Mark Garcia Farms
Agricultural Products Since 1895
History
Mark Garcia Farms has its roots deep in New Mexico history beginning in 1660. Several of the seven farms owned by the Garcia family were in existence and adjacent to, the Tome land Grant of 1739.
One of the brands owned by Mark Garcia Farms is over 100 years old and still used today. The brand was issued prior to 1899 when New Mexico was a territory and 13 years before statehood.
The family Patriarch , Casimiro Garcia "Casey" organized the seven farms into the organization it is today. His son Mark Garcia operates the farms today with his brother Ray Garcia. His daughter Marie Garcia Shaffner former superintendent of Schools in Belen, New Mexico, is the family Historian, advisor and "peacekeeper."
The family Matriarch, Erlinda Sanchez Garcia "Lindy" organizes activities on the farms as head bookkeeper. She also coordinates the preparation of meals for the various crews and checks humidity levels for baling preparation. She is the sixth great-granddaughter of Juana Lopez de Aragon. This family is considered to be one of the twelve founding families of Albuquerque
The Seven Farms
The House
Casa Colorada
The Luz
Montoshayo
Double G
The Shop
