Announcements
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!
2023 New Mexico "Local" Food Guide Now Available
Hot off the press, the New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association is pleased to release our 2023 Local New Mexico Food Guide! Grab your copy today, or download a digital version, and learn where to find the best, locally grown food in your communities. Inside, you’ll find:
- Directory of all local food outlets, including their hours of operation and accepted food programs such as SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC, and Senior Nutrition programs.
- New ways to Expand Your Flavor Horizons with new foods to try on Page 8
- Meet New Mexico’s various growers bringing you fresh flavors on Page 10
- The health benefits of a variety of rainbow-colored fruits and vegetables on Page 12
- Where you can spend your SNAP Double Up Food Bucks at New Mexico outlets throughout the state on Pages 16-29!
Traveling this summer? The Local Food Guide is the perfect companion for summer road trips to visit the best farmers’ markets throughout the Land of Enchantment to bring local flavors from farms to your plate!
Visit our consumer website to download a digital copy today!
Want your own printed copy of our 2023-24 Local Food Guide?
Ask for it at your local farmers’ market, farm stand, CSA, or other food outlets!
Community partners can contact the NMFMA to request copies (while supplies last).
FY24 Approved Supplier Program Meat Vendor Applications Now OPEN
FY24 Approved Supplier Program Meat Vendor Applications Are Now open! If you wish to sell meat products including beef, bison, lamb/mutton, or pork to schools, preschools, senior centers, or food banks, APPLY NOW!
- NEW Meat Vendors: [ENGLISH | SPANISH]
- Returning Meat Vendors
(those who have been NM Grown Approved Supplier meat vendors during the current year, Fiscal Year 2023): [ENGLISH | SPANISH]
Deadlines for Meat Vendor applications for Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) are:
- May 31, 2023: Meat vendors who submit their application by May 31, 2023 will be approved for sales to schools and other institutions by July 1, 2023.
- Rolling review and approval will be done for all meat vendor applications submitted after May 31, 2023. Approval may take up to 45 days.
Learn more about the Approved Supplier Program...
Questions? Please reach out:
Alena Paisano
Approved Supplier Director
New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association
alena@farmersmarketsnm.org
505-819-8277
New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program - Apply Now Before July 1, 2023!
If you are a New Mexico grower interested in selling your locally grown food products to New Mexico schools, senior centers, early childhood centers, or food banks, consider becoming an Approved Supplier. Learn more about the Approved Supplier Program.PRODUCE-PLUS: for produce, nuts, grains, legumes, and minimally processed goods
If you would like to sell produce, nut, grain, or legume products:Deadline for the fiscal year 23-24 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) are:
- Deadline: July 1, 2023 - Apply now to be approved to begin selling by July 1, 2023! Rolling review and approval after March 31, 2023 will be done on a case-by-case basis, and approval may take up to 45 days.
New Individual Vendors:
New vendors that are individual producers are required to submit a full application for fiscal year 23-24 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024).Returning Individual Vendors:
If you have sold to institutions through the NM Grown Program in the past two years, you are required to submit an Abbreviated Survey for fiscal year 23-24 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024).Food Hubs and Distributors:
Food hubs and distributors are required to submit an Approved Supplier Program Application for fiscal year 23-24 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024). Learn more about the Approved Supplier Program.Questions? Please reach out:
Bryan Crawford-Garrett
Food Systems Initiatives Director
New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association
bryan@farmersmarketsnm.org
202-557-1451 (cell)
Farmers' Market and Vendor Guidelines During COVID-19 Crisis
Read the most recent Public Health Order from Feb. 17, 2022, here.
Read the May 21, 2021, COVID-Safe Practices for Individuals and Employers here.
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