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Farm to Table is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting locally based agriculture through education, community outreach and networking. Farm to Table enhances marketing opportunities for farmers; encourages family farming, farmers’ markets and the preservation of agricultural traditions; influences public policy; and, furthers understanding of the links between farming, food, health and local economies.
Below are Farm To Table’s three main programs:
New Mexico Food and Agriculture Policy Council
The New Mexico Food and Agriculture Policy Council convenes citizens and government officials for the purpose of providing an examination of a state or local food system and to educate each other and citizens about issues that affect New Mexicans. This unique, non-partisan form of civic engagement brings together a diverse array of food system stakeholders to develop food and agriculture policy recommendations and to educate the citizens of New Mexico and policymakers about food, nutrition, farm, ranching and economic issues.
Southwest Marketing Network
The Southwest Marketing Network was initiated to ensure that new, existing, and prospective Southwest producers - especially small-scale, alternative, and minority producers - have the resources they need to improve their marketing success, viability, and bottom line. SWMN connects farmers to other farmers and provides producers and community organizations with technical assistance, marketing information, business, financial and marketing skills, and peer examples.
Farm To School
Farm to School programs purchase and feature farm fresh foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans and dairy in school meal and snack menus. Ideally, these purchases are from local farmers, thus expanding markets for farmers. Educational activities that are frequently part of Farm to School programs include: nutrition lessons, cooking classes, school gardens, farm visits, farmers in the classroom, and compost/recycling programs. These education programs help to extend the learning that starts with changes in the school cafeteria.