The Extension Plant Sciences Department will begin providing monthly online professional development training for county extension agents beginning August 2013. Specialists will take turns presenting subject matter training via "WebMeeting." The training's will be held the 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:00 - 11:00 AM (necessary changes to the schedule may occur with advanced notice to participants). Faculty wishing to enroll their personal account must have a login and request enrollment in training sessions. If you have a login, email the ACES Technology Help Desk to request enrollment. If you need a personal account, submit a Support Request and select enrollment in the Extension Plant Sciences Training sessions. Questions regarding this training series should be directed to Natalie Goldberg. For information on a specific training, please contact the Specialist in charge of the training.

PowerPoint Presentations for Completed Training

• August 21, 2014 - Sangu Angadi, Crop Stress Physiologist - Crop Alternatives for Declining Water Resources
• October 17, 2013 - Robert Flynn, Extension Agronomist - 4R Nutrient Stewardship - New Mexico Specifics
• August 15, 2013 - Carol Sutherland, Extension Entomologist - Basic Insect ID - Using 'Popular Examples' from 2013

• 4-Season Vegetable Gardening
  October 16, 2014 - Stephanie Walker, Extension Vegetable Specialist

• Alfalfa Production
  September 18, 2014 - Rick Arnold, Weed Scientist

• Crop Alternatives for Declining Water Resources
  August 21, 2014 - Sangu Angadi, Crop Stress Physiologist

• Guidelines for Growing Terrific Tomatoes
  May 15, 2014 - Stephanie Walker, Extension Vegetable Specialist

• Principles of Soil Health Management
  April 24, 2014 - John Idowu, Extension Agronomist

• Weed Management in Forages
  March 20, 2014 - Mark Marsalis, Extension Forage Specialist

• Common Tree Diseases
  February 13, 2014 - Natalie Goldberg, Extension Plant Pathologist

• Fruit Tree Training and Pruning
  January 16, 2014 - Shengrui Yao, Extension Fruit Specialist

• Propagation of Fruit and Nut Trees
  November 14, 2013 - Richard Heerema, Extension Pecan and Pistachio Specialist

• 4R Nutrient Stewardship - New Mexico Specifics
  October 17, 2013 - Robert Flynn, Extension Agronomist

• Viticulture in New Mexico - Where Vines Can Grow and How to Grow Them
  March 15, 2012 - Bernd Maier, Extension Viticulture Specialist

• Red Grape Varieties

• White Grape Varieties

• Pesticide Licensing: Proposed Changes to Certification and Training
  October 20, 2011 - Marjorie Lews, NMDA Pesticides Bureau

• Getting the Most out of the Plant Diagnostic Clinic
  March 17, 2011 - Natalie Goldberg, Extension Plant Pathologist, and Jason French, Plant Diagnostic Clinician