo reservation near Farmington, New Mexico.

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Hosts First Annual New Mexico Food Protection Alliance Conference

The issue of food safety was the topic of discussion at the 1st annual New Mexico Food Protection Alliance conference in Albuquerque November 17 -18, 2010.

NMDA's Standards and Consumer Services Division

Working to Make Sure Consumers Get What They Pay For

Pesticide Disposal Collection Event in Southern New Mexico a Success

Approximately 25,000 pounds of unwanted pesticides collected

NMDA Promoting New Mexico Specialty Foods This Holiday Season

Find that special holiday gift with New Mexico specialty foods

NMDA Co-Hosts NM-ALIRT Conference

The Southwest Border Food Safety and Defense Center hosted its annual New Mexico Agriculture Livestock Incident Response Team (NM-ALIRT) conference

The New Home for NMDA’s Veterinarian Diagnostic Services Laboratory Receives Top Honors

New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s (NMDA) Veterinary Diagnostic Services (VDS) Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has a new place to call home; and that home is receiving some recognition. “VDS is now housed in the lower level of the five-story New Mexico Scientific Laboratory building.

NMDA's Interim Director/Secretary Announced

Board of Regents at NMSU officially name the interim director/secretary at NMDA

NMDA's Office of Biosecurity Co-Hosts FBI Agrosecurity Training

Dozens of FBI agents attended the Agrosecurity training in Las Cruces, NM

New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum's New Specialty License Plate Unveiled

Silhouette of windmill on Farm and Ranch Community license plate

NMDA Proud Co-Sponsor of KRWG TV's Newly Produced Field Trip

Premier showing of KRWG TV’s newly produced Field Trip was held at the NM Farm and Ranch museum in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Roswell Elementary Student Gets Big Prize

Student grows 29 pound Cabbage

NMDA Invites New Mexico Agribusinesses to Participate in National Effort to Bring More of Nation’s Agricultural Products to Market

Deadline set for Monday, January 31, 2011

NMDAs Fruit and Vegetable Staff Busy with Potato Quality Inspections

Approximately 37 million pounds checked so far this season

NMDA’s Fruit and Vegetable Staff Busy with Potato “Quality” Inspections

New Mexico’s potato harvest runs from September through November, but did you know that since then, thousands of pounds of these New Mexico spuds have been in storage waiting for distribution to grocery stores and restaurants throughout the nation?

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Asked to Participate in Agricultural Employer Forum in Southern New Mexico

NMDA together with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, Department of Labor, and other groups hosted the 3rd Annual Agricultural Employer Forum in Las Cruces January 25, 2011.

The Search for New Mexico Department of Agriculture Director/Secretary Officially Underway

Applications are now being accepted

NMDA Participates in 2011 Ag Fest in Santa Fe

Hosted by the New Mexico Livestock Bureau

Take Care of Your Loved One's Heart This Valentine's Day

with Heart Healthy Products from New Mexico's Agricultural Industry

NMDA Co-sponsor of 2011 NM Organic Farming Conference

 

Deadline to Apply for 2011 Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Funding

Set for April 2011

NMDA Co-Sponsor of 2011 NM Organic Farming Conference

 

NMDA Working to Get NM Food Products into Arizona

Helped to highlight Bueno Foods of Albuquerque at the 2011 Sysco Food Service Showcase in Phoenix

NMDA’s Agricultural Environmental Services (AES) Division Hosts 2011 FIFRA Inspector Training – Region 6

New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s AES Division was host to dozens of pesticide inspectors from outside New Mexico (including Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas) as part of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Inspector Training for Region 6.

NMDA Helps New Mexico Food Processors Get HOT and SPICY

The Marketing and Development Division at NMDA assisted more than a dozen New Mexico food companies at this year’s National Fiery Foods & BBQ show in Albuquerque.

NMDA Celebrates National Agriculture Week

Thank a farmer or rancher for their contributions to the state' economy

NMDA Supports Efforts to Get More Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in More NM Schools

 

The Search for NMDA's Next Director/Secretary Narrows

 

New Mexicans Invited to Apply for Agricultural Develoopment and Promotion Funds

 

Public Forum Set for Candidates Vying for NMDA Director/Secretary Job

Thursday, April 7, 2011

NMDA Interim Director/Secretary Responds to The NM Chile Advertising Act

 

NMDA's SCS Division is Making Sure Consumers Get What They Pay For

Through the Price Verification Program

Concerned About Rising Gas Prices?

NMDA Inspectors are making sure you get what you pay for.

Happy Earth Day

NMDA Encourages Residents to Thank a Farmer This Earth Day

NMDA Working to Promote NM Processed Products

 

NMDA Supports NMSU Students

During Finals Week at Annual Pancake Supper

NMDA Features NM Green Chile

at the 2011 American Culinary Federation's Western Regional Conference

Don't Waste Money This Mother's Day

NMDA Working to Ensure Consumers Get What They Pay For

New Director/Secretary at NMDA Announced

 

NM Livestock Producers Eligible for USDA 2011 Livestock Forage Disaster Program

Deadline January 30, 2012, for applying for benefits

New Director/Secretary at NMDA Officially on the Job

Jeff Witte began his position on Monday, May 16, 2011

New Mexico Horse Dies from Equine Herpes Virus

Most current information regarding EHV-1 from the NM Livestock Board

New Cases of Equine Herpes Virus Reported in NM Including One Death

Horse Owners Urged to Limit Travel

Emergency Grazing for CRP Approved for Curry County

 

NMDA Keeping Watchful Eye on Wallow Wildfire

Fire is burning Along NM-Arizona Border

NM FFA Students Treated to a Night of Fun and Food

 

NMDA and NMLB Strongly Urge Residents to Evacuate Animals Impacted by Wallow Fire

 

NMDA Presents the Secretarys Agriculture Legacy Award to Sharon Lombardi

 

NMDA Together with Livestock Board and Cattle Growers Association Travel to Reserve

To asses efforts to protect livestock

Give Dad the Best Father's Day Gift this Weekend

Celebrate National Dairy Month and National Beef Month in New Mexico

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez Proclaims June as National Dairy Month in New Mexico

Governor Martinez signed the proclamation on June 10, 2011.

NMDA with EMNRD Is Asking Residents to Prevent Wildfires during July 4th Holiday

 

NMDA Participates in 2011 NM Cattle Growers' Association Mid Year Meeting

 

NMDA and Sysco Working to Connect NM Food Producers and Processors with Consumers

 

NMDA Proud Co-Sponsor of 2011 NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museums Ice Cream Eating Contest

 

FDA Warning Residents about Foodborne Outbreak Potentially Associated with Papaya Three Cases in New Mexico Reported

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to eat papayas from Agromod Produce, Inc., a distributor in McAllen, Texas.

NMDA Hosts 2011 Annual Conference

 

NMDA Congratulates Recipient of 2011 Industry Partners Award

 

USDA Announces Changes to CRP to Assist Producers Impacted by Severe Drought Conditions

 

New Mexicos Secretary of Agriculture Tours Energy Research Laboratory for Discussion on Biofuels

 

NMDA Names Recipients of Secretarys Honor Award for Exemplary Service in Support of NMDA

 

NMDA Hosts New Mexicos Indian Affairs Secretary Arthur Allison

 

NMDA Employees Honored with 2011 Distinguished Service Award

 

NMDAs Director Secretary Featured as Keynote Speaker

 

NMDA’s “Get Your Fix” Green Chile Promotion is in Full Swing Across the Nation

NMDA is introducing New Mexico green chile to residents across the United States as part of its annual “Get Your Fix” green chile promotion.

NMDAs New Organic Program Hosts Open House at New Location

 

NMDA Gearing Up for 73rd Annual NM State Fair

 

NMDA Teams Up with NMSU to Support the Aggies

 

NMDA Ready to Unveil GIANT Green Chile Cheeseburger at the 2011 NM State Fair

Fairgoers also invited to Ice Cream social

NMDA Director Secretary Jeff Witte Serves Ice Cream at NM State Fair

Dairy Promotion a Huge Success

NMDA Invites Public to See GIANT Green Chile Cheeseburger

 

Watermelon Carving and Grilled NM Beef Hotdogs Attracts Big Crowd at NM State Fair

 

NMDAs Director Secretary Encourages New Mexicans to Support Junior Livestock Auction at NM State Fair

 

NMDAs Director Secretary Rolls Up His Sleeves to Support the NMSU Aggies in the Battle of I 10

 

NMDA Introduces New Certified Organic Logo

 

Eastern NM Family Selected as 2011 Farm Family of the Year

 

NMDA Crowns a New 2011 Battle of the Salsas Winner

 

NMDA Promotes the Official State Vegetables and a New Mexico Tradition at 2011 State Fair

 

NMDA Director Secretary Talks to NMSU Students

 

Eddy Lincoln and Otero Counties Eligible for USDA Emergency Assistance

 

Local Celebrities Help with Junior Livestock Auction at Southern NM State Fair

 

USDA Announces Bovine TB Restrictions in NM Officially Lifted

 

NMDA Seeking Public Input Regarding NM Chile Advertising Act

 

NMDAs Giant Green Chile Cheeseburger Receives Official Name of El Whoppo

 

NMDA Deputy Director Honored

 

Department of Agriculture Hosts Second Annual Food Protection Alliance Conference