Join the New Mexico Acequia Association for our 2022 series of workshops for acequia farmers and ranchers. We will focus on the themes of building soil health, forest health, and resilient ranching practices – with one online workshop and one in-person field day for each theme.

Workshops will feature the wisdom and skills of local maestros, and information on USDA programs and funding opportunities to help your acequia farm/ranch continue to thrive through times of climate change and drought.

PART ONE: ONLINE INTRO WORKSHOPS –

Free and open to the public, join by Zoom or phone

Click here to RSVP for online workshops and/or in-person field days

 Soil health as drought protection with Vincent Garcia (more information below!)

Join NMAA and Maestro Vincent Garcia, acequia farmer from Sena, NM

to learn more about how to increase soil health on your farm or ranch.

Maestro Garcia will share testimony and methods he has used to build the soil,

grow healthier crops, make good use of precious water, and care for the whole ecosystem. We will also provide information on NRCS and New Mexico Healthy Soils opportunities and grants to help you put these ideas into action.