Well, more than the half of 2007 is over and we are well underway with several agricultural projects.  But first let’s introduce the Farm Committee and then reflect on the past eight months that have produced big results that will propel us toward our opening.

              Our Farm is overseen by our HHA Agricultural committee which is chaired by Lorenzo Hubbell and John Baca, members of the HHA Board of Directors.  Other members of the committee include Juan Carrillo, a neighbor to the property; Joran Veirs, New Mexico Horticultural Extension Services; Jim Sais, Horticulturalist; as well as Jesse Baca both experienced life long farmers.

             This year the HHA was awarded the farming contract for 3 years with a one year extension.  We planted alfalfa to replenish the nutrients particularly the nitrogen in the fields and harvesting will be done in the fields with 25% of our harvest left to support wildlife.

             We have established 8 work days for the property for 2007.  With two remaining, September 22, and October 27^th.  Each held on the third Saturday of the month.  Half of them will be for the nature trail and half for the support of the farming and demonstration gardens.  We will work and coordinate with County for each those work days. 

             Our first work day this year was scheduled for March 17^th but unfortunately rained out.

             Our April workday launched several activities with Eric Garretson, President of the Downtown Growers Market giving a demonstration of fruit tree pruning.  We took this knowledge and completed pruning our Heirloom Orchard and Vineyard.  The vineyard is currently planted with mission grapes grafted

Workdays Continue, New Ag. Projects

Move Forward, Property Looking Great

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SPECIAL THANKS

Ed Chavez of Advance Business

for the high quality, beautiful banner donation.

Abuelita’s Restaurant and Kathy for inviting all HHA members for a memorable night of food and fun