NEW MEXICO'S HARVEST
New Mexico's agricultural history is as deep-rooted as our love for chile peppers. This page digs into the crops that have fed our folks for centuries, along with the grit of the farmers who cultivated them. Let's shuck some corn and uncover the story of New Mexico's harvest!
OUR
GROWIN'
STORY
New Mexico ain't just about vast deserts and mesas. It's a land where stories grow thick as crops. From the echoes of ancient pueblos to the grit of early ranchers, this state is a blend of traditions and culture amid skies painted with hot air balloons.
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The sunsets here aren't just for pretty - they're reminders of generations who tamed the land. From the howl of a coyote to the piñon trees rustling in the wind, we are reminded of stories from the past; that this land isn't ours but we are stewards of it.
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New Mexico's a place where history's always on the menu and it is our goal to pay homage to those who came before us by respecting our land, its mystical creatures and the customers who trust us to serve them.
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DID YOU KNOW?
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Pinion is one of the oldest wild harvest nuts in NM, and the pinion pine is the state tree.​
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Bean roots provided special microbes with energy that turn atmospheric nitrogen into plant food.
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NM is home to some of, if not THE first orchards in the U.S. The Manzano mountains are named for them. (Manzano means apple in Spanish)
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Hatch is the Chile Capital of the World.
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Mora Valley Spinning Mill, textile mill, is known for processing wool and natural fibers from locally sourced Dine (Navajo) churro sheep, alpaca, and other animals.
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98% of U.S. farms are family owned & operated but only use 45% of agricultural land.
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Dona Ana County is the #1 pecan-producing county nationwide.
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Valencia Flour Mill in Jarales & Navajo Pride Flour Mill in Farmington appear to be the only operational wheat mills remaining in NM, out of over 200 miles operating in the early 1900s. (2023)
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