RIO LUCERO FARMS
Rio Lucero Farms is a collection of no-till, organic fields in the Rio Lucero watershed of Taos, New Mexico.
We practice regenerative farming while striving to be good stewards of the land through working to revitalize the soil and ecosystem.
One of the most important factors of growing is healthy soil. It is the foundation of everything on the farm. This means we do not till, rather we use broad forks to aerate the soil and a tilther to incorporate amendments- which turns only a shallow portion of the topsoil.
We use cover crops to help alleviate weed pressure and give back vital nutrients to the soil. In addition, we build our own compost to add back important organic material. We keep soil covered with row covers and mulch to reduce erosion and loss of nutrients and retain moisture- crucial in our high- desert environment.
Through crop rotation, we can use different plants to incorporate nutrients, and a variety of root structures which help aerate the soil. This also reduces pest pressure and disease. Beneficial insects are introduced by having a diverse array of crops and companion planting. These practices not only contribute to our success in growing, but build a resilient ecosystem with every passing year.
