Colorful display of fresh tomatoes

Events at the Agri-Nature Center

Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center and Agriculture Program

The Village of Los Ranchos purchased the old Anderson Winery on 25 acres to preserve open space in the Village and to celebrate our agricultural heritage. This property has evolved over the years into the center for agricultural excellence that it is today. Located across the street from Los Poblanos. Visit their website to learn more.

Current Events

Volunteering Hours
Regular volunteer hours are Wednesday mornings from 9-12. No registration required.

Fall Gardening
August 22, 5:30 PM
Learn how to plan for your fall and winter garden with Bernalillo County Extension Agent John Garlisch. He will answer all your questions and get you started on growing year-round. $5 per person. Purchase tickets online or with cash at the door.

Mead Making Workshop
September 5, 5:30 PM
Learn the process of fermenting mead using honey. We'll cover different recipes and sample mead. 21 and over event. $5 per person. Purchase tickets online or with cash at the door.

Kombucha Workshop w. Stargazer Kombucha
September 12, 5:30 PM
Learn how to brew your own delicious and healthy kombucha. Our expert instructors will guide you through the process from start to finish. $5 per person. Purchase tickets online or with cash at the door.

Green Chile: Preserving the Harvest
September 26, 5:30 PM
An introductory class and demonstration with Amber Benson-Lehmer of NMSU Bernalillo Extension highlighting the water bath canning process. This class will provide an overview of several different methods of home food preservation specifically focused on New Mexico chile. Methods include: Water bath canning, pressure canning, freezing, dehydrating, fermenting, and freeze drying. Participants will have the opportunity to taste several different approved recipes and methods used in preserving green chile. Participants will get to try a variety of USDA approved preservation methods and take recipes home to use. $5 per person. Purchase tickets online or with cash at the door.

Growing Livestock Forage in Hot Climates 
September 28, 9:30 AM
Learn all about cultivating livestock forage in hot climates with experts from NMSU. $5 per person. Purchase tickets online or with cash at the door.

How to Take a Soil Sample and Read Test Results
October 10, 5:30 PM
Come join us for a hands-on workshop on soil sampling and interpreting test results. The experts at NMSU Extension will guide you through the process of collecting soil samples and understanding what the test results mean for your garden or landscaping. $5 per person. Purchase tickets online or with cash at the door.

Location

Agri-Nature Center

4920 Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest 
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
Located across the street from Los Poblanos.

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