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NMDA Takes Part in Meeting Aimed at Stressing the Importance of Eating Fresh, Eating Local
New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) representatives met with members from the New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association, Farm-to-Table, and others in a joint effort to discuss ways to improve the message to New Mexicans about buying and eating fresh, locally produced fruits and vegetables.
New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) representatives met with members from the New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association, Farm-to-Table, and others in a joint effort to discuss ways to improve the message to New Mexicans about buying and eating fresh, locally produced fruits and vegetables. "New Mexico has an estimated 25,000 farms; and our farmers grow everything a family needs to put a good, healthy, nutritious meal on the dinner table, not to mention wholesome snacks the kids can eat after school," said Noreen Jaramillo, NMDA public information officer. "Yet many residents don't take advantage of our farmers’ markets or other areas where they can buy local produce."
"Buying local is a win, win situation for everyone. The farmer earns income and the buyer gets good food that is not processed. Eventually, we would like to see more people eat fresh and eat local," said Pam Roy, Farm-to-Table executive director.
"One way we want to improve how the message of "Eating Fresh, Eating Local" is conveyed is by generating more media coverage," added Jaramillo. "Fortunately, we started off on a good note, because a local Albuquerque TV station attended the meeting. Click on the link provided to view the story aired on KOAT TV.
