Processing blue corn for atole
This is blue corn we harvested at the end of the growing season in 2013. It came from 7 rows that were approximately 80 feet long. After desgrando el maiz, or shelling the corn, we poured it in front of … Continued
New irrigation diversion structure for Acequia
Today we saw the completion of a project for the parciantes (irrigators) of Acequia Madre del Sur del Río de Don Fernando de Taos. The process was initiated by a previous Commission through a program offered by the Taos Soil … Continued
On chickens and eggs
This is a good a time as any to talk about the care of chickens and egg production. The winter months typically come with a decrease in egg production. Since eggs are so important to having food security, we find … Continued