Farmer Profiles

Chris Chavez

Casa Fresco Farm

Chris Chavez

Chris Chavez, owner of Casa Fresco Farm, on the challenges of farming in New Mexico, the importance of his family, and the building of new farm tools.

Ian Colburn

Farm of Song

Ian Colburn

An oral hisotry of farming along the middle rio grande- Farm of Song

Fidel González

Los Jardines de Moctezuma

Fidel González

Fidel González on the meaning of sustainability and the intertwinedness of the arts and agriculture.

Casey Holland

Chispas Farm

Casey Holland

Casey Holland went from a tough rural upbringing into a leadership role in sustainable farming, now empowering new farmers through the Grow the Growers program while honoring their roots in activism and mentorship.

Fred Koster

Entropy Farms

Fred Koster

Learn how Fred Koster leveraged experimentation and community knowledge to successfully grow vegetables at Entropy Farms.

Seth Matlick

Vida Verde Farm

Seth Matlick

The story of how Seth started on his farming journey and how Vida Verde Farms came to be.

Mark Robertson

Loose Leaf Farm

Mark Robertson

Loose Leaf Farm is a small farm in Albuquerque’s North Valley operated by Mark and Sarah Robertson. Their work focuses on biodiversity, soil health, and providing fresh produce to local restaurants, CSA members, and farmers markets.

Sarah Robertson

Loose Leaf Farm

Sarah Robertson

An oral history of Loose Leaf Farm

Jack West

Peas and Hominy Farm

Jack West

Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jack West learned to farm both in the Middle Rio Grande Valley, across the country, and overseas. His story delves into this gathered knowledge and mindset changes that shaped the farmer he is today.