Announcements
October Market Manager Forum: "Use It Or Lose It: Promotional Funds for Your Market"
Posted on Friday, October 3, 2025:
Calling all market managers: we're reminding you that Promo Funds reimbursements requests will be due by November 15, which is why we're focusing our next Market Manager Forum on this important end-of-year process. In this session, we will talk about creative ways to utilize promo funds late in the season for markets that still have funds available before they lose access to the funds for 2025. We will answer questions about year-end requirements for Farmers Market Members. Managers and other farmers market leaders are invited to bring any market-related questions to be discussed and answered by NMFMA staff and other farmers market representatives who may be in attendance.
Don't feel overwhelmed with this year-end process, as we're here to help! Make plans on attending this webinar to learn how you can make use of these funds before the year-end submission deadline. We can't wait to see you there!
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, September 16
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Zoom/Online - You must be registered to attend!
- Who it's for: New Mexico farmers' market managers
September Market Manager Forum: Resources and Funding Opportunities with NMDA's Logo Program
Posted on Wednesday, September 3, 2025:
Join us on Thursday, September 18th, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, for a valuable session that could significantly benefit your farmers' market and your vendors' business. We're excited to host Sabrina Priest, Ag Marketing Specialist in Marketing and Development at the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. Sabrina will be sharing essential information resources about the New Mexico - Taste the Tradition and Grown with Tradition logo program.
What to Expect:
- Cost-share reimbursement for select advertising and label assistance.
- Branded point-of-purchase materials, including labels, signage, produce bags, and more.
This is your chance to learn how to be a part of the "relaunch" of this impactful program!
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, September 18
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Zoom/Online - You must be registered to attend!
- Who: New Mexico farmers' market managers
Next Market Manager Forum on August 21, 2025: Market Data Collection Made Easy
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2025:
Get ready to gear up for New Mexico Fresh Local Month this August! Join us for a special Market Manager Forum on Thursday, August 21, where we’ll be diving into everything you need to make this year’s celebration our most vibrant yet!
What to Expect:
Get ready for end-of-year submissions – Learn exactly what information you’ll need and how to prepare it.
Save time with smart tools – Discover easy methods for logging weekly sales without the hassle.
Maximize your impact – See how your market data helps advocate for local food sales and secure funding statewide.
Stay in good standing – Understand how timely data collection keeps you eligible for promotional fund reimbursements and other benefits.
Ask your burning questions – Bring your challenges and get answers directly from NMFMA’s lead researcher, Bryan Crawford-Garrett.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, August 21
- Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Zoom/Online - You must be registered to attend!
- Who: New Mexico farmers' market managers
New Mexico Grown Coalition Website Launches
We're excited to announce that the New Mexico Grown website is LIVE!
New Mexico Grown is a program that works with local farmers, ranchers, and food businesses to connect them to people in our state. When local food producers can sell their fruits, vegetables, and meat to preschools, K-12 schools, senior centers, and food banks, it helps communities stay healthy and self-reliant.
The New Mexico Grown Coalition is a network of public institutions, community-based organizations, and individuals working together to strengthen community food systems (production, access, and education) across the state.
Learn more by visiting NewMexicoGrown.org today!
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