Author Archives: UNM Sustainability Studies Program

There is no denying that organic food has made a name for itself in the past decade. It has gained a lot of support for many good reasons and is changing the way that people eat for the better. Not … Continue reading →

Permaculture The basic concept behind a permaculture approach is finding a design solution to a multiple of problems. Chickens themselves offer a variety of solutions to a variety of problems. Specifically, chickens act as lawn mowers for overgrown brush and … Continue reading →

New Mexico’s local food production system is being cultivated through sustainability efforts in newly rewritten and revised planning documents. These multi-jurisdictional plans contain visions, goals, and policies surrounding sustainability of local health and agriculture systems, but will these efforts be … Continue reading →

March 5th 2016, midnight.  Partner in crime, check. Clad in black, check. Headlamps, check. We set out on an undercover investigation to see if the rumors and urban legends are true. What rumors?  Well, I’m sure you’ve heard all those … Continue reading →

As a child I always thought of bees as a summertime nuisance but in all reality they are, in large part, responsible for the survival of many plants, seeds and food crops. If honeybees didn’t exist our world and how … Continue reading →

You’re invited to join us for the 8th Annual UNM Sustainability Expo, happening this year on Thursday, April 21 from 10:30am to 2:30pm on Cornell Mall. The Expo will feature a local growers’ market, educational displays, a bicycle auction, a … Continue reading →

Day one of the Lobo Growers’ Market was a success!  Pictured here are some beautiful flowers and fresh tomatoes from Arretche Farms, freshly baked croissants from Le Paris French Bakery, chocolate-chip cookies from Cookie Carry Out, and bread from Kuma, … Continue reading →

The UNM Sustainability Studies Program is bringing back the Lobo Growers’ Market for another season this Fall 2015. The market will be held for six consecutive Tuesdays, 10AM-2PM, starting on September 15th. It will be located in the grassy area … Continue reading →

As globalization spreads, each generation experiences a weaker connection to food than the one before. What we eat defines us in infinite ways; it speaks of our culture, defines our identity, determines our health… Yet, our relationship with the land … Continue reading →

We reside in a state with a deep-rooted history and a diverse mix of culture. This mix has cultivated a unique food distinct to the area, which has evolved over time with the influence of Native American, Mexican, and many … Continue reading →