Apply for the Program - New Mexico Grown

Apply to be an Approved Supplier
Program Vendor:

The NM Grown Approved Supplier Program is designed to grow and diversify the base of New Mexico producers selling to schools and other institutions. The Approved Supplier Program helps ensure that fresh produce and meat that moves through schools, early child care facilities, and senior centers are safe, traceable, and originate from a garden or farm using sound and current food safety practices. The program also helps connect statewide farmers and buyers and streamline internal purchasing processes.

⚠️ Before you begin your application, it is recommended to have the following documents on-hand and ready to upload.

For applicants re-applying to the program from 2024, we do currently require re-uploading these documents each year so we can keep any annual changes with each unique application cycle.

For Produce+ Applicants:

Download and Complete your Farm Risk Assessment Worksheet
- English (PDF)
- Spanish (PDF)
Download Instructions to Help Complete your Farm/Facility Map (PDF)
Date of Food Safety Training (Farm/Produce)
Farm Risk Assessment Plan or Food Safety Plan
Farm/Facility Map
Standard Operating Procedures
Optional: Food Safety Training Certificate of Attendance (NMFMA Tier 1&2 or PSA)
Optional: Water Test Results (well water usage only)

For Meat Vendors:

FSIS Distribution License registration application
Product liability insurance (1 million dollar minimum)
Taste the Tradition/Grown with Tradition certificate

For Food Hubs:

Documentation of third-party certification with the business name and expiration date indicated on the certification
Date of Food Safety Training (Farm/Produce)
Food Safety Plan
Farm/Facility Map
Standard Operating Procedures (If not third-party certified)
Optional: Food Safety Training Certificate of Attendance (NFMAM T 1&2 or PSA)

For Distributors:

Standard Operating Procedures

Key Dates for ASP Vendor Applicants:

Application Launch: February 17, 2025
Priority Application Reviews: February 17 through April 30, 2025 (early deadline to be eligible to Buyers on July 1)
Application Deadline for All Applicants: October 31, 2025

Vendors: Apply Now...

ℹ️ Attention Applicants Approved in 2024!
Are you returning to update an application from last year? Please check your email beginning on February 17, 2025 for a link to update your prior application and save time!

Apply to be an NM Grown Program Buyer:

The New Mexico Grown program supports public institutions to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables, minimally processed agricultural products, and meat for use in meal and snack programs. Through state investment, the program provides awards to these institutions so that they can source this food within their budget and local food producers are fairly compensated. New Mexico Grown strengthens purchasing relationships with food producers, creating sustainable market opportunities and healthy communities.

Key Dates for ASP Buyer Applicants:

Application Launch: February 6, 2025
Application Deadline for All Buyer Applicants: Varies by institution, as some may continue to process applications until all funds are awarded.

Buyers: Apply Now...

Your application can be saved and completed across multiple sessions. For questions or support, please
reach out to us by emailing [email protected].

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Apply to be an Approved Supplier
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