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Event Registration - New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association

LOCAL FOOD CONNECTS: 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
3/5/2025 - 3/7/2025


Location: Santa Fe Community College , 6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87508


Registration ends on 2/26/2025
We're looking forward to seeing everyone!




Event Description

   

New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association
27th Annual Local Food Connects Conference
Wednesday - Friday
March 5-7, 2025

Santa Fe Community College
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508

The Local Food Connects Conference in 2025 will bring together market managers, farmers, and local food advocates from across the state for three days of information sharing, resources, and inspiration.
(NOTE: Wednesday, March 5 is only mandatory for Double Up Food Bucks market managers
and New Market Managers. All managers are welcome.)

CONFERENCE AGENDA
Check back often for updates!

​March 5: Wednesday
This day is mandatory for Double Up Food Bucks market managers, new managers, and is encouraged for any market manager wanting a refresher on operations.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Registration 
1:00 - 5:00 PM - Market Operations
 
March 6: Thursday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Registration    
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Local Food Connects Conference 
Farmers, food producers and all NMFMA member outlets are encouraged to attend this day.
  • State of the Plate
  • Stories from the Field
  • The Community Building Power of Markets
  • Policy Updates
  • Board Elections
March 7: Friday
Local Food Connects Conference  - Marketing Your Markets
​8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Registration
9:00 AM: - 2:45 PM:   Local Food Connects Conference, including lunch 
Friday’s focus will be on the marketing of farmers’ markets.
  • Strategies and tools for 2025
  • Consumer research results on SNAP & Double Up marketing 
  • How to seasonally plan for events, social media, and more
 

When you register, please CHECK EVERYTHING that you plan to attend and answer the "Yes" or "No" questions. Information on the Annual Conference web page will be updated as the event dates approach.  If you do not receive a confirmation, your registration has not been completed.

Registration Information

  • Farmers' Markets are allowed TWO free attendees.
  • All other member categories are allowed ONE free attendee.
  • Additional attendees in your category are required to pay a fee of $25.
  • Fee for non-members is $75.
  • The deadline to register is Feb. 26!  
  • If you are not sure of your membership status, contact Member Coordinator Catherine Baca. Catherine will be available in the lobby for questions, membership renewal, and insurance during the conference.
  • If you cannot attend the conference, please inform Catherine to cancel your registration.
Included with your registration:
  • Snacks and beverages all days
  • Networking lunch on Thursday (March 6) and Friday (March 7)
Group Hotel: 
The deadline for the special rate is Feb. 19, 2025. 
Hyatt Place, Santa Fe
4320 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 

Please reserve your room(s) as soon as possible so we can make sure we have enough rooms blocked.
You must reserve with your credit card to secure the booking, with payment for the room due upon departure. Reimbursement will be provided at the conference with your receipt as outlined below.
 
The hotel offers excellent amenities, including a hearty selection of hot and cold breakfast options, an indoor swimming pool, and a hot tub. For added convenience, grab-and-go items such as sandwiches are available, along with an evening menu for those who prefer to dine in. Additionally, several excellent dinner restaurants are nearby, including Flying Tortilla, Ranch House, and Rustica, some within walking distance.

Hotel Financial Support:
  • This is offered to attendees traveling more than 60 miles to the conference.
  • If attending the Wednesday session and Local Food Connects sessions for all three days (March 5-7, Wednesday to Friday), NMFMA outlet managers and farmers' markets second attendee will receive hotel reimbursement for up to two nights.
  • If only attending only the Local Food Connects sessions (Thursday and/or Friday), NMFMA members will receive hotel reimbursement for one night.
  • If you choose to stay at another hotel, we will reimburse the same rate as the Hyatt Place conference rate of $114.00 + tax per night.
  • A reimbursement check will be written at the conference when you present a copy of your paid receipt.
BOOK NOW
New Mexico Farmers Marketing Association Conference Block includes Check In- 3-5-25 and Check Out- 3-7-25 Rate of $114.00 + tax a night (Breakfast included), and stay dates can be edited during booking of the room. There is a 24-hour cancelation policy. 

Group code for call-in reservations @ 1-888-492-8847 is "G-FMA2"

Make a reservation online:
Booking Link:
https://www.hyatt.com/shop/rooms/safzs?location=Hyatt%20Place%20Santa%20Fe&checkinDate=2025-03-05&checkoutDate=2025-03-07&rooms=1&adults=1&kids=0&corp_id=G-FMA2

For general conference or registration information, contact Membership Coordinator Catherine Baca, catbaca@farmersmarketsnm.org or 505-983-4010 x3.