Showcasing New Mexico: Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum's 'HomeGrown' showcases local foods, goods

Adrian Gomez, Albuquerque Journal, N.M.
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Nov. 11—New Mexico-made products are going to be in the spotlight in Las Cruces.

"HomeGrown: A New Mexico Food Show & Gift Market" returns to the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum on Saturday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 19, in Las Cruces for the ninth time.

Admission is $10 per vehicle, and the first 100 vehicles at the event each day will receive a free burlap shopping bag. Cash is encouraged for admission.

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) partners with the museum each year to co-host the show.

The NMDA food demonstration trailer will be at the event and NMDA's Taste the Tradition Chef Ambassadors, Jordan Isaacson and Jon Young, will conduct cooking demonstrations each day.

Attendees can expect about 60 vendors, the majority representing food and beverage companies from around the state.

Each booth will offer locally produced products, such as award-winning salsas, nuts, sauces, and wine, for attendees to sample and purchase. The show also features crafts, art, and other hand-made products, including Native American pottery and jewelry from northern and central New Mexico.

"The 'HomeGrown' event has become a premier showcase for New Mexico-grown food, beverage, and craft products that make our state special," says Jeff Witte, New Mexico Agriculture secretary. "This event is a source of New Mexico products that has come to define the spirit of the holiday season across the state and region. It clearly reflects people's love for locally made products and successfully meets consumer demand year after year."

Some of the vendors include Phil's Gourmet Sauces of Albuquerque, J.P.M's Salsa of Las Cruces, Old Barrel Tea Company of Mesilla, meats from Jinglebob Land & Cattle Company of Anthony, New Mexico, JAL Farms of Fort Sumner, Legacy Pecans of Las Cruces, Nichols Ranch and Orchard of La Luz, and Kinna's Chile Products and New Mexico Sabor from Albuquerque.

There will also be a select group of New Mexico wineries offering samples, as well as glass and bottle sales.

The Doña Ana County 4-H members will be selling colorfully decorated mini-Christmas trees and wreaths.

"The Farm & Ranch staff is excited to invite everyone to our signature event, 'HomeGrown,' featuring New Mexico-based products from our talented community," says Heather Reed, Farm & Ranch Museum executive director. "In collaboration with our partners at the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, we're able to showcase the hard work that makes our state unique."