Ben Farms, Shiprock, NM
Ben Farms will expand its drying capacity and install a full irrigation system to preserve and distribute traditional crops, especially steamed dried corn – a cultural staple. The project supports food sovereignty and long-term sustainability for Navajo communities.

Brewer Orchards, Tularosa, NM
This grant will help prepare land and irrigation for a pomegranate orchard in the Tularosa Basin. Brewer Orchards is collaborating with four small local businesses to create market opportunities and expand access to healthy produce, enabling value-added processing and economic development in surrounding communities. Facebook

Camino de Paz, Las Cruces, NM
This project will remodel a milking parlor, enhance feeding logistics, and install a utility trailer to increase local milk, cheese, and produce distribution across underserved Northern NM communities, while improving animal welfare and food safety practices. Facebook

Force Majeure Farm, Santa Fe, NM
Located in Santa Fe’s urban periphery, this project will expand cultivable land, amend soil with local biochar and compost, and construct a salvaged-glass greenhouse. It models low-water, year-round food production including grains, legumes, and organic eggs.

Garcia Road Farm, El Prado, NM
Funding will go toward purchasing a two-wheel tractor and attachments to support a 4,000 sq. ft. market garden. Garcia Road Farm will grow affordable, nutritious produce sold through the NM Grown Approved Supplier Program and Double Up Food Bucks. Facebook

Happy Valley Farm, Farmington, NM
With this funding, the farm will purchase a 10’x10’ CoolBot walk-in cooler, 200 strawberry starts, grow bags, and growing medium — boosting produce variety, availability, and shelf life. Facebook

Hazy Foothills Permaculture, Silver City, NM
This project will fund the purchase and installation of a cold storage unit, enabling the farm to quadruple its vegetable and fruit production. The increased capacity supports regional food security, economic development, and community agricultural education. Facebook

KC Gardens, Fruitland, NM
KC Gardens will convert a shipping container into a climate-controlled, year-round hydroponic facility. The farm will provide fresh leafy greens during cold months and offer education for new farmers in the community.

Nizhoni Farms, Los Lunas, NM
With the addition of a walk-in cold room, Nizhoni Farms will increase vegetable quality and reduce waste, allowing more efficient harvesting and better time management across the farm. The improvements will enhance productivity, sustainability, and freshness for local families. Instagram

Reyah Sunshine Farm, Chimayo, NM
This conservation-focused project includes electrifying a pumping plant, installing underground piping, and connecting utilities to a high tunnel. These upgrades support season extension, resource conservation, and increased food production. Facebook

Taylor Hood Farms, Las Cruces, NM
Taylor Hood Farm will build infrastructure to increase access to fresh eggs in underserved communities in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County. Their project includes housing for 250 hens, an egg washing station, cold storage, and packaging capacity for up to 200 eggs per day. Facebook

The Community Pantry, Grants, NM
Expanding its farming efforts in Grants, NM, the Pantry will develop fields for chile and corn, plant fruit trees, and build greenhouses, gardens, and a beehive. The project supports greater food self-reliance and cultural education through community agriculture. Facebook

Tumbleweed Farm, Gallup, NM
To extend their growing season by four months and improve resource conservation, Tumbleweed Farm will install a climate-controlled hoop house. This will increase production of fresh, organic produce for communities in Gallup, Grants, and the Navajo Nation. Facebook