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
By Donne Gonzales, NMAA Farm Trainer, and the Sembradores Team Planting season is here, and it’s time to get your hands in the soil and listen to the sounds of Spring. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting out, … Continued
Year 9 of NMAA’s Sembradores Farmer Training Program Kicks Off On April 7th, we kicked off the 9th year of the Los Sembradores training program! It’s been an incredible start—diving into conversations about agriculture, traditional knowledge, medicinal practices, and ways … Continued
By Samantha Hilborn-Naluai and Jason Rodriguez, NMAA Farmer and Rancher Coordinators with help from the NMAA team. Introduction As part of the sudden and sweeping actions of the new Trump Administration, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has frozen … Continued
The Acequia and Community Ditch Infrastructure Fund (ACDIF) is a State of New Mexico funding source offered to acequias/community ditches that are political subdivisions of the state through the Interstate Stream Commission. ACDIF provides funding for the planning, engineering design … Continued
The New Mexico Acequia Association (NMAA) is committed to supporting acequias in securing Capital Outlay funds and other vital financial resources for infrastructure projects. As we head into the upcoming Legislative Session, NMAA is offering specialized assistance to help acequias … Continued
By Donne Gonzales, NMAA Farm Trainer On November 18th, 2024, we joyfully wrapped up a successful farm year for our amazing 2024 cohort! From April to November, we worked hand in hand, growing a bounty of beautiful vegetables, flowers, and … Continued
By Juan Lopez, 2024 Sembrador Apprentice As the season comes to its half way point for the Los Sembradores program we can reflect on many of the skills and lessons we have developed as new farmers. We have been taught how … Continued
By Nicholas Cruz Torres, 2024 Sembrador Apprentice Introduction: After four months of participating in Los Sembradores, I’m excited to share one of the biggest lessons I’ve come to understand: being a farmer is a lot like being a scientist. … Continued
By: Vidal Gonzales, Community Planner and Governance Specialist NMAA encourages all acequia members, commissioners, mayordomo/as and regional leaders to actively engage the Interstate Stream Commission Water Planning Process. Currently, the best way to do this is to complete their online … Continued