The New Mexico Ag Expo sponsored by Plateau will be celebrating its 25th anniversary when it opens March 24-25 at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds in Portales.
According to Chamber Executive Director Karl Terry, a program honoring the 25th anniversary will be held at 12 p.m. at the Jake Lopez Building during the Portales Rotary Club’s annual pork chop luncheon. Past committee members will be recognized and memorabilia from over the years will be on display.
Another special feature of this year’s Expo will be a Listening session with Rolando Flores, NMSU Dean of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and New Mexico Department of Agriculture Director Jeff Witte.
The session will seek to gather feedback from local producers to provide future direction for the two organizations.
Many of the favorite features are back at Ag Expo, including the Tumbleweed Classic Working Dog Trials, the mounted shooter demonstration, a chuck wagon camp and antique tractor displays and parades.
Education sessions on equine health and horse training will be held along with home economist seminars and gardening seminars.
For a complete schedule visit www.nmagexpo.com.  For applications or more information about vendor booths, sponsorship or attendance call (800) 635-8036 or email the Expo at chamber@portales.com.