from the earth, for the earth
Through regenerative farming, we work to revitalize the soil and ecosystem while providing nutrient dense & delicious local food to the community of Northern New Mexico.
Who we are
The Patterson family has been connecting the Taos Valley community with locally- and organically-grown produce for more than a decade. United by a passion for regenerative farming and resilient local food systems, they continue to cultivate both healthy soil and strong community.
Rio Lucero Farms began more than a decade ago on the backroads of Taos, New Mexico, along the Rio Lucero, where a few small plots — and a deep love for growing food in the high desert - set everything in motion. What started as a modest family project has steadily expanded from less than an acre to three thriving growing sites, with a fourth on the horizon. Today, the farm provides fresh produce to the Taos Farmers Market and local restaurants, and the family is woking towards opening a permanent store front and farm store. Through it all, the Pattersons and farm crew continue to learn, grown, and share their harvest with the community
Our crops consist of those that thrive in a high desert environment.
The growing season here is dramatic — marked by frigid cold in late spring and early fall, long dry days in between, and unpredictable bursts of precipitation scattered throughout the year. To adapt, we rely on drip irrigation, row cover, and mulch to preserve every drop of water and protect our crops from the elements.
We cultivate a wide range of plants that thrive in our cool climate, from early-season cold-hardy crops like kale, bok choy, spinach, chard, peas, carrots, beets, and lettuces to later harvests of squash, green chile, corn, melons, tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, onions, celery, peppers, and potatoes. While we have our steady favorites, we’re always experimenting with new varieties and exploring companion planting with herbs and flowers.
Find our produce weekly at the Taos Farmers Market, local grocery stores, and restaurants, or reach out to inquire about wholesale.
