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Matriarchs of New Mexico Agriculture

What is a Matriarch?

The definition of matriarch is “head of family or tribe” or an “older woman who is powerful within a family or organization.”

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) wants to recognize the respected, hard-working, and often humble women in New Mexico Agriculture who have devoted most of their lives to improving our state’s agriculture industry, their community, and their family. These matriarchs are leaders, mentors, and advocates.

Nominations are still open! Click here to learn more!

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What is the spirit? Watch the New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s “Our Spirit” video to learn more.

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“I have participated in the Taste the Tradition®/Grown with Tradition® program since it was first introduced. Over the years I’ve received trade show assistance and label assistance. Between 2004 and 2014 I also received retail advertising assistance for the New Mexico Specialty Foods Stores that I had in Cottonwood Mall and other locations. Being the owner of a small business, I have appreciated the assistance given from the Taste the Tradition®/Grown with Tradition® program. It has helped with expenses in these areas.”

Barbara Mangum, Owner
Mangum Enterprises, established 1989

“Many entities promoting New Mexico products and specialty crops have come and gone, however, New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s Marketing & Development team and Taste the Tradition program has been a steady source of assistance to our company. Next year we celebrate our 20th year in business and we are grateful for the assistance we have received.”

Anna Shawver of Apple Canyon Gourmet