Announcements
Approved Supplier Program Annual Training Update: Free Refresher Food Safety Training on April 24
Posted on Monday, April 21, 2025:
Individuals who have taken our free Tier 1 and Tier 2 Food Safety Training may be interested in an upcoming refresher course later this week. Join our team for a focused update on food safety best practices, with focus topics of filling out a Risk Assessment worksheet, building knowledge on produce production, establishing standard operating procedures, and more. This is a free training session hosted on Zoom and open to all past participants of our Tier 1 and 2 Food Safety Training.
Upcoming Members' Forum: Social Media Marketing for Market Managers
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2025:
Join us Tuesday, April 22nd at 11 AM for the first session: “Making the Most of Social Media.” Jena Marquez-Donovan, NMFMA’s Digital Marketing Specialist, will share a seasonal content calendar and practical tips to help you strengthen your market’s online presence in 2025. This session is tailored to promoting your farmers' market.
Each forum includes a brief presentation and time for open Q&A with fellow managers.
Register now to connect, learn, and grow your market’s impact!
Save the Date: Annual New Mexico Grown Buyer/Producer Event on February 18
February 11, 2025:
Food buyers and local producers are invited to attend the 2025 New Mexico Grown Buyer-Producer Meeting, held virtually on Thursday, February 18th from 1:00-4:00 pm. If you want to sell locally grown and raised products to local schools, senior centers, preschools, and food banks, or if you want to begin purchasing from NM farmers and food producers in 2025, you won't miss this event!
Learn About the NM Grown Approved Supplier Program at the Santa Fe Farmers' Market on February 8!
January 24, 2025:
Our Approved Supplier Program team members will be at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 9 AM to Noon. Farmers and food producers who have questions about the New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program are encouraged to drop in and visit with our team to learn more about how this program can connect producers to institutional buyers in New Mexico, including K-12 schools via the Public Education Department, senior centers affiliated with the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department, and preschools and childcare centers via the Early Childhood Education & Care Department.
Applications to participate in the program will open in early 2025. To learn more, please visit the New Mexico Grown program website.
Calling All Members! Take the NMFMA Annual Members' Survey
January 16, 2025:
Welcome to a new year! The NMFMA is focusing on making 2025 a prosperous and productive year for you, our valued members. We invite you to provide us with your feedback, which is extremely valuable in helping us understand how we have served you this past year, and how we can improve our work in 2025 and beyond.
The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete, and the deadline is January 31, 2025.
Annual Market Data Survey For Farmers' Markets, Mobile Markets, CSAs, and Farm Stands
November 1, 2024:
Market Data is due Dec. 31 and is MANDATORY for NMFMA members under the Farmers' Markets, Mobile Markets, CSAs, and Farm Stand categories.
The Market Data surveys are available on the Market Data page.
You can submit the Market Data survey online or print, fill out, and mail it to us. Contact Andrea Warner, Market Manager Liaison with any questions about Market Data.
NOTE: Market Data is different from the Double Up Food Bucks end-of-year reporting, so if you participate in the Double Up Food Bucks program, you must complete both.
If you have questions about reporting for Double Up Food Bucks, contact Sarah Thompson, Nutrition Incentives Program Director; and Corey Mansfield, Nutrition Incentives Programs Administrator.
Upcoming 2025 Online Food Safety Training Sessions Now Open for Registration
As we close out 2024, we plan to bring many opportunities for food growers and producers to take our free Food Safety Training courses (Tier 1 & 2).
These online trainings are designed for small to medium-sized producers in New Mexico, aligning with FSMA guidelines. Your registration signs you up for both Tier 1 and 2 (held on two separate dates). Tier 1 covers basic food safety hazards and mitigation practices, while Tier 2 delves into Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), including creating a Farm Risk Assessment. By the end, producers can improve food safety and qualify as approved suppliers for the NM Grown Program.
Our first classes of 2025 classes will be held on:
- January 23 and 28
- February 4 and 11
- February 18 and 25
- March 4 and 11
Space is limited to fifteen students, and interested parties are encouraged to register soon secure their spot. See you in class!
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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