In the middle of winter, a lot of Albuquerque farms have packed it in and called it a year. They’ll be back in the spring, but in the meantime, Farm & Table depends on our year-round farms to help keep us as local as possible event during the lean season. Some of our amazing year-round farms that we rely on are:
Red Tractor Farms: Red Tractor is a beautiful women-owned farm nestled in Albuquerque’s south valley. Check out their gorgeous hoop-house that keeps them going year-round on their Facebook page! We are so grateful for the spinach, fennel, kale and chard that Red Tractor has been supplying us this winter. During the spring and summer, you can also find them at the Downtown Grower’s Market, or participate in their CSA. Thank you, Red Tractor Farm!
ARCA Organics: We love ARCA Organics! Located in Corrales, ARCA fantastic operation – and a big part of what keeps us going in the winter, providing us with arugula, lettuce, winter greens and radishes. What is really cool about ARCA Organics, though, is that the farm is connected to the non-profit organization in Albuquerque that provides services for adults with developmental disabilities in the community. All of the profits from the farm benefit the organization, PLUS the farm provides work opportunities for many developmentally disabled adults in ARCA’s care. Farm & Table took a field trip to ARCA last spring and loved seeing all the beautiful things they were growing!
And of course, our very own Sol Harvest Farm! Sol Harvest, our resident farm, keeps us flush with leeks, sunchokes, turnips, sorrel, tatsoi, mezuna, kale, spinach, mustard greens, napa cabbage, and arugula; delicata, butternut, AND spaghetti squash; and herbs like cilantro, parsley and oregano. Wow! Farmer Ric makes great use of his hoop-house, and is working hard to improve it all the time. This year, Ric and Sol Harvest raised money to build doors on either end of the hoop-house, making the structure more stable and the inside warmer, which will allow Ric to grow even better during the winter!
Thanks to all our year-round farms!!! Without you, we couldn’t do what we do – we are so grateful for all your hard work.