Pathways to Resilience: Lorenzo Dominguez

Lorenzo Dominguez is co-owner of Chelenzo Farms, a regenerative farm in Cerrillos, New Mexico, which has been recognized for its work via the NMDA Healthy Soil Program, Western SARE, and a number of other grants and awards. Lorenzo is also the host of El Puente: A Bridge to Regenerative Agriculture on KSWV, a New Mexican radio show. 

At Chelenzo Farms they have three operating pillars: research, education, and community. They focus on promoting regenerative agriculture by applying permaculture, soil health, agroecology and agroforestry principles, as well as innovative and Indigenous practices. Chelenzo Farms offers a unique contribution including pioneering efforts to cultivate agave and other succulents to northern New Mexico.

Listen to Lorenzo’s stories below.