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Local Food Festival and Field Day - Oct. 9th - Sign up as a VENDOR!
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Rethinking School Lunch New Mexico — Survey Announcement

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Workshop 5/16: Got Farm? Need Labor? Handling Paid Labor, Internships, Volunteers, Crop Mobbing and More!

Got Farm? Need Labor? Handling Paid Labor, Internships, Volunteers, Crop Mobbing and MoreWhen: Wednesday, May 16th, 4:00-6:00pmWho: Open to the publicWhere: Bernalillo County Extension Offices (1510 Menaul Ext BLVD NW)What: Maybe you need help with seed planting, harvesting, or weeding? Or maybe you’re interested in providing an opportunity to use your farm as an educational space for students who are willing to get their hands dirty for half a day? Get the low down on various ways that farms…See More

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Growing Local Land Seeker/Landholder Mixer at The Source

April 4, 2012 from 4pm to 7pm

Calling all farmland seekers and owners! Come mix and mingle with area growers and farmland owners in a casual setting, and walk away with the connections that can help you achieve your dreams. If you are interested in finding farmland, or if you have farmland you’d like someone else to use, this event is for you! Food and beverages will be provided. The event is FREE, but please RSVP here: …See More

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Growing Local Land Seeker/Landholder Mixer - Wednesday 4/4!!

Growing Local Mixer Series: Land Seeker/Landholder MixerWhen: Wed, April 4th, 4:00-7:00pmWho: Farmland seekers, farmland owners, and other interested partiesWhere: NEW LOCATION!! The Source - 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NMHow Much: FREE (RSVP is required - Space is limited to 100 people)What: Calling all farmland seekers and owners! Come mix and mingle with area growers and farmland owners in a casual setting, and walk away with the connections that can help you achieve your dreams. If…See More

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Farm-to-Restaurant Albuquerque: Making It Happen at MRCOG offices

March 14, 2012 from 9am to 10:30am

Lora Roberts Logan will present her Master’s Thesis, Farm to Restaurant Albuquerque: Recommendations for Implementation, a recently completed research project for the MRCOG Agriculture Collaborative. The project began by hosting an Ag Collaborative meeting in January 2011 that highlighted the…See More

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Where I Live:: Downtown Albuquerque

About Me:: We are the Agriculture Collaborative, which is organized by the Mid-Region Council of Governments.

Favorite Thing(s) About Albuquerque:: Local food and culture

My Website:: http://www.localfoodnm.org

Do you love the fresh taste of locally grown food?
Do you know where to find locally grown foods year round?
Do you want to be a part of our regional local food movement?

If you are a locavore or want to know how to become one, then you've come to the right place.

The Agriculture Collaborative is currently working on a variety of projects related to local foods:

- WEBSITE: www.localfoodnm.org

- Local Food Blog

- Attend the monthly Agriculture Collaborative meetings

- Local Foods Maps - find out where to eat, buy and grow local

- Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, Local Food Connections

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- Looking for land to farm, or looking for someone to farm your land or perhaps intern with your existing farm operation? Look no further, check out the Central New Mexico LandLink- a database of land and ag-related opportunities.

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Canning? Yes You Can!

Posted on October 29, 2009 at 8:00am 3 Comments 0 Likes

(Note: We've invited Patricia to follow this discussion so that she may address your food preservation questions!)

The apples are falling off the trees and you still have a bag of tomatoes left from that summer garden. Or, perhaps you’re seeing big bargains on berries at the store and would have a hand in the jam you spread on your toast each morning. What to do? Can it!

Just think of all the pricy gourmet food items that… Continue

Albuquerque Area Food Gardening Network!

Posted on November 21, 2008 at 4:34pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

The weather may be a bit chilly this time of year, but community gardens are a hot topic right now. From backyard growers to government agencies, the promotion of community-based gardens is gaining in popularity - and its happening right here in the Albuquerque area!

We recently learned of the following meeting, aimed at the formation a food gardening network for the Albuquerque area:

Join the UNM Research Service Learning… Continue

Local food Google maps: eat more local more often

Posted on September 12, 2008 at 3:17pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

The Mid-Region Council of Governments' Agriculture Collaborative has created a series of online maps to serve as your guide for eating more local more often. The following maps are currently available online:…

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Weekend for chickens and garlic

Posted on June 20, 2008 at 11:19am 7 Comments 0 Likes

What do garlic and chickens have in common. Well, cooked together they make a great meal, but separately they are the themes for two local community events this Saturday.

Don't miss the first ever Albuquerque Chicken Coop Tour organized by members of ABQ Urban Chickens here on DCF. Come get ideas on how to start your own backyard flock by touring 7 coops courtesy of Albuquerque backyard chicken keepers. Then get your… Continue

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At 11:29pm on September 12, 2010, Crista said…: Hey, I love local food, Is there anyone at this group? I sent a "friend request" in March... no reply yet... I't September. I know things are slow in the big Q, but, well thats really, really slow.

At 8:23am on March 6, 2008, chantal said…: Hey love that you're here! Can't wait for your Google Map...

Also with Easter coming up, do you have a list of local food resources? Might be fun to do a story on local egg producers...