Agricultural Science Center at Los Lunas Property
Sitting upon approximately 208 NMSU-owned acres, the agricultural Science Center at Los Lunas is the only ASC involved in a longstanding cooperative agreement with the USDA; the Science Center at facility is co-located and shared with the NRCS Plant Materials Center, and 50% of station costs are covered by PMC. Over three acres of certified organic land for research, and its close proximity to Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico, provides the perfect location for urban farming, value-added farm products, and horticultural programs. It is the ideal location for resident Extension faculty with statewide appointment to efficiently deliver extension education programs to large and diverse clientele. There are fifteen different soil types, which allow for broad applicability of research findings for collaborative projects across the state. This ASC is located in Los Lunas, NM in Valencia County.