Giving New Mexico farmers, producers, and local food retailers the tools to GROW.
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Suggested Citation: Crawford-Garrett, B., Duran, D., Hansen, K. (2026). Exploring the Benefits of Local Food in the FreshRx Produce Prescription Program: Portraits from New Mexico. New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association.
