Our Work
We serve the New Mexican public by providing objective, timely, and relevant information and training that supports decision-making in agribusiness and communities, fostering economic development and sustainability.
Programs and Research
- Community Resources and Economic Development
- CREATE BRIDGES
- New Mexico Stronger Economies Together (NM SET)
- New Mexico Agribusiness Accelerator Demonstration and Training Farm
- LandLink
- New Mexico Farm and Ranch Resource Center
- Navajo Sustainable Agriculture (NSA) Project
Publications
- Economics Research Extension Publications
- New Mexico Beef Cattle Trends and 2025 Outlook
- Carbon Credit Markets in Agriculture
- Livestock Risk Protection Insurance (LRP) for Protecting Against Price Declines
- Cost and Return Estimates (CARE) for Farms and Ranches 2013-2021
- New World Screwworm and Livestock Border Closures
- Organic Beef Marketing Basics
- Organic Beef Production Basics
- Organic Beef Finance and Expansion Basics
News, Announcements, and Other Information
- Navajo Sustainable Agriculture Project: Livestock Record Keeping Webinar
- August 21, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Online Via Zoom
- Navajo Sustainable Agriculture Project: Sheep Wool Mulching Webinar
- August 28, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Online Via Zoom
- Navajo Sustainable Agriculture Project: Ewe Replacement & Culling Webinar
- September 4, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Online Via Zoom
- Navajo Sustainable Agriculture Project: Poultry Management Webinar
- September 11, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Online Via Zoom
- Navajo Sustainable Agriculture Project: Livestock First Aid Training Workshop
- September 26, 2025 | 9 am - 5 pm | In-person - McGee Park, 41 RD 5568, Farmington, NM 87401
NEW Extension Education Video:
Animation Explains Value of Carbon Markets for Farms and Ranches
Faculty
J. Michael Patrick
Associate Professor
Phone: 575-646-5682
Mobile: 575-202-4253
jmpat@nmsu.edu
Patrick Profile
Pilja Vitale
Assistant Professor
Statewide Agent - Budgets
Phone: 575-646-7577
pilja@nmsu.edu
Vitale Profile
Jason Banegas
Assistant Professor
Statewide Agent - Forecasting
Phone: 575-646-5928
Mobile: 505-573-3555
zumbabwe@nmsu.edu
Banegas Profile
Banegas Google Scholar Link
Alexander Wilson
Assistant Professor
Statewide Agent - Value Added
Phone: 503-989-4283
wilson85@nmsu.edu
Wilson Profile
Sawssan Boufous
Assistant Professor
Extension Specialist
Phone: 575-646-5747
sawssanb@nmsu.edu
Boufous Profile
Boufous Google Scholar Link