With summer officially arriving this month, it’s the perfect time to plan a picnic. And what better place to both shop and relax than your local farmers’ market? From fresh fruit and baked goods to local cheeses and crisp vegetables, farmers’ markets offer everything you need for a flavorful meal…

Eating a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables is one of the simplest ways to support overall wellness. Each month, we’re exploring a different color of the rainbow and the locally grown foods that come with it. This month we’re celebrating green vegetables and the abundance of fresh greens arriving…

The FreshRx program recently completed its spring cohort in Santa Fe and connected 32 patients from La Familia Medical Center to locally grown produce from New Mexico growers. FreshRx is a produce prescription program run by the NMFMA that provides incentives for patients to complement their current medical care by…

We’re celebrating along with communities across New Mexico as more seasonal markets open up each month. Take a look at the line-up of markets launching  in June and join the festivities by supporting local growers and filling your shopping bags with fresh, New Mexico-grown food.  Farmers’ markets that offer SNAP…

Last year, the NMFMA initiated a creative, community-based project to showcase New Mexico’s local food system through a mural project in Barelas, Albuquerque at the Rail Yards Market. The lead artist, Jade Cruz, is a New Mexico native with an artistic practice that centers painting and murals as a form…

Mobile farmer’s markets are bringing fresh, locally grown food directly into neighborhoods across New Mexico. We spoke with mobile market operations working in both rural and urban spaces to learn more about how these markets are working to address local food access around the state.  The Frontier Food Hub (Frontier)…

Do you have questions about starting or expanding your land-based business? Are you interested in hearing from local farmers and ranchers who have experience with some of the same issues you’re facing? If either of these scenarios sound familiar, try The Toolshed, the NMFMA’s new interactive knowledge center. Designed to…

This summer, when you use your SNAP-EBT card at participating farmers’ markets and select farm stands, you can get even more FREE fruits and vegetables. Bonus Bucks work with Double Up Food Bucks in the same way. They can be spent on locally grown fruits and vegetables. Bonus Bucks are…

Local food is for everyone, even if your budget is limited. We know wallets are tight these days for just about everyone. However, prioritizing food that is grown locally benefits everyone involved and keeps resources tied to our local communities. We’ve gathered a list of tips to stretch your budget…

Incorporating a variety of colorful produce into your weekly shopping is a simple way to support a healthy lifestyle. Different colors offer different nutrients, and together, they help promote overall wellness. Purple, blue and red fruits and vegetables are especially rich in anthocyanins—natural plant compounds that act as antioxidants. These…