A farm stand is a permanent structure/facility that sells produce grown, produced, and packaged in New Mexico. Farm stands must sell produce that the farm stand farmer grows, produces, and packages at the farm stand farm. 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, and should offer a variety of locally grown fresh fruits and/or vegetables for sale to the general public. The farm stand must operate in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Free registration for one person to the NMFMA's Annual Conference ($75 per person value); additional attendees receive reduced rates.
Free attendance for one person to select NMFMA trainings, such as on-farm food safety trainings and marketing workshops. Additional attendees receive reduced rates.
Free access to sales and marketing resources on the NMFMA's member website, including exclusive marketing materials, e-forums, and the ability to post your events to the NMFMA website (newmexicofma.org).
Free business listing on the NMFMA's consumer website "market locator" (farmersmarketsnm.org).
Free use of the New Mexico Farmers' Markets logo.
Free listing to promote your outlet's location or product to consumers via the NMFMA's monthly newsletter, blog, and social media pages.
Free Double Up Food Bucks marketing and promotional material such as banners, posters, buttons, point-of-purchase material, and more.
Free technical assistance with food access programs such as SNAP/Double Up Food Bucks, and the WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs.
Free listing in WIC and Senior educational outreach (must comply with New Mexico Department of Health program requirements and sign a program contract).
Free participation in market development programs such as economic impact studies (SEED), customer surveys and other programs.
Free technical assistance with social media.
Free promotional items (when available) for you to sell or give away.