Coming next month, watch for the NMFMA’s new Protein-Plus program! Funded by the State of New Mexico during the 2026 legislative session, Protein-Plus will provide qualifying individuals with a 50% discount when buying local meat, nuts, and eggs from NM farmers and ranchers. There is a limit of $20 per…

Access to healthy, fresh foods plays a crucial role in promoting positive development in children and youth. A poor diet can impact children’s cognition, concentration, behavior, and academic performance. As families around the state prepare to head back to school, the NMFMA has gathered tips on some ways to encourage…

The FreshRx program just launched a summer cohort in Albuquerque’s South Valley to provide fresh local produce bags to 15 families enrolled in Presbyterian Healthcare Service’s Smart Moves Program. FreshRx is a produce prescription program run by the NMFMA that provides nutritious, New Mexico grown fruits and vegetables to help…

We’re excited to announce four new local food retailers that have signed on to offer the Double Up Food Bucks program to their SNAP-EBT customers. These retailers are now helping families stretch their food dollars farther with locally grown New Mexico produce. If you’re in the area of any of…

This month there are three Shop & Taste events happening around New Mexico. These events are a great way to learn more about how to prepare local food-inspired meals. If you’re in Abiquiu, Socorro, or Sunland Park, stop by a Shop & Taste event during New Mexico Fresh Local Month! …

Can you smell it? That familiar and comforting scent of green chile roasting all around the state? August is the peak month for green chile harvest, and markets around New Mexico are hosting local farmers who are roasting chile right in your neighborhood. A staple of the New Mexican diet,…