FARMERS & RANCHERS
All ACN Network Farmers and Allied Growers & Ranchers benefit from best agricultural practices:
Engage in a cooperative model that supports you in your agricultural efforts
Participate in capacity skills building trainings that teaches farmers and ranchers to be stewards to the land
Learn to incorporate climate friendly growing strategies and have a low carbon footprint
Receive training in traditional seed saving
Expand economic activity and growth by selling to institutional and corporate buyers, retailers, and direct to community members through La Cosecha CSA
Receive assistance with regulatory compliance such as USDA Harmonized GAP+ certified Food Safety assistance, liability insurance, yearly crop planning, organic certification and transition to organic
Ensure your voice informs Policy through Advocacy (State and Federal Legislation)
BUYERS
INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS
Programs for Young & School-Age Children, Seniors, & Other Populations
New Mexico Grown
Healthy Universal School Meals for Children
Early Childhood Centers
Senior Centers
Produce Rx & Food is Medicine
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Food Pantries
WHOLESALE BUYERS
Restaurants
Retail Stores & Vending
Hospitals
COMMUNITY
Seasonal Produce Distribution Program
