Applications are still open for NM food producers wishing to participate in the Approved Supplier Program. Applications will be reviewed as they come in on a rolling basis until October 31, 2025.
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NMFMA Approved Supplier Program – Taos Buyer / Grower Meeting
April 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Join us at the NMFMA Approved Supplier Program – Taos Buyer / Grower Meeting to connect with local farmers and buyers in person!
Event Agenda:
- 9:00 AM – Welcome and introductions
- 10:00 AM – Program Learning Session: New Mexico Grown and the Approved Supplier Program, Storytelling from Program Partners
- 11:15 AM – Open Networking: Meet and Greet
Join New Mexico Grown and its partners to learn:
- How New Mexico Grown advances food sovereignty
- How to get support implementing on-farm food safety
- How to become an Approved Supplier for New Mexico Grown
- Tips for purchasing from local producers
- How to integrate local products into your program
- Best practices for growing good purchasing relationships
New Mexico Grown is a statewide local food purchasing program for public institutions and food banks operating nutrition programs that serve early childcare education sites, K-12 schools, senior centers, and food banks. The program supports the purchase of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, minimally processed products,
and meat grown by our small family farms and ranchers.