Farm to Restaurant Project

The Farm to Restaurant project facilitates and highlights the relationship between chefs and New Mexico farmers, bringing together local restaurants and caterers that are committed to supporting regional farmers by purchasing their locally grown produce, meat, poultry, eggs and other food products. You can participate in strenghthening our local food economy by supporting these fine food establishments and enjoying the locally-prepared, farm-fresh food.

In partnership with edible Santa Fe magazine, the Santa Fe Farmers Market, and Santa Fe County, the collective goal is to forge stronger connections between the community and its basic need for essential nutrients, food security, delicious dining and celebrating the traditional food history and unique flavor of New Mexico.

For more details about Farm to Restaurant, visit our 2010 Farm to Restaurant page.

Regional Food & Fuel Project

The Regional Food and Fuel Project, a two-year project launched in March 2009, seeks to:

• Link our rural communities to our urban economy through agricultural economic development
• Localize our food system
• Increase food production
• Reduce costs of food production
• Increase renewable energy projects
• Connect small rural areas to one another
• Create green jobs & workforce development

Facilitated by leaders from the Santa Fe Alliance and community leaders from the food and renewable energy sectors. Long-term goals are increased farming capacity, rural job creation and fostering entrepreneurship in renewable energy and agriculture-related enterprises. Stay tuned for panel discussions on access to land and capital, project updates and lots of community networking for you to share and learn from each other.