Mark Garcia Farms

Agricultural Products Since 1895

History

Mark Garcia Farms has extensive history in New Mexico  beginning in 1601 with the arrival of Antonio Baca number 98 of the Juan De Onate expedition.  Many members of this family were major contributors to the economic, spiritual, and educational development of New Mexico.   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 livestock 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 Tajo   

The House and the Krone Baler in operation.

Casa Colorada

The Luz

Montoshayo

Double G

The Shop