Value-Added Agriculture
New Hemp Startup Coming to Las Cruces, New Mexico
The company will employ over 50 to refine hemp into manufactured products such as oil, pens, edibles and topical ointments.
Read MoreFood Distributor Breaks Ground on Regional Headquarters in Albuquerque
Along with the new headquarters in West Albuquerque, food and beverage distributor Ben E. Keith plans to add 93 jobs to its local workforce.
Read MoreNew Mexico: Rooted in Agriculture
New Mexico is the ideal location to start, grow, or expand your value-added agriculture or food processing business.
Read MoreNew Mexico Hops Growers Association to Host “Hoptoberfest” Saturday
Attendees will get to sample and purchase pints of the beers made with local hops that were created by nine local breweries.
Read MoreSanta Fe-Based Food Processing Company to Open New Facility
New Mexico Fresh Foods will use High Pressure Processing technology to extend the shelf life of food and enable produce to be shipped to a wider area.
Read MoreSupport New Mexico Farmers in National Farmers Market Week
Aiming to raise awareness and support for local farmers markets around the country, National Farmers’ Market Week runs from August 4 through August 10.
Read MoreNew Mexico’s 2019 Chile Season Begins a Few Weeks Early
While chile is normally roasted and sold in mid-September, this season crops across the state are being harvested earlier.
Read MoreNew Mexico Chiles Head to Space via NASA’s Advanced Plant Habitat
With input from an Española native and NASA researcher, a hybrid version of an Española chile plant has been selected to be grown in space.
Read MorePrepare for Hatch Valley Chili Season with 4 Delicious Recipes
Hatch Valley chili pepper season is just around the corner. Get some recipes ready to take advantage of the best chilis in the world when they’re fresh!
Read MoreNew Hemp Co. With Millions in Funding Crops Up in Santa Fe
Five industry experts have gathered in Santa Fe for the founding of First Crop, a public benefit corporation looking to bring hemp to New Mexico soil.
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