Reflection on Agricultural Funding in 2025 The landscape of the USDA has changed significantly over the last year. A recent Office of Inspector General report confirmed the Department lost over...
Read MoreFarm to Table collaborates with hundreds of partners across the state, region and nation, creating a ripple effect that touches our lives in big and small ways – at home, in schools and in the field. Since 1996, Farm to Table has worked to strengthen the economic livelihoods of farmers by building connections to local markets, facilitating sales of local fresh produce to institutions and restaurants, by bringing healthy foods and exploratory learning to schools by way of farm to school programs, by providing trainings that highlight pollinators as allies, by assisting communities with food policy council development to strive for equity in our food system, and by gathering folks in learning environments.
Advocating for responsible, sustainable, community centered policy is vital to the progress of many federal and state food and agriculture programs. We work to minimize barriers and change local procurement structures while organizing united voices to inform policymakers about the benefits of these programs. Working across multiple initiatives helps us learn about who is involved in the food system, who is left out, what capacity looks like, and what it will take to change political and economic structures that deny people equitable access.
Through a variety of events and in-community conveneings, Farm to Table works to: bring advocacy tools to communities throughout New Mexico; educated policy makers about the importance of New Mexico’s rural and urban agricultural communities and the people they serve; celebrate and uplift farmers, ranchers and food systems workers; gather farmers and buyers together in co-learning environments to facilitate networking and problem solving.
By building local capacity we are not only creating additional resources, but we are also cultivating leaders that can bring new perspectives and experience to food systems work. The result is innovation that can be shared in other communities and other efforts.
We contribute to community vitality by helping farmers and ranchers maintain their cultural heritage, preserving ancient waterways and farmland, and keeping food in the local community, which contributes to the economic and
health resilience of all corners of New Mexico.
The Food & Farms Day Awards nominations are a great way to recognize your favorite local food champions in five different award categories. You can highlight the efforts of hard working farmers and ranchers, nonprofit organizations, health and conservation coalitions, and any business or individual contributing to the enrichment of our local food system. Learn more about Food & Farms Day and the Awards.
Reflection on Agricultural Funding in 2025 The landscape of the USDA has changed significantly over the last year. A recent Office of Inspector General report confirmed the Department lost over...
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USDA Reorganization On February 25, 2026, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden delivered a press conference from the sidewalk outside of the USDA South Building in...
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Supreme Court Decision on Tariffs On Friday, February 20,2026, the Supreme Court ruled that many of the Trump Administration’s tariffs were unconstitutional in a 6-3 court decision. The Court reviewed...
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House Committee on Agriculture Releases Farm Bill Text On February 13th, the House Committee on Agriculture Majority released the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Chairman G.T. Thompson...
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NM Organizations Advocate for State Funding: End of Legislative Session Review Article by Pam Roy, Farm to Table NM Click here to sign up for the NM Food & Agriculture...
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Farm to Table NM Announces New Executive Director For nearly three decades, Farm to Table New Mexico has worked alongside farmers, communities, and partners across the state to strengthen local...
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At the Federal Level: House Agriculture Committee Minority Announces Farm and Family Relief Act Framework Article by Ivy Jean Reynolds On January 22, 2026 House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie...
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Ranching Realities Meet Political Priorities Article by Ivy Jean Reynolds In mid-October, the Administration announced a new trade deal with four countries in Latin America (Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and El...
Read MoreTransforming our local food system to center equity, justice and sustainability on small, local farmers wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our funders, the tremendous expertise of our collaborators, and unmatched enthusiasm of our partners.
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