News & Events - New Mexico Grown

Grant Funding Alert: New Mexico’s Healthy Food Financing Fund Opens FY27 Grant Opportunity

The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has announced the FY27 Healthy Food Financing Fund (HFFF) grant opportunity, continuing its investment in New Mexico’s local food systems and food security for communities across the state. This funding is for shovel-ready projects that expand healthy food access, strengthen agricultural supply chains, and advance regenerative practices. Whether you’re a food retailer, processor, …

2026 NM Grown Golden Chile Awards

NM Grown Admin September 9, 2026

Celebrate the FY26 Golden Chile winners at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque! The New Mexico Grown Golden Chile Awards program recognizes and celebrates the innovative and dedicated NM Grown programming at early care and education centers, K-12 schools, and senior centers and recognizes and celebrates Approved Supplier Program farmers, ranchers, and producers across the state. Join us as …

September Online Food Safety Training (Tier 1 & 2)

NM Grown Admin September 9, 2026

Get ready to level up your food safety game with our interactive online training – Registration is for Tier 1 & 2, held on separate dates Whether 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 …

October Online Food Safety Training (Tier 1 & 2)

NM Grown Admin August 27, 2026

Bid Opportunity: The Food Depot Seeking Food Producers

The Food Depot is requesting sealed proposals from qualified businesses for separate produce and meat solicitations. Products will be distributed through the statewide hunger relief network in support of the goals of the Regional Farm to Food Bank program. The Food Depot will announce the issuance of the following Requests for Proposals as follows: Count RFP # Title Location 1 RFP_RF2FB_2027_01 …

FY27 NM Grown Program Kick-Off for Buyers & Growers!

NM Grown Admin July 7, 2026

Join NM Grown buyers, producers, state agency staff, and community partners for the FY27 NM Grown Program Kick-Off! Attendance is required for all current NM Grown Buyers and Approved Suppliers to maintain compliance with NM Grown program requirements. During this virtual NM Grown Program Kick-Off Event, attendees will receive important updates from the NM Grown administering agencies (PED, ALTSD, OIEA, …

Peer-to-Peer Info Session: APS Local Food Bid Opportunity on July 21, 2026

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is currently seeking bids from New Mexico produce and meat producers to supply locally grown and produced food products for their Nutrition Services program. Bid Details: Bid Title: New Mexico Grown and Produced Food Products Bid Number: 27-002MS Bid Closes: July 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM (Local Time) To help local producers understand the bid process, …

Bid Opportunity: Albuquerque Public Schools Seeks New Mexico Grown and Produced Food Products

Albuquerque Public Schools Seeks New Mexico Grown and Produced Food Products Bid Title: New Mexico Grown and Produced Food Products Bid Number: 27-002MS Bid Closes: July 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM (Local Time) Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is inviting bids from New Mexico produce and meat producers to supply locally grown and produced food products for the district’s Nutrition Services program. APS …

Grant Funding Alert: New Mexico Rural and Tribal Agriculture Micro-Grants

Farm to Table’s New Mexico Farmer Innovation Program is now accepting applications for its Summer 2026 Rural and Tribal Agriculture Initiative Micro-Grants — and the deadline is July 27, 2026. These competitive, one-time grants of up to $20,000 support short-term projects focused on regenerative agriculture, water conservation, food access, and climate-smart farming in rural and tribal communities across New Mexico. …

Applications Open for 2026 NM Grown Golden Chile Awards

Applications are now open for New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program buyers across the state. We are excited to celebrate the unwavering commitment of leaders advancing New Mexico Grown efforts across the state! If you represent a New Mexico preschool or early childcare center, a K-12 school or district, or senior center and participate in the Approved Supplier Program, we …