for the earth, from the earth
Through regenerative farming, we work to revitalize the soil and ecosystem while providing nutrient dense & delicious local food to the community of Northern New Mexico.
Who We Are
The Patterson family has been connecting the Taos Valley community with locally- and organically-grown produce for more than a decade. United by a passion for regenerative farming and resilient local food systems, they continue to cultivate both healthy soil and strong community.
Our Crops
The growing season in Taos is dramatic — marked by frigid cold in late spring and early fall, long dry days in between, and unpredictable bursts of precipitation scattered throughout the year. To adapt, we rely on drip irrigation, row cover, and mulch to preserve every drop of water and protect our crops from the elements.
We cultivate a wide range of plants that thrive in our cool climate, from early-season cold-hardy crops like kale, bok choy, spinach, chard, peas, carrots, beets, and lettuces to later harvests of squash, green chile, corn, melons, tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, onions, celery, peppers, and potatoes. While we have our steady favorites, we’re always experimenting with new varieties and exploring companion planting with herbs and flowers.
Find our produce at the Taos Farmers Market, local grocery stores, and restaurants, or reach out to inquire about wholesale.
Plant Sale Pre-Orders
RIO LUCERO Farms pride ourselves on the love that our seedlings to life - which begins late February every year. Lots of care and time is taken to provide healthy, beautiful and bountiful seedlings. Pre-order them now to give us an idea of how many to plant so everyone gets the seedlings they want to raise as their own! Pick-up will be June 6th and June 13th, 2026 at the Taos Farmers Market.
Community Shared Agriculture
CSA Shares 2026
Farm Planning & Geometry
A productive farm starts with careful, intentional planning, from choosing the right site to organizing every row and planting date. Taos Valley has many micro climates - from high mesa to lush wetlands within less than a mile. Our farms sit on irrigated lands off the Rio Lucero’s Acequia Madre. The history of agriculture in Taos is rich, where each plot of land is designed to accommodate surface irrigation. The Patterson family doesn’t have a long history of farming, but as an architect (Doug) and Engineer (Emma), they understand that efficient systems need just that - a system. Everywhere and every scale on the farm consists of intricate geometries, creating efficient systems allowing the plants and people to thrive.