The Sun Shone on the

Institute's Patron Luncheon

Photo Captions Row 1 (l-r) Development and Communications Director Janice L. Mayer greeted guests for the “Shop with the Chef” tour; The Institute team assembles to lead the guests through the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market. Back row (l-r): Institute Executive Director Manny Encinias, Docent Gail Grimes, Docent Eva Raeple, Santa Fe School of Cooking Chef Molly Mix, and Santa Fe School of Cooking Team Member Jane Steele. Front row (l-r): Docent Jonni Lu Pool, Santa Fe School of Cooking Director of Operations Nicole Ammerman, Institute Program Development Director David Sundberg, and Institute Board Vice President Pam Walker; Santa Fe Farmers’ Market CEO Debbie Burns welcomes guests to a thunderous round of applause; Appropriately, tours were led by a Chef and a Docent – and grouped by vegetables. Here we have the carrot group! Back row (l-r): Dorothy Sisneros, Nicole Ammerman, Eva Raeple, and Keith Anderson. Front row (l-r): Ann Steinbinde, Paula Sass Donnelly, Barbara Lenssen, and Robyn Miller; Alice Dawson, Debbie Taylor and Jeff Taylor pictured with Cloud Cliff Bakery Owner Rosa Lemus; 

Photo Captions Row 2 (l-r) Sherry Snyder and former Institute Chair Mike McGeary – who played the gathering music on his banjo – enjoy the visit at Annie’s Herb Farm’s booth; Stephanie Dukette, Owner of Santa Fe Mountain Mushrooms, explains her mushroom growing process and products to the group; Grant Wilson is passionate about his Lotus Farms, LLC. French Rouge Chickens which were served at the luncheon; Development Committee Member Monica Martinez-Pringle was the picture of summer; Guests Sherry Johnson, Institute Microloan Chair Lisa Kantor, Janet Desforges, and Patrick J. Carr listen as Peach Malmaud of DVG LLC explains the myriad of culinary and medicinal uses for her Dome Valley Garlic Oil; Rock solid: Institute Market Programs Manager Anna Griswold and Board Vice Chair Pam Walker; 

Photo Captions Row 3 (l-r) Pretty as a picture – table design; Board Chair Michael Knight chats with guests Diego Alegre and Tyler Morgan (r); Pam Walker pictured with tablemate Nancy Pope Development & Operations Director of the New Mexico Foundation; Event Co-chairs, Linda Osborne and Patrick J. Carr; Green Tractor Farm's Mary and Tom Dixon contribute mightily to the community: Mary is in her third term on the Institute Board and serves as Secretary and Tom is in his second term on the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Board – thank you for your service! 

Photo Captions Row 4 (l-r) Dorothy Massey, Owner of Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse discusses Stan Crawford’s latest book. The veteran farmer and owner of El Bosque Garlic Farm was an original member of the Santa Fe farmers’ Market; Cathy Anderman, Marjorie Miller-Engel and Bonnie Coe pictured at the luncheon; Chef MaryDawn Wright leads a cooking demonstration; The results: A Meze Trio, beautifully plated; Chef Molly Mix serves the entrées; 

Photo Captions Row 5 (l-r) Public Relations Consultant and Institute Board Member Christine Castro interviews new Executive Director Manny Encinias talk show-style; At the event, John Adams Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center’s Chief Hospital Executive and Carrie Thielen Director of Regional Community Health for Presbyterian Healthcare Services were presented with the Institute’s inaugural Community Partnership Award by Institute Board Treasurer Kyle Burns, President of The Rikoon Group of financial advisors and an Institute Corporate Sponsor; Linda Osborne accepted the inaugural Rainmaker Philanthropy Award from Mary Dixon; Volunteer Rebecca Tobey tallies the results of the paddle raiser led by Mark C. Johnson, Director of Sales and Business Development of New Mexico Fresh Foods; Cheers to a day well spent!

The Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute hosted its annual Spring Patron Luncheon on Saturday, June 25, 2023. Former Board Chair Mike McGeary provided gathering music on his banjo as guests arrived for coffee and pastries under the Railyard Water Tower. After a brief orientation by Institute Board Vice Chair Pam Walker, and a welcome from Santa Fe Farmers’ Market CEO Debbie Burns, the group joined chefs and docents for “Shopping with the Chef” tours of the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market. One guest commented, “It was fun to visit with new vendors, to hear their stories, and learn about produce and products that were unfamiliar to me. The extra insights that the chefs provided on uses of products were very interesting and their suggested recipes were stimulating.”

Late morning, the patrons strolled over to the Santa Fe School of Cooking where they enjoyed selections from the American Songbook played by pianist Bert Dalton, and sipped Gruet Brut Rosé NV and Ginger Mint Lemonade. Chef MaryDawn Wright, who curated with the Mediterranean menu, prepared one of the appetizers – roasted carrot and chickpea hummus – in an engaging cooking demonstration.

Ingredients for the three-course luncheon were sourced from Santa Fe Farmers’ Market farmers and vendors: Annie's Herb Farm, Anthony Wagner Family Farm, Camino de Paz School & Farm, CLC Pecans LLC, Cloud Cliff Bakery, DVG LLC (Dome Valley Garlic Oil), El Bosque Garlic Farm, Farm Stand Thank and Trust, Growing Opportunities, Inc., Heidi’s Raspberry Farm, Khalsa Family Farms, Lotus Farms, LLC., Love Family Farm, Mendez Produce, Mr. G's Organic Produce, Red Mesa Meats, Reyah Sunshine Farm, LLC, Santa Fe Mountain Mushrooms, Shepherd's Lamb, and The Vagabond Farmers. Florecita Flowers, owned by a third-generation farming family, provided the delightful bouquets sourced from local flower farms, including Marie Carter’s El Jardin De Flores.

The program included an expression of gratitude to Santa Fe School of Cooking Director Nicole Ammerman and her outstanding team given by Institute Board Chair Michael Knight. Board Member Christine Castro then interviewed new Executive Director Adan Manuel “Manny” Encinias Ph.D. It was inspiring for the sold-out crowd to hear Manny’s vision for the future of the Institute. 

The Institute’s first Corporate Partnership Award was presented to Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center and Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Hospital Chief Executive John Adams and Carrie Thielen, MPH, RD Director of Regional Community Health, accepted the award from Institute Treasurer Kyle Burns, President of The Rikoon Group, a corporate sponsor. The Inaugural Rainmaker Philanthropy Award was presented to long-time supporter Linda Osborne by Institute Board Secretary Mary Dixon of Green Tractor Farm. Mary also thanked Linda Osborne and Patrick J. Carr for serving as Honorary Co-Chairs of the event.

A paddle-raiser led by Director of Sales and Business Development for New Mexico Fresh Foods, Mark C. Johnson, generated support for Institute programs. The fundraiser – along with the delicious chocolate pecan torte – (Chef MaryDawn Wright shares her recipe here.) – provided a very sweet ending to a delightful day!



Fanfare for the Santa Fe Farmers’ Del Sur Market

Photo caption: The Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting was attended by (front row l-r) Tim Reeder, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center Staff; Gabriela Leon, Guadalupe Credit Union; John Adams, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center Chief Hospital Executive; Manny Encinias, Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute Executive Director; Debbie Burns, Santa Fe Farmers’ Market CEO; Anna Farrier, Cooking with Kids Executive Director; Rio and Zia Encinias, Trilogy Beef Community family, Steve Martinez, Presbyterian Healthcare Services Senior Program Manager- Northern New Mexico. Pictured (second row l-r): Kyle Burns, Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute Board Treasurer; Nicholas Stinson, Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Market Manager; Agustin Orozco, El Guique Farm Proprietor; David Sundberg, Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute Program Development Director; Carrie Thielen, Presbyterian Health Care Services Director of Regional Community Health; Justin Pina de Pena, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center Staff; and David Jackson, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center Staff.

The Santa Fe Farmers’ Del Sur Market opened with a flourish this month – literally a brass fanfare! The Santa Fe Symphony and Chorus’ Brass Ensemble (Brynn Marchiando, Principal Trumpet; John Marchiando, Trumpet; Michael Lombardi, Horn; Byron Herrington, Principal Trombone; and Richard White, Principal Tuba) performed works ranging from Canzona Per Sonare, No. 4 by Giovanni Gabrieli to No Time to Die by Billie Eilish, arranged by Seb Skelly.

Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center Chief Hospital Executive John Adams, Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute Executive Director Manny Encinias, Santa Fe Farmers’ Market CEO Debbie Burns officiated at the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting.

Cooking with Kids, Guadalupe Credit Union, Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners, the Santa Fe Public Library, Unites States Forest Service’s Fire Prevention Rangers, and the Xerces Society’s Pollinator Conservation Program all participated in Institute programming coordinated by Program Development Director David Sundberg.

The Institute’s Information Booth, staffed by Market Programs Manager Anna Griswold oversaw redemption of Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center Employee Vouchers, Fresh Rx “prescriptions” for fresh produce, and EBT draws as part of the Double Up Food Bucks program (DUFB). DUFB is the program through which SNAP participants double their purchasing power for fresh, nutritious, locally produced food. The combined effort resulted in nearly $1,900 in fresh produce support extended to address food insecurity on the underserved south side of Santa Fe.

WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Incentive Program staffed information and registration booths where fresh produce coupons were distributed for seniors and families with children. As always, our partner Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center was present, and offered wellness checks.

The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s new

Art to G.O. Truck will be at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Del Sur Market on July 25th!

Upcoming “Seeds and Sprouts Weekly Passport” activities in July include: Cooking with Kids, Farmers’ Favorite cooking demonstrations and sampling on July 18th, the Georgia O’Keeffe Art to G.O. Truck and the Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners Compost Action Team on July 25th. For updates and future activities, please check our website calendar here.

The Santa Fe Farmers’ Del Sur Market is open every Tuesday afternoon from

3pm to 6pm. through September 25, 2023. Located in the Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center parking lot at 4801 Beckner Road (just off of Cerrillos Road), there is ample free parking for everyone.

Tour the Market Like an Insider!

Institute Program Development Director David Sundberg Leads a Tour of the

Santa Fe Farmers' Market

Join a tour host and guide on a Tuesday morning stroll through the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market. See the wide variety of what’s growing locally, and talk with farmers about their crops and experiences. 

Over coffee and breakfast sweets at 9:00 in the Market Pavilion, learn how the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute supports local small-scale farmers through impactful programs, and assists neighbors by providing reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.

Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute Tours are scheduled the first and third Tuesday Morning of every month from June 6 through November 21, 2023. Each one-hour tour will be limited to ten guests, so register early at Eventbrite.

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