Que Viva la Tierra! Regenerative Agriculture for our Lands, Waters, and People 

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 About:

Join us February 23rd for an enlightening talk with world-renowned soil scientist Ray Archuleta and expert regenerative rancher and consultant Alejandro Carrillo. Explore the latest science on regenerative agriculture and learn how food production using best practices can mitigate climate change and drought, support ecosystem function, improve biodiversity, and support wildlife habitat.  Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation towards a future where conservation and agriculture can work hand-in-hand!

Presentation will be followed by a Q & A and partnering organizations will be available in Encore Gallery for further conversation following the event.

 Presented in Partnership with: 

Alianza Agricultura de Taos, Taos Valley Acequia Association, Taos County Economic Development Corporation, Taos Center for the Arts, Taos Soil and Water Conservation District, the Quivira Coalition, Trout Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Amigos Bravos, and Western Landowners Alliance. 

Sponsored by:

Kit Carson Electric Co-op, Taos Ski Valley, The Love Apple, Manzanita Market, Mudd n’ Flood, and Cid’s Food Market

Ray Archuleta has spent his career researching and teaching soil health. He is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist with 30 years of experience as a soil conservationist, water quality specialist and conservation agronomist with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). Since retiring, he founded Understanding Ag, LLC and the Soil Health Academy, LLC. Through these organizations, he works with producers, organizations, and government entities around the world on using a biomimicry and agroecology approach to improve soil function for the health of the entire ecosystem. He also operates a 150-acre farm with his family in Missouri. He is best known for his role the award-winning documentary, Kiss the Ground.

Alejandro Carrillo is a fourth-generation rancher in the Chihuahuan desert where he focuses on regenerative practices at his ranch, Las Damas. He works with various conservation organizations and universities in the U.S. and Mexico to measure the impact of his management practices and has documented valuable positive benefit to the ecosystem and his bottom line at the same time. Alejandro assists ranchers and institutions across the Western United Stares and South America on implementing regenerative principles and practices.  He also participates as a delegate to the United Nations Convention to combat Desertification and Land Degradation in multiple countries.  He has been featured in various documentaries including Sacred Cow, To Which We Belong, Water in Plain Sight, and Common Ground.