Tuesday & Thursday
March 23rd & 25th, 2021
ZOOM ONLINE
COVID restrictions prevent us from holding our traditional annual conference in Santa Fe.
Instead, we will be holding Double UP Food Bucks and Fresh Rx workshops virtually!
You do not need a Zoom account to join!
Double Up Food Bucks workshops are MANDATORY to participate in the program.
It is also MANDATORY to attend If have already signed up for the Fresh Rx program in 2021.
Registration is required. Scroll down to register now!
Sign up to receive texts about conference updates by texting CONF2021 to 21333
We will be using our text message platform, GoodFoodNM, to keep attendees updated about conference updates, reminders, and conference news as it unfolds, so be sure to sign up today! You'll receive one or two conference-related texts a week, and they will end when the conference ends.
What is Double Up Food Bucks and Fresh Rx?
Double Up Food Bucks is the nutrition incentive program for SNAP customers to receive free fresh fruits and veggies when using their EBT Card. The program helps local farmers by encouraging sales of their fresh produce while keeping those food dollars local, which is a bonus to local economies. The DUFB program usually provides about $1 million a year helping families and farmers, but 2020 brought a 40 percent increase. Check the Double Up Food Bucks website for more information - https://www.doubleupnm.org/
Fresh Rx is a nutrition incentive program offered by the NMFMA that has been expanded for 2021. Markets associated with this program have already been selected for 2021 and have begun the process of implementing this program in their communities.
Application forms to offer Double Up Food Bucks at your outlet:
Farmers' Markets: https://forms.gle/iiHZG6FfxAgX7q4fA
Farm Stands/CSAs/Mobile Markets: https://forms.gle/yhfRfUmettFiT4Ua9
When are workshops being presented?
Tuesday the 23rd, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Double Up Food Bucks for New Participants - MANDATORY
This is for outlets that are new to DUFB in 2021 or feel they need a refresher.
Thursday the 25th, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Double Up Food Bucks and Fresh Rx for Existing Participants - MANDATORY
This is for outlets that have been participating in DUFB and Fresh Rx and plan to participate in 2021.
Let us know if you need any help getting online with the Zoom platform. You do not need a Zoom account to join a session. The morning of each session you will be emailed a link that you will click to join the sessions.
“The program really helps my family get the most for our money, and it motivates us to buy extra fruits and vegetables.”
— Española Farmers’ Market customer
Join us for the NMFMA 2021 Local Food Connects Annual Conference, which will be held virtually Monday thru Friday, March 22 - 26. We will bring together market managers, farmers, and local food advocates from across the state for sharing information, resources, and inspiration. Keep an eye on your email for more information about content and registration.
For information about DUFB or Fresh Rx, contact Sarah Thompson sthompson@farmersmarketsnm.org or Kirsten Hansen kirsten@farmersmarketsnm.org.
For Zoom help or registration information, contact Catherine Baca, catbaca@farmersmarketsnm.org or 505-983-4010 x3.
