Tierra Lucero
Developing Food and Energy Sovereignty
2008
THE OMEGA DAIRY ENERGY RESEARCH FACILITY
The time for clean, localized energy production is now, and the cows at Omega Dairy agree. They’re helping to fuel waste-to-energy systems, including manure bio-digesters and algae-to-biodiesel production. The results of Omega Energy research are public domain.
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TAOS SUNDAY FARMER’S MARKET
A new Farmer’s Market has been organized in Taos! Get ready for a delicious summer season and a chance to support all the growers and producers in our community:
- Farmers
- Ranchers
- Market gardeners
- Resellers
- Others involved with agricultural pursuits
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2001-2007
THE HOME GARDENS PROJECT
Wow! Look at that harvest! Tierra Lucero has built over 50 raised-bed gardens in Taos for disabled low income residents, elders, schools and other non-profit organizations.
Click here and get inspired to start a Home Gardens Project in your community!
Also, check out our Green Thumb Gardening Handbook for simple home growing instructions.
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TAOS PUEBLO AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS
The staff of Tierra Lucero have been honored to work with the Taos Pueblo on many agricultural projects over the years. The Taos Pueblo is the oldest continuously inhabited village in the Northern Hemisphere.
Click here for a description of past work, and how you can get involved with the Red Willow Sustainable Education Center.<br clear=“all”>
TIERRA LUCERO COMMUNITY FARM AND CSA
Our four season farm in El Prado provided countless people with the opportunity to experience the whole cycle of food production; from seed and soil to kitchen and plate!
Click here to find out why local agriculture is so important and why fresh, organic food JUST TASTES BETTER.
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PERMACULTURE EDUCATION
What is Permaculture? A sustainable design system, a philosophy, a way of life. One of the most beautiful Permaculture demonstration sites was the home of Tierra Lucero for many years.
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VOLUNTEER, SERVICE LEARNING and INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES