Author Archives: UNM Sustainability Studies Program

Bees have long played an integral role in the survival of the human species as a whole. This could not be truer today, as many of our foods that come from trees, shrubs, flowers and root crops that depend on … Continue reading →

“You are what you eat” is a saying that I think is discredited far too often. Do you ever really think about what you eat, what you’re putting in your body and the various processes and purposes that different nutrients … Continue reading →

The Navajo Nation is a culturally rich tribe. Over time the Díne shifted from a raiding lifestyle to an agricultural society. The shift to a pastoral and agricultural lifestyle created an opportunity for the Navajo to become one of the … Continue reading →

The winter crops have always baffled me. Recently, I was thinking about my latest visits to the farmers’ market. I see that almost every stand is selling kale. I mean, what exactly is kale? I was not raised on such … Continue reading →

The weather is warming up, flowers are in bloom, and spring cleaning is done. What should you do next? Well, it’s the perfect time to get some friends together and throw a fabulous dinner party with local food. Celebrate friends, … Continue reading →

Agriculture has always been and will always be an important aspect of society. Without it we wouldn’t have food on the table, clothes to wear, or even plants to make medicine. In the present day, we are in an era … Continue reading →

So you are sitting here reading this article entitled, Just Garden. Sounds a lot like Just Do It, huh? The name probably caught your attention because you have been looking into starting your very own garden of some sort. Flowers, … Continue reading →

People choose to abstain from dairy or all animal products for a variety or reasons. Some have allergies or intolerances. Some choose a plant-based diet simply for better health. Others choose Veganism, in an effort to end the animal cruelty … Continue reading →

Red or Green? A question that every New Mexican has an answer to. One little known fact about green and red chiles is that they actually come from the same plant; green chile is harvested early on in the plant’s … Continue reading →

THE HISTORY OF PRESERVING FOOD Preservation of food is an integral part of human history. It has allowed for humans to place roots and form communities, which facilitated the transition of hunter-gather societies to agriculture-based societies. There are many different … Continue reading →