NW REGIONAL NETWORKING EVENT - Local Food Producers and Local Tribal Buyers

NW REGIONAL NETWORKING EVENT

Come 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!

Join 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!

• How to get involved- become a program grantee or Approved Supplier

• How it works- reimbursement process, invoicing requirements and

allowable products

• How to work with local food- batch cooking, new recipes & seasonal menus

• How to buy from local producers- farm/ranch contacts, pricing

and product availability

• How to sell to institutional buyers- vendor setup, volumes & product needs

• Tips for working together- distribution coordination, contracts

and forward commitments