Given the increase in the climate challenges including uncertainty and variability over the last few years, with weather patterns distinct from that of our ancestors, a team gathered around a question raised by Santa Cruz basin leaders, “how do we … Continued
Congratulations to the 10 recipients of the NMAA “Que Vivan las Acequias” awards (learn more about the projects below). These projects celebrate acequia’s collective hard work to maintain and improve our infrastructure in order to keep our land based traditions … Continued
By Donne Gonzales, NMAA Farm Trainer If you’ve ever made Tasajos before, you know how delicious and nourishing they are! We practice this tradition annually, right around pumpkin harvest season. It’s a full-day process of gathering wood, preparing the horno, … Continued
By Donne Gonzales, NMAA Farm Trainer On September 27th, Sembradores graduates from the past and the present cohort of 2025 gathered. Our purpose was checking in with one another, considering what young farmers need to flourish, and sharing about our … Continued
By Raul Velderrain , Sembrador Apprentice I’d like to start off with saying how great a program this Los Sembradores group has been to be part of; from my fellow mates David, Aidas, and Casho, our instructors Miguel, Margarita and … Continued
By Nicasio, Sembrador Apprentice The Sembradores program, so far, has been everything it promised and more. Since April, we’ve learned to make rows by hand with cavadores and planted seeds with prayer. We’ve learned about the herbs growing around us … Continued
By Aidas Worthington, Sembrador Apprentice After a quarter of a year with our instructors, the Sembradores program has proven itself to be an illuminating experience. Not only has it been great training in agricultural practices, but it has also provided … Continued
By David Silva, Sembrador Apprentice Throughout the spring and summer program for Los Sembradores has been incredible. Wonderful conversations during working on the farm seem to always arise that relate to life and our relationships to the land. The … Continued
By Donne Gonzales, NMAA Farm Trainer, and the Sembradores Team The Sembradores have been tending to plants, soaking in knowledge, solidifying tradition, and being in community since our last update. Our weeks are full of planting and weeding (nearly … Continued
By Donne Gonzales, NMAA Farm Trainer, and the Sembradores Team We all know that pollinators play a HUGE role in our gardens, orchards, and everyday lives. From bees to butterflies, these small creatures are essential for the health of our … Continued