La Semilla’s Edible Education team is excited to gather teachers and other school-based garden educators for a school garden training in Las Cruces and El Paso! This training is open to any school-based educator in our region. During the training, Garden Educators will: Learn how to identify when crops are ready for harvest Practice food-safe harvesting techniques for cool-season crops …
The New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association is seeking proposals to evaluate the New Mexico Grown Program, which strengthens local food systems and improves equitable access to nutritious foods for communities in need. The 18-month evaluation (March 2025–August 2026) will assess the program’s impact on producers, buyers, and communities, focusing on equity, economic resilience, and inclusivity. Proposals are due by December …
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) and the New Mexico Grown Coalition have announced the 2024 Golden Chile Awards winners. The awards will be presented at the first-ever, in-person Golden Chile Awards ceremony, which will be held alongside Food & Farms Day, on Thursday, October 24, from 2 PM to 6 PM at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in …
The New Mexico Healthy Food Financing Fund (HFFF) will accept grant applications beginning on October 16, 2024. Grants of $25,000 to $50,000 will be awarded to support project needs in the intersection of economic development in New Mexico’s agricultural supply chain. HFFF is looking to invest in food retailers, food processors, and food hubs/distributors. Project priority areas for value chain …
Download and share the flyer for this event Local food producers and institutional food buyers, please join us to build strong relationships and create healthier New Mexico communities!Join New Mexico Grown partners to learn: Best practices for growing good purchasing relationships Tips for getting started with the New Mexico Grown program How to work with food hubs & producers to …
Are you a New Mexico-based food producer, farmer, rancher, or a representative of a food hub or food distributor? The New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program is now accepting applications on a rolling basis for the rest of 2024 for inclusion on our Approved Supplier List. Join us on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM for a …
UPDATE: The deadline for nominations for the 2024 Golden Chile Awards has been extended until June 30, 2024! We are thrilled to announce the release of the 2024 New Mexico Grown Golden Chile Awards applications. We are so happy to recognize the hard work of countless leaders who have championed New Mexico Grown efforts across the state! Applications are …
The NM Grown grant application period for Fiscal Year 2025 is now open. CACFP program operators in good standing and who self-prepare meals are eligible; see application for details. FY25 (July 2024 – June 2025) funds can be used to purchase eligible local foods (produce and meats) from approved NM growers, ranchers, and food hubs. Learn more: FY24 Allowable Products …
New Mexico Grown welcomes you to attend the second annual Ranch-To-Institution Market Summit on May 2, 2024 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. This is an excellent opportunity for livestock producers to participate in the state’s public institution-oriented meat product B2B meetings. Buyers from schools, early childhood development centers, senior centers and food banks will be in attendance. Don’t miss …
The Approved Supplier Program is now accepting applications from growers, ranchers, food hubs, and distributors across New Mexico. You must apply to participate in the New Mexico Grown program during State Fiscal Year 2025 (July 2024 – June 2025). As an approved vendor, your operation will be eligible to sell to state institution and food bank buyers, and you will …
