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Why 2024 Is A ‘Bumper Crop’ Year For New Mexico Chile
New Mexico’s Chile farmers are reporting a ‘bumper crop’ year for the state’s beloved crop as the aroma of green Chile roasting season fills the air. Ben Etcheverry, President of the New Mexico Chile Association, joins Chris and Gabby to discuss how nature played a vital part in this year’s harvest. He also addresses industry concerns like inflation, shrinking margins for local farmers, and the state’s legacy of Chile woven into New Mexico culture. Etcheverry also explains how technology is helping the agriculture industry.
Read the report we mentioned about dwindling acres harvested for…
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