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La Montanita Coop
913 W. Alameda St.Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: 505-984-2852
Website: www.lamontanitacoop.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 7-10, Sun 8-10
Se habla español: Sí
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Why is LA MONTANITA COOP DELI & CATERING a Farm to Restaurant participant?
Chef and Kitchen Manager, Jeffrey L Moses, buys from farmers via the La Montanita Coop Distribution Center in Albuquerque. While they don't have a direct relationship to the farmers, they are updated about new products becoming available and through whom. They order more depending on demand, seasonality and availability. It works for them because it's more efficient and convenient for them to use one source for all the farmers. They believe it's more convenient for the farmers as well. They are in a position to aid other restaurants with information on how to become involved and they have the experience to offer a new potential distribution program.They use opportunities such as the Cook with the Chef series and the Fresh Connections Expo to connect with more farmers and local food. The key to making purchasing local food easier is affordability, which comes as a result of advertising, marketing and creating a demand. Continual marketing about farmer/restaurant affiliations always help.
Why is buying local important?
Part of La Montanita Coop's mission is to support local agriculture and commerce. In doing so more money is generated back into the local economy, which serves us as a business just as well as it does the farmers/vendors we try to help.Who does he buy from?
La Montanita Coop Distribution Center • Native Pastures • Sungreen Living Foods • Aroma Fresca • Agapao CoffeeWhat does he buy?
Apples • Russet Potatoes • Basil • Flours • Coffee"We continually need to create more of a demand for local product. If the demand isn't present, the decision to increase local buying lacks the security we need to invest more revenue in local farmers. Addressing these issues is a variable issue that we deal with month to month depending on the price of the product."