Tucumcari Rangeland Soil Health Workshop

Online website registration for the June 30 Tucumcari Soil Health Workshop is closed. For questions about the workshop, please contact Lynnae Abarca at the SW Quay SWCD at: 575 309-3357 ​ […]

Biochar and Soil Health in New Mexico

Are you interested in how biochar can work as a soil amendment in New Mexico? Through her work at Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sanna Sevanto is conducting research on the […]

Land Leasing Basics Webinar with Farm Commons

Quivira Coalition's New Agrarian Program (NAP) and Farm Commons present: Land Leasing Basics. This webinar is geared toward NAP alumni, but is open to all. Leasing farmland is so commonplace […]

Erosion Control and Soil Amendments at Tedford Farm

Come learn about learn about the impact of erosion control structures and soil amendments! Across the intermountain west, interest has been growing in using organic amendments and native seeding with […]

Vermicomposting in Taos

Come learn about vermicomposting and the importance of managing household waste with the Quivira Coalition, Amigos Bravos, and Alianza Agri-Cultura! Worm composting, or vermicomposting, uses the red wiggler worm to […]

Weaver Ranch Field Day – Reversing the Dust Bowl

Attend a field day! Join us on Thursday September 29th to visit Weaver Ranch in Causey, NM. Learn about efforts to bring prairie life back to abandoned, blown out fields. […]

La Madera Soil Health Workshop

Join us in Northern New Mexico to learn about soil health. Registration is now closed!! This workshop is for farmers and ranchers who want to learn about soil health principles […]

New Agrarian Program 101 Call

Learn about the New Agrarian Program! NAP 101 is an interactive opportunity to learn more about the New Agrarian Program, hear descriptions of our 2023 mentor sites, and get a […]

Fall Red Canyon Reserve Land Health and Biochar Workshop

It’s time for our Fall Land Health Workshop Weekend at Red Canyon Reserve! This fall, we have three components to our workshop weekend: a hands-on biochar production session (weather permitting), […]

Soil Health, Organic Amendments, and Community Discussion

Join us in Northeastern New Mexico! Regenerative agriculture is meant to build health and well-being while feeding people. At Quivira’s Carbon Ranch Initiative, we use the Healthy Soil Principles and […]

Lowry Ranch Field Day – SOLD OUT!

This field day is sold out! When challenges like drought hit here in Colorado, a rancher might feel the weight of the world on their shoulders in making the next […]

NAP 101 Call

Learn about the New Agrarian Program! NAP 101 is an interactive opportunity to learn more about the New Agrarian Program, hear descriptions of our 2023 mentor sites, and get a […]

Mentor Training Call #2 – Evaluating Written Applications

Mentor Training Call #2: Evaluating Written Applications How do you sort through written applications? We will share strategies for tackling the pile of applications, share evaluation templates, and sample email […]

Employment Law Basics with Farm Commons

Farm employment law feels intimidating but with just a few key rules and operating principles, the farm or ranch business can navigate this potential minefield with confidence. This webinar will teach the fundamentals of farm employment law including classifying workers and the obligations of every farm employer. Folks will learn where they need to learn more and where they can sit back with confidence, no matter where they are in their farming journey. Led by staff from Farm Commons.

Mentor Training Call Series #3 – Effective Interviews

Mentor Training Call #3: Effective Interviews What interview questions will reveal the skill level, motivation and aptitude of an applicant? What questions can’t be asked, for legal reasons? How do […]

Mentor Training Call Series #4 – Setting Expectations

Mentor Training Call #4: Setting Expectations You’ve chosen your apprentice and are preparing for their arrival. How do you set clear expectations of job responsibilities, days off, work schedules, team […]