THE ONGOING DROUGHT IS CHANGING THE FACE OF FARMING IN NEW MEXICO. KATIE GOETZ WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SAYS THE LATEST GOVERNMENT CENSUS SHOWS FARMERS ARE PLANTING A WIDER VARIETY OF HIGH VALUE CROPS LIKE PECANS, MELONS AND VEGETABLES. GOETZ SAYS THERE'S ALSO BEEN A 20-PERCENT INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF FARMS SELLING DIRECTLY TO THEIR CUSTOMERS.
