We are thrilled to announce that applications for the 2025 New Mexico Grown Golden Chile Awards are now open! This annual recognition program celebrates the incredible dedication of leaders who have championed New Mexico Grown efforts across the state, helping strengthen our local food system and communities. Help us spread the word! Please share this post and the attached …
The Rio Grande Colonias USDA Regional Food Business Center has two grant opportunities that are now open. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend their next webinar on Monday, March 10, 2025. To learn more about the “Business Builder Farm and Food Grant” and the “Frontera Farm and Food Business Grant,” please visit their Grant Opportunities page.
The Rio Grande Colonias USDA Regional Food Business Center has two grant opportunities that are now open. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend their next webinar on Monday, March 10, 2025. To learn more about the “Business Builder Farm and Food Grant” and the “Frontera Farm and Food Business Grant,” please visit their Grant Opportunities page.
The annual Approved Supplier Program Buyer/Grower meeting was held on February 18, 2025. If you were not able to attend or would like to reference what was shared in this webinar, please watch below. A full transcript of this session will be posted soon.
Our Approved Supplier Program team members will be at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 9 AM to Noon. Farmers and food producers who have questions about the New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program are encouraged to drop in and visit with our team to learn more about how this program can connect producers to …
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 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 …
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 …
