The NMFMA 2021 Local Food Connects Annual Conference will bring together market managers, farmers, and local food advocates from across the state for sharing information, resources, and inspiration. This year's conference is being presented via Zoom and is FREE for all attendees.
New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association
2021 Annual Conference
Monday through Thursday, March 22 - 25, 2021
PRESENTED VIA ZOOM ONLINE COVID restrictions prevent us from holding our traditional annual conference in Santa Fe.
Instead, we will be holding a virtual conference via Zoom! You do not need a Zoom account to join the conference.
This year's conference is FREE for all attendees.
The NMFMA 2021 Local Food Connects Annual Conference will bring together market managers, farmers, and local food advocates from across the state for sharing information, resources, and inspiration.
Get conference updates and Zoom access links via email or text!
After you register for the conference using the button below, you'll receive conference updates and reminders in your email. First thing in the morning during the conference you will also receive in your email the Zoom access links for the day. You can also have conference updates and Zoom access links texted to your phone through our text message platform, GoodFoodNM. Sign up to have conference updates texted to your phone by texting CONF2021 to 21333.
The NMFMA 2021 Local Food Connects Annual Conference will be full of sessions as usual, with the following changes:
Content will be presented over five days (from Monday, March 22 through Thursday, March 25).
Content will be presented as live Zoom meetings, pre-recorded presentations, and take-any-time classes. (A Zoom account is not required.)
Here’s a sneak-peak: (View and download the agenda here.)
Double Up Food Bucks workshops: MANDATORY for Current and New Partner Outlets(Register for a Double Up Workshop here in addition to registering for the annual conference below. You must register for both to attend both.)
Conference Welcome: Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte, and Division Director Marketing and Development Jason New
State of the Plate with Executive Director Denise Miller
How to Make Grocery Store Sales Work for the Smaller Farmer
COVID-19 at Farmers' Markets: What We Learned and How to Move Forward
NM Legislative Session 2021 Wrap-Up: How Did Agriculture Fare?
Food Box Programs: Building Community Capacity
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Local Food Systems: A Forum
Food Safety Training and Food Hubs on the Farm: How it Can Help Grow Your Business
New Farmers' Markets: What can the NMFMA do for you?
Rural and Urban Farmers' Market Forums
A Year in Review: Market Data, Marketing, and Outreach
Board elections
WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program with DOH
Virtual Happy Hours!
Keep an eye on your email inbox or texts as we share conference updates and Zoom access links each morning of the conference. Just click the links to join! It's that easy!
For general conference, registration information or ZOOM help, contact Catherine Baca, catbaca@farmersmarketsnm.org or 505-983-4010 x3.
We're looking forward to seeing everyone!
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