Food Producers
Cost: FREE
This category is for individual farmers, farm stands, CSAs, ranchers, and value-added food producers.
- A farmer is an agricultural food producer who produces and sells their local products such as produce, nuts, grains, legumes, etc.
- A farm stand is a permanent structure/facility that sells locally grown produce. It must also have a cash register to conduct sales. A "permanent" facility is defined as one that is a physical structure affixed to the ground, must not be mobile in nature, and remains on site during the course of the year. The farm stand shall have a well-defined schedule of operations that may be seasonal. The farm stand must operate in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations. And should check in with NMFMA to determine if they qualify for a listing on the consumer locator map at catbaca@farmersmarketsnm.org.
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) outlets link individual farms or groups of farmers and food producers to consumers. CSAs usually operate with "shares" or pre-orders. CSAs should operate on a consistent, regular basis during the season and should check in with NMFMA to determine if they qualify for a listing on the consumer locator map at catbaca@farmersmarketsnm.org.
- Ranchers are livestock producers who produce and sell their local meat products.
- Value-added food producers are individual producers who make and sell value-added products such as salsas, baked goods, jams, etc.
Member Benefits:
- Trainings: Free attendance to appropriate trainings including the NMFMA Tier 1 and Tier 2 Food Safety Trainings. Open to as many people from your farm as needed, including staff and farming partners.
- Annual Conference: Free registration for one person to the NMFMA's Annual Conference ($125 per person value). Additional attendees receive reduced rates.
- Marketing Resources: Free access to sales and marketing resources.
- Member Newsletter: Receive the NMFMA’s monthly member newsletter featuring local food news, grant opportunities, and more.
*Farm Stands and CSAs receive the above plus:
- Business Listing: Your market will be listed on the NMFMA's popular consumer websites and other publications.
- Market Support: Technical assistance with market and nutrition programs, and promotional material such as banners, posters, buttons, point-of-purchase material, if you are Double Up market.
