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Farmer Spotlights
A Gracious Good Afternoon: A Conversation with Susan Feavearyear, Founder of Artemisia Herbs
Kate and Susan Feavearyear. Photo credit Sara Digby, Courtesy of Artemisia HerbsSusan began selling at Santa Fe Farmers’ Markets in 1995 and was joined by her mother, Kate, twenty years ago. Today she is assisted by her granddaughter Chiara, along with Sara Digby who...
A Burst of Color: Kimberly and Steven Martin’s Luscious Tomatoes
During the grey and dreary days of February, clamoring for color is a natural tendency. There is no more beautiful, delicious treat than the jewel-toned heirloom tomatoes from Kimberly and Steven Martin’s Growing Opportunities, Inc. farm in Alcalde, NM. Kim and Steve...
Seeding The Future with Plant Starts
Nothing points to the arrival of spring more than the appearance of plant seedlings at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market. Whether you refer to them as starts, seedlings, or baby plants, they are in abundance at the Saturday Railyard Market this month. Ric Gaudet of One...
Grace, Flexibility, and a Good Night’s Sleep: Val Wilson’s Secrets of Success
The popular proverb, “if you want something done, ask a busy person” fits New Mexico native Val Wilson to a ‘T’. Wife to Grant, mother of two elementary school children, poultry and pig farmer, Director of Veterinary Operations for Animal Humane New Mexico and a newly...
The “Good Humor Lady” of the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market: A Profile of Coral Clark
Growing up on the small island of Harbor View, Connecticut (population 112) Coral Clark learned the qualities of self-sufficiency, inventiveness, and community-mindedness. These characteristics combined to make her the successful weaver, knitter, and farmer that she...
A Conversation with Wildhood Farm
A conversation with Jasmine and Zach Cecelic in May, 2021 What is a signature item that you sell? Daffodils and Mushrooms What’s the best way to store it? Daffodils can last a very long time if you change the water each day, trim the stem ends and even put them in the...
A Conversation with Paradox Farm
A Chat with Mai in March, 2021 What is a signature item that you sell? Beautiful GREENS! What’s the best way to store it? In the refrigerator. How long have you been farming? 17 years How long have you been a member of the Market? 2 years Share a favorite memory of...
A Conversation with the Vagabond Farmers
A Conversation with the Vagabond Farmers, March 24, 2021 What is a signature item that you sell? Principe Borghese tomatoes What’s the best way to store it? How do you like to prepare it? It is the best tomato for sun drying and we love it most roasted with garlic and...
A Conversation with Annie’s Herb Farm
What is a signature item that you sell? I sell culinary herbs, medicinal herbs and specialty greens. I love to carry items that are more rare or you wouldn’t normally find at market or in stores, like Epazote, Ashwaganda, Gai Laan. I also make fresh tea and herb...
Articles
Institute Launches 2023 Healthy Soils Program
Healthy Soils is a 2023 initiative of the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute that will contribute to more profitable farm production while improving the environment. “This initiative is based on the understanding that building healthy soil can reduce the need for...
Dion Silva, Enterprise Bank & Trust’s Community Minded Leader
Dion Silva and Gigi, his Assistance Dogs of the West sidekick.Spring is blooming, and so is the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute’s Corporate Sponsorship Campaign. The Campaign provides an opportunity for small businesses and large corporations in our community to...
Lifting Up Volunteers During Global Volunteer Appreciation Month
Information Booth Volunteer Sharon Potter Explains the Double Up Food Bucks Program to a Customer. Photo: Adria Malcolm.At the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute we express our gratitude to volunteers each and every day. However, in April, we dedicate this article to...
Chicken or Egg?
Mary Dixon of Green Tractor Farm Reads to Children at the Santa Fe Public Library's Southside Branch with the Assistance of her grandson Major, who was visiting from New York City. Photo: Janice MayerThis year, the chicken or egg paradox is on everyone’s lips. Parents...
Energy Rising to a Higher Level: Visiting with Khalsa Family Farms, Inc.
Khalsa Farm. Photos: Flora Gutierrez and Lisa Kantor PhotographyJanuary is National Mentoring Month. However, for one of our Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Farms, mentoring is a year-round activity. Sirivishnu Singh Khalsa, President of Khalsa Family Farms, Inc. shared his...
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute hosts Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández in Roundtable
Photo caption starting from the top left. Mabel Meets the Congresswoman; 2022 Farmer All Star Annie Krahl of Annie's Herbs offers the Farmers' perspective on processing WIC and DUFB transactions with Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández; 2021 Farmer All Star Marie...
Dynamic Duo: Cousins Brenda and Jennifer Fresquez
Brenda Fresquez, David Fresquez, and Jennifer Fresquez representingMonte Vista Farm at the Santa Fe Farmers' MarketChanneling limited water resources for crop irrigation is a challenge for New Mexican farmers. However, there is no scarcity of talent at Monte Vista...
Celebrating Female Farmers and Producers During Women’s History Month
Gayle Ice has been farming on her certified organic and acequia-irrigated farm for over 30 years. Named a Farmer All Star in 2012, Ice’s Organic Farm has been represented at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market since 1994.The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) website...
In Praise of Heritage Grains
by Christine SalemThe Tibetan Purple Barley is more than ready for the combine.A mini-combine, imported from China, is better able to maneuver in northern New Mexico’s small fields.Volunteers helping to hand-harvest Rebel rye.Northern New Mexico was once the...