Join us for a special cocktail workshop with Gary Nabhan, agricultural ecologist, ethnobotanist, and celebrated author whose work has long explored the plants, cultures, and foodways of the desert Southwest. A leading voice in the international Slow Food and Slow Drinks movement, Nabhan has spent decades documenting and preserving the agricultural traditions and biodiversity of... View Article
Explore the slopes of Tumamoc Hill on a guided hike to learn about the natural and cultural history of Tucson and the Sonoran Desert. This tour offers insights into the ecology, cultural history, and desert adaptations that have shaped this unique landscape and agave farming and resilience. Enjoy stunning views while discovering how agave has... View Article
Field Notes: Tending Agave brings together growers, land stewards, and producers from across the U.S. and Mexico to explore the practices, landscapes, and traditions that shape how agave is cultivated today. 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Setting Up an Agave Farm Community-led session Moderated by Ian Beger (Castle Rock Hot Springs) Ofelia Lichtenheld (The... View Article
In partnership with the Tucson City of Gastronomy, we present Las Hijas del Maguey (Daughters of Maguey) - a documentary that follows the Mujeres del Mezcal y Maguey de México, a collective of women organizing for visibility, fair recognition, and a stronger future for the communities who sustain agave culture. Through their stories, the film... View Article
Heralded as the “Tree of Wonders”, the agave has been celebrated for centuries throughout Mexico and the American Southwest, and utilized to make over 40 products - from textiles to tequila. Uncover the adaptations that enable this native succulent to thrive in the hot and harsh Sonoran Desert, and discover how a prized ornamental holds... View Article
Across Mexico, agave grows in landscapes defined by soil, climate, elevation, and season. These conditions shape how the plant develops in the field, influencing everything from sugar formation to harvest decisions, and ultimately the flavors that appear in the glass. In this seminar, we explore terroir in practical terms. How do soil composition and elevation... View Article