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location: near Santa Fe, NM climate: semi-arid elevation: 7000 feet annual rainfall: 14" annual snowfall: 32" prevailing winds: 7 mph SW January average high/low: 40/19 July average high/low: 91/57 average date of first frost: Oct 10 average day of last frost: May 1 property size: 500 acres, mostly wilderness also used for cattle grazing water supply: rainwater catchment with backup well and active water conservation electricity supply: off-the grid, photovoltaics with backup generator, along with passive systems dwelling: straw-bale construction farmed land: 2 acres biodynamic organic vegetables and herbs harvest distributed to: about 100 CSA members farm animals: 400 chickens, 20 ducks, 2 turkeys, 19 cows, 4 llamas, 2 dogs, 2 cats local animals: mice, tarantulas, snakes, lizards, gophers, owls, coyotes crops: cucumbers, summer squash, delicata squash, acorn squash, butternut squash, hakurei turnips, daikon radishes, kohlrabi, scorzonera, carrots, rutabaga, tatsoi, bac choy, spinach, kale, collards, chard, cabbage, butterhead lettuce, arugula, salad mix, yellow onions, bunching onions, scallions, tomatoes, peppers local vegetation: pinion trees, juniper trees, grasses, cacti people: 7