About This Farm

In fact, the first Sichlers immigrated to the Middle Rio Grande Valley from Germany in 1868, and purchased farm land in Los Lentes, NM in 1872. Chris’ grandfather, Ernest Sichler Sr., was well known in the Los Lunas, NM, area and beyond for his dedication to growing quality fruits and vegetables. Ernest Sr. passed this dedication along to his son Ernest Jr., better known as Ernie, who operated his business under the name of "Ernie Sichler Farms" and quickly became known as somebody who does thin