New Mexico Organic Certification Program – White Paper Prepared for the Thornburg Foundation January 2017 Executive Summary According to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA), organic food sales in New Mexico are currently around $40 million per year and there are over 150 organic certified operations (farms, processors, handlers,…

Save the date for the 2017 New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association Annual Conference! This year’s conference will take place March 9th through 11th at Santa Fe Community College. Things kick off in the afternoon on Thursday, March 9th for the Double Up Food Bucks workshop. This workshop is mandatory for…

The New Mexico Tourism Department is proud to announce the launch of the New Mexico True Certified program, an initiative that will allow select New Mexico businesses to leverage the hugely popular New Mexico True brand to build their product’s recognition and amplify their existing marketing message. The New Mexico…

BY ALEXIA SEVERSON, LAS CRUCES SUN-NEWS PUBLISHED: JULY 13TH, 2016   “There’s always fruit in the fridge now and now I cook with fresh vegetables instead of buying them frozen,” Acosta-Lombino said. Acosta-Lombino said she tries to visit the farmers market in downtown Las Cruces to stock up on produce every Saturday. “If I…

BY CODY HOOKS FOR THE TAOS NEWS PUBLISHED: JULY 8TH, 2016 One of Taos’ greatest assets is its deep agricultural tradition. But organic, healthy, local food can sometimes be pricey, especially for low-income families on tight budgets and with limited time to shop around. A growing program, Double Up Food Bucks, empowers people on…

Two training and certification courses are being offered by New Mexico State University in Albuquerque! For additional information about either of the trainings email Gloria Hernandez. AUGUST 8th – 9th, 2016: Better Process Control School, Acidified Foods Only (English Course) This two-day course will be presented at the South Valley Economic…

The deadline to register for the 2016 Market Manager Conference is February 26th! The conference will be held March 11 and 12. REGISTER NOW to avoid a late fee. The conference is free for up to two representatives from each member market and for NMFMA board members. (But even if you owe…

By Denise Miller / For the Journal Published: Thursday, January 28, 2016   Since 2010, low-income New Mexicans have benefited from a powerful and growing program that addresses challenges of food access and improved nutrition all while stimulating market demand for locally grown produce – the Double Up Food Bucks…

Save the date for the 2016 Market Manager Conference! The conference will be held March 11th and 12th in Albuquerque at the Carpenters Union (the same great location as last year). Our theme for this year’s conference is “resilience,” and we look forward to exchanging ideas and information about what resilience means…

Yes, there are farmers’ markets that run during the winter in New Mexico! And you can find more than just local dried beans and chile powder at these markets. (But who doesn’t love dried beans and chile powder?) Many farmers continue to grow fresh greens in hoop houses, or provide…