NMSU Agricultural Youth Competitions
New Mexico State University College of ACES, working collaboratively with the wider agricultural industry, is proud to provide contests to help New Mexico youth learn about agriculture, consumer, and environmental sciences. These contests develop workforce and career skills important to the agricultural and natural resource industries.
This page provides the resources necessary for students to compete in the Agricultural Public Speaking contests, the Agri-Science Contests, and the New Mexico Flowers and Finances Contest, all held in conjunction with our state and regional fairs.
Contest Rules and Registration
Online registration coming soon!
New Mexico State Fair (NMSF)
Public Speaking and AgriScience
Date/Time: September 12, 2026 | 8 AM
Entry Deadline: Aug. 28
Location: African American Performing Arts Center
300 San Pedro NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
- NMSF AgriScience Fair Contest
NMSF Rules (2026) - NMSF Agricultural Public Speaking Contest
NMSF Speaking Rules (2026)
NMSF Flowers and Finances Contest
Date/Time: September 12, 2026 | 3:30 PM
Entry Deadline: Aug. 28
Location: New Mexico Expo Fairgrounds, Youth Hall
300 San Pedro NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
- NMSF Flowers and Finances Contest
Coming Soon!
Southern New Mexico State Fair (SNMSF)
Date/Time: October 2, 2026 | 8 AM
Entry Deadline: Sep. 21
Location: New Mexico State University, Gerald Thomas Hall
940 College Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88003
- Southern NMSF AgriScience Fair Contest
SNMSF Rules (2026) - Southern NMSF Agricultural Public Speaking Contest
SNMSF Speaking Rules (2026)
Eastern New Mexico State Fair (ENMSF)
Date/Time: October 9, 2026 | 8 AM
Entry Deadline: Sep. 21
Location: Fairgrounds
2055 SE Main Street
Roswell, NM 88203
- Eastern NMSF AgriScience Fair Contest
ENMSF Rules (2026) - Eastern NMSF Agricultural Public Speaking Contest
ENMSF Speaking Rules (2026)
Required Forms
In addition to uploading through the registration link, please complete and email the completed form to nmyouth@nmsu.edu. This will serve as a backup entry system.
Project Development Assistance
One of the goals of these youth programs is to support New Mexico students in their career development, including support for higher education. Please contact NMSU and Cooperative Extension Faculty with questions regarding your area of interest!
For this and other contest questions, please contact Dr. Frannie Miller, Associate Professor, Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business Department at 575-636-9305 or email at franniem@nmsu.edu.
Prizes Awarded
Senior Division, Agri-Science & Public Speaking
- Grand - $1,000 NMSU ACES scholarship & buckle
- Reserve - $500 NMSU ACES scholarship & buckle
Junior Division, Agri-Science & Public Speaking
- Grand - $500 NMSU ACES scholarship & buckle
- Reserve - $250 NMSU ACES scholarship & buckle
Novice Division, Agri-Science & Public Speaking
- Grand - $500 NMSU ACES scholarship & buckle
- Reserve - $250 NMSU ACES scholarship & buckle
Floral Contest
- Grand Team - $500 NMSU ACES scholarship & buckle each team member
- Reserve Team - $250 NMSU ACES scholarship & buckle each team member
Contest Sponsorship
The contest was created through work at NMSU Agricultural Economics & Agricultural Business Department with the support of the Cooperative Extension Service. All divisions were generously sponsored by AgTrust Farm Credit. Please let them know you appreciate their support of our amazing New Mexico youth!
AgTrust Farm Credit, 5600 Clearfork Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Contact Info
Frannie Miller
Assistant Professor Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business
Email: franniem@nmsu.edu
Cell Phone: 575-636-9305
Office Phone: 575-646-1162