NACTA 2023 Conference Tours
One of the standout experiences of the annual NACTA meeting is always the lineup of local agricultural tours. This year we are excited to offer attendees six options sure to enrich, educate and illuminate on the local research, machinery, meat production and business that are the life force of the agricultural industry in the area. Each of these excursions will be offered on the afternoon of Thursday, June 22.
Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument
One of the newest National Monuments in the US. Several places within the national park will be visited. Good hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, and some water will be needed.
Pecans and Beer Tour
Dona Ana county is one the largest counties in pecan production in the US. Participants will look at pecan production and processing and can sample some local brewery products.
Chile Tour
This tour will cover the famous "Hatch" Green Chili that has made the Mesilla Valley and village of Hatch famous for chili. Sites of chili production, research and processing.
Vine and Wine Tour
The Southwest area of New Mexico is known to produce some very fine wines. This tour will stop at several of the local wineries and hear how wines are produced in New Mexico.
Santa Teresa Livestock Crossing Tour
This is the largest land cattle crossing between Mexico and the United States. Over 3000 head of cattle are crossed each day. The tour will get to see actual crossing of cattle and processing on the US side. Hats, sunscreen, and water highly recommended.
Dairy Tour
New Mexico in the 9th largest State for milk production and first in production per cow. We have happy cows. This tour will visit a local dairy and some processing facilities.
Please note that additional fees may be incurred onsite.
