IF YOU ARE A VETERAN IN CRISIS THERE IS HELP.  CLICK HERE NOW. 

We are BUILDING solutions ​to  generational challenges

every day
17 veterans
commit suicide

In 2016, 71 veterans in New Mexico took their own lives.  Often cited was lost hope or the isolation of unemployment or homelessness.

This is a preventable tragedy.

Every year
new mexico imports over 90% of its food

With an estimated $5 BILLION spent on imported food every year, the potential of producing even a fraction of food locally would create jobs and sustain lasting economic renewal.

desert forge
is working to solvE
these challenges

By training Veterans to become Warrior Farmers, Desert Forge is helping our heroes connect with the land they fought to defend while restoring hope, creating jobs and building authentic community.

SUPPORT THIS PROJECT

WE need 300 new farmers every month

WE NEED TO GROW FOOD PRODUCTION BY 70% TO FEED THE WORLD BY 2050
THE AVERAGE AGE OF A FARMER IN THE UNITED STATES IS 65
WE CAN SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.

WARRIOR FARMERS WILL LEAD THE WAY

The Warrior Farmer Project is the flagship project of the Desert Forge Foundation - bringing together solutions for both our food system and our veterans.  We grow together, we share the harvest and we aim for healing.  By building alliances with government, municipalities, businesses, private land owners and a growing network of partner farms, we are working to provide solutions - training the next generation of agricultural innovators and business owners. 

The mission is real, and is no small task.  Will you join us?

HOW DO I BECOME A WARRIOR FARMER?

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*https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2016/New-Mexico_2016.pdf
**http://www.dreamingnewmexico.org/food/ff-fair-trade/ff-fair-trade-facts