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SUMMARY:NW REGIONAL NETWORKING EVENT - Local Food Producers and Local Tribal Buyers
DESCRIPTION:Connect with local food producers and tribal buyers in the Northwest region to network\, collaborate\, and support each other’s businesses!\n\n\nNW REGIONAL NETWORKING EVENT  \nCome join us for a day of networking and collaboration between local food producers and tribal buyers in the Northwest region. This in-person event will be held at the Sandoval County Fairgrounds\, providing a great opportunity to connect with others in the industry and showcase your products. Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your network and grow your business! \nJoin NM Grown partners to learn about how this state-supported program can help improve meal quality in schools\, senior centers\, and child care programs while strengthening our local food system by providing a dedicated market for New Mexican farmers & ranchers!  \n• How to get involved- become a program grantee or Approved Supplier \n• How it works- reimbursement process\, invoicing requirements and \nallowable products \n• How to work with local food- batch cooking\, new recipes & seasonal menus \n• How to buy from local producers- farm/ranch contacts\, pricing \nand product availability \n• How to sell to institutional buyers- vendor setup\, volumes & product needs \n• Tips for working together- distribution coordination\, contracts \nand forward commitments
URL:https://newmexicogrown.org/event/nw-regional-networking-event-local-food-producers-and-local-tribal-buyers/
LOCATION:Sandoval County Fairgrounds\, 37 Rodeo Road\, Cuba\, NM\, 87013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events (In-Person)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251028T123000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - October Online Food Safety Training (Tier 1 & 2)
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, but this event has been canceled. For questions about in-person trainings\, please contact ASP@farmersmarketsnm.org.\n\nGet ready to level up your food safety game with our interactive online training – Registration is for Tier 1 & 2\, held on separate dates\n\n\nWhether you are new to farm food safety concepts or looking to sell to schools\, senior centers\, or early childhood sites through the New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program\, the NMFMA’s Tiered Food Safety Training program will help you prepare. These trainings are based upon the NMFMA’s Minimum Standards and Expected Outcomes (PDF) for qualifying training programs. \nOnline Food Safety Training (Tier 1 and 2)\nBoth levels of Food Safety Training are taught online via Zoom. Classes are held approximately monthly and broken up into two sessions on two different weeks. These trainings meet the course requirement for the New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program. \nNOTE: By registering for Tier 1\, you are also committing to registering for Tier 2\, held on the following week. A separate Zoom link will be provided for Tier 2’s session. \nWhat You Will Learn:\n\nTier 1 Workshops: Farmers will leave this training with a basic understanding of what food safety Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) look like on a farm\, and prepare to develop a Farm Risk Assessment or Food Safety Plan\, if desired.\nTier 2 Workshops: This workshop walks farmers through completing a Farm Risk Assessment and Food Safety Plan. The plan will be customized to each farmer and their unique farm; it will act as each farm’s operations manual to ensure continuous improvement and implementation of food safety practices.
URL:https://newmexicogrown.org/event/october-online-food-safety-training-tier-1-2/
LOCATION:NM
CATEGORIES:Food Safety Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T150000
DTSTAMP:20251014T173744Z
CREATED:20251014T170115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T173744Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - October : In-person Food Safety Training (Tier 1 & 2) @ TCEDC
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, but this event has been canceled. For questions about in-person trainings\, please contact ASP@farmersmarketsnm.org. \nWhether you are new to farm food safety concepts or looking to sell to schools\, senior centers\, or early childhood sites through the New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program\, the NMFMA’s Tiered Food Safety Training program will help you prepare. These trainings are based upon the NMFMA’s Minimum Standards and Expected Outcomes (PDF) for qualifying training programs. \nOnline Food Safety Training (Tier 1 and 2) \nBoth levels of Food Safety Training are taught online via Zoom. Classes are held approximately monthly and broken up into two sessions on two different weeks. These trainings meet the course requirement for the New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program. \nNOTE: By registering for Tier 1\, you are also committing to registering for Tier 2\, held on the following day \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nTier 1 Workshops: Farmers will leave this training with a basic understanding of what food safety Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) look like on a farm\, and prepare to develop a Farm Risk Assessment or Food Safety Plan\, if desired.\nTier 2 Workshops: This workshop walks farmers through completing a Farm Risk Assessment and Food Safety Plan. The plan will be customized to each farmer and their unique farm; it will act as each farm’s operations manual to ensure continuous improvement and implementation of food safety practices.
URL:https://newmexicogrown.org/event/october-in-person-food-safety-training-tier-1-2-tcedc/
LOCATION:Taos County Economic Development Center (TCEDC)\, 1021 Salazar Road\, Taos\, New Mexico\, 87571
CATEGORIES:Food Safety Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250929T170000
DTSTAMP:20250911T192927Z
CREATED:20250909T201241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T192927Z
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SUMMARY:Produce Safety Alliance - Grower Training in Spanish (Remote)
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at the Produce Safety Alliance–with cooperation from the Southern Center for Food Safety Training Outreach and Technical Assistance at the University of Florida–will be hosting a grower training in Spanish on September 29 to October 1 from 2 PM to 5 PM daily. This training session will be conducted on Zoom. Register here… \nDownload & Share Flyers\n\n\n	Flyer - 2025 Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training (Spanish)\n\n\n	Flyer - 2025 Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training (English)\n\n\nWho Should Attend\nFruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety\, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule\, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)\, and co-management of natural resources and food safety are encouraged to attend. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement. \nWhat to Expect\nThe trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules: \n\nIntroduction to Produce Safety\nWorker Health\, Hygiene\, and Training\nSoil Amendments\nWildlife\, Domesticated Animals\, and Land Use\nAgricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)\nPostharvest Handling and Sanitation\nHow to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan\n\nBenefits of Attending\nThe course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information\, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements\, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. After attending the entire course\, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course. \nCost: $40-$45\nTo register\, please sign up on Eventbrite by September 18\, 2025. \nCost includes the training materials and a certificate of attendance issued by AFDO. Seats are limited. \nFor more information\, please visit the event registration page\, or contact Peggy Geren at pgeren@ufl.edu or Sarah McCoy at sarahmccoy@ufl.edu. For questions about the training\, contact Billy Mitchell at w.mitchell1@ufl.edu.
URL:https://newmexicogrown.org/event/produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-in-spanish-remote/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online Training,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250925T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Farm to School: Tips for Increasing Locally Grown or Raised Food Options
DESCRIPTION:Farm to School initiatives offer valuable opportunities to boost the nutritional quality of school meals while supporting local agriculture and promoting sustainability. This webinar will cover effective tips for sourcing and integrating more locally grown or raised foods into your school menus. Participants will hear real-world insights on successfully implemented Farm to School initiatives\, including tips on what can be purchased locally\, procurement strategies\, communicating with farmers or vendors\, and increasing student appeal. Whether you’re just starting or looking to expand your current Farm to School efforts\, join this session to hear how you can enhance the nutritional quality and sustainability of your school menus. \nThis event is not hosted by New Mexico Grown\, but shared here as an opportunity for coalition members to participate in.
URL:https://newmexicogrown.org/event/webinar-farm-to-school-tips-for-increasing-locally-grown-or-raised-food-options/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online Training,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250930T123000
DTSTAMP:20250811T144919Z
CREATED:20250811T144919Z
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UID:10000006-1758618000-1759235400@newmexicogrown.org
SUMMARY:September Online Food Safety Training (Tier 1 & 2)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to level up your food safety game with our interactive online training –  Registration is for Tier 1 & 2\, held on separate dates\n\n\nWhether you are new to farm food safety concepts or looking to sell to schools\, senior centers\, or early childhood sites through the New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program\, the NMFMA’s Tiered Food Safety Training program will help you prepare. These trainings are based upon the NMFMA’s Minimum Standards and Expected Outcomes (PDF) for qualifying training programs. \nOnline Food Safety Training (Tier 1 and 2)\nBoth levels of Food Safety Training are taught online via Zoom. Classes are held approximately monthly and broken up into two sessions on two different weeks. These trainings meet the course requirement for the New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program. \nNOTE: By registering for Tier 1\, you are also committing to registering for Tier 2\, held on the following week. A separate Zoom link will be provided for Tier 2’s session. \n \nWhat You Will Learn:\n\nTier 1 Workshops: Farmers will leave this training with a basic understanding of what food safety Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) look like on a farm\, and prepare to develop a Farm Risk Assessment or Food Safety Plan\, if desired.\nTier 2 Workshops: This workshop walks farmers through completing a Farm Risk Assessment and Food Safety Plan. The plan will be customized to each farmer and their unique farm; it will act as each farm’s operations manual to ensure continuous improvement and implementation of food safety practices.
URL:https://newmexicogrown.org/event/september-online-food-safety-training-tier-1-2/
LOCATION:NM
CATEGORIES:Food Safety Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250902T123000
DTSTAMP:20251014T171030Z
CREATED:20250811T150942Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - August Online Food Safety Training (Tier 1 & 2)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to level up your food safety game with our interactive online training –  Registration is for Tier 1 & 2\, held on separate dates\n\n\nWhether you are new to farm food safety concepts or looking to sell to schools\, senior centers\, or early childhood sites through the New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program\, the NMFMA’s Tiered Food Safety Training program will help you prepare. These trainings are based upon the NMFMA’s Minimum Standards and Expected Outcomes (PDF) for qualifying training programs. \nOnline Food Safety Training (Tier 1 and 2)\nBoth levels of Food Safety Training are taught online via Zoom. Classes are held approximately monthly and broken up into two sessions on two different weeks. These trainings meet the course requirement for the New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program. \nNOTE: By registering for Tier 1\, you are also committing to registering for Tier 2\, held on the following week. A separate Zoom link will be provided for Tier 2’s session. \n \nWhat You Will Learn:\n\nTier 1 Workshops: Farmers will leave this training with a basic understanding of what food safety Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) look like on a farm\, and prepare to develop a Farm Risk Assessment or Food Safety Plan\, if desired.\nTier 2 Workshops: This workshop walks farmers through completing a Farm Risk Assessment and Food Safety Plan. The plan will be customized to each farmer and their unique farm; it will act as each farm’s operations manual to ensure continuous improvement and implementation of food safety practices.
URL:https://newmexicogrown.org/event/august-online-food-safety-training-tier-1-2/
LOCATION:NM
CATEGORIES:Food Safety Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250624T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250624T000000
DTSTAMP:20250611T152047Z
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SUMMARY:June 2025 Food Safety Training - Tier 2
DESCRIPTION:Adapted from NMFMA’s Minimum Standards and practices in alignment with FSMA guidance\, these online trainings are tailored for NM’s small to medium size producers. Bringing food safety concepts to life\, the Tier 1 training explores food safety hazards that may be present on farms and highlights practices to mitigate those risks. The trainers provide hands-on technical assistance to help you apply these concepts directly to your own farm so that by the Tier 2 training you understand the more detailed concepts of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)\, can write your own Farm Risk Assessment with the trainers\, increase the level of food safety on your farm\, and become an approved supplier for the NM Grown Program. \nThis registration is for:\nTIER 2 WEBINAR\non Tuesday\, June 24\n9:00 AM – 12:30 PM \n\nThe Tier 1 & Tier 2 trainings will be a LIVE webinar via Zoom presented by: \n\nAnita Ashok Adalja\, Ashokra Farm\nCarole Palmer\, COPE Program\nJeanette Ramirez\, La Semilla Food Center\n\nMembership\n\nThese training sessions are provided at no-cost for participants! Please register for your free farmer/producer NMFMA membership here to access important resources and benefits. Additional membership categories are listed here. \nOnce registered\, you will receive the following: \n\n\nan email from TalentLMS with your course login information;\na confirmation email from the NMFMA with instructions for REQUIRED tasks before the webinar.\n\nIf you have any questions about membership\, registering\, or general questions\, please reach out to:\nKevin Beltan\nApproved Supplier Program Manager\nNew Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association\nkevin@farmersmarketsnm.org
URL:https://newmexicogrown.org/event/june-2025-food-safety-training-tier-1-2/
LOCATION:NM
CATEGORIES:Food Safety Training,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250617T123000
DTSTAMP:20250611T152205Z
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SUMMARY:June 2025 Food Safety Training - Tier 1
DESCRIPTION:Adapted from NMFMA’s Minimum Standards and practices in alignment with FSMA guidance\, these online trainings are tailored for NM’s small to medium size producers. Bringing food safety concepts to life\, the Tier 1 training explores food safety hazards that may be present on farms and highlights practices to mitigate those risks. The trainers provide hands-on technical assistance to help you apply these concepts directly to your own farm so that by the Tier 2 training you understand the more detailed concepts of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)\, can write your own Farm Risk Assessment with the trainers\, increase the level of food safety on your farm\, and become an approved supplier for the NM Grown Program. \nThis registration is for:\nTIER 1 WEBINAR\non Tuesday\, June 17\n9:00 AM – 12:30 PM \n\nThe Tier 1 & Tier 2 trainings will be a LIVE webinar via Zoom presented by: \n\nAnita Ashok Adalja\, Ashokra Farm\nCarole Palmer\, COPE Program\nJeanette Ramirez\, La Semilla Food Center\n\nMembership\n\nThese training sessions are provided at no-cost for participants! Please register for your free farmer/producer NMFMA membership here to access important resources and benefits. Additional membership categories are listed here. \nOnce registered\, you will receive the following: \n\n\n\nan email from TalentLMS with your course login information;\na confirmation email from the NMFMA with instructions for REQUIRED tasks before the webinar.\n\nIf you have any questions about membership\, registering\, or general questions\, please reach out to:\nKevin Beltan\nApproved Supplier Program Manager\nNew Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association\nkevin@farmersmarketsnm.org
URL:https://newmexicogrown.org/event/june-2025-food-safety-training-tier-1/
LOCATION:NM
CATEGORIES:Food Safety Training,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250424T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250424T153000
DTSTAMP:20250422T163913Z
CREATED:20250421T163012Z
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SUMMARY:Free Annual Food Safety Training Refresher/Overview
DESCRIPTION:Individuals who have taken our free Tier 1 and Tier 2 Food Safety Training may be interested in an upcoming refresher course later this week. Join our team for a focused update on food safety best practices\, with focus topics of filling out a Risk Assessment worksheet\, building knowledge on produce production\, establishing standard operating procedures\, and more. This is a free training session hosted on Zoom and open to all past participants of our Tier 1 and 2 Food Safety Training. \nClick here to register for this free training.
URL:https://newmexicogrown.org/event/free-annual-food-safety-training-refresher-overview/
LOCATION:NM
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association":MAILTO:ASP@farmersmarketsnm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T113000
DTSTAMP:20250407T225156Z
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SUMMARY:NMFMA Approved Supplier Program - Taos Buyer / Grower Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the NMFMA Approved Supplier Program – Taos Buyer / Grower Meeting to connect with local farmers and buyers in person! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n9:00 AM – Welcome and introductions\n10:00 AM – Program Learning Session: New Mexico Grown and the Approved Supplier Program\, Storytelling from Program Partners\n11:15 AM – Open Networking: Meet and Greet\n\nJoin New Mexico Grown and its partners to learn: \n\nHow New Mexico Grown advances food sovereignty\nHow to get support implementing on-farm food safety\nHow to become an Approved Supplier for New Mexico Grown\nTips for purchasing from local producers\nHow to integrate local products into your program\nBest practices for growing good purchasing relationships\n\nNew 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\,\nand meat grown by our small family farms and ranchers. 
URL:https://newmexicogrown.org/event/nmfma-approved-supplier-program-taos-buyer-grower-meeting/
LOCATION:Taos Rio Grande Hall\, 120 Civic Plaza Drive\, Taos\, New Mexico\, 87571\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events (In-Person)
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Mexico Grown Coalition":MAILTO:ASP@farmersmarketsnm.org
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