The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) Marketing and Development Division is committed to the global marketplace development of New Mexico foods and agricultural products, as well as the farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses who produce and supply those products.
NMDA supports New Mexico farmers, ranchers, and other agribusinesses through a variety of marketing, promotional, and sales activities. The NMDA team provides foreign and domestic buyers of conventional and organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, livestock, and many other products with information addressing sources of supplies, prices, logistics, market conditions, production statistics, availability, and other data vital to developing long-term marketing strategies and increasing sales. This is accomplished through the following:
- Trade shows
- Conferences
- Fairs
- International trade activities
- Seminars
- Technical demonstrations
- Web-based virtual promotions
- Partnerships with state industry associations, commissions, and groups
The NMDA Marketing and Development Division also oversees publication the New Mexico Agricultural Statistics Bulletin, the NEW MEXICO–Taste the Tradition/Grown with Tradition Logo Program, Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, Federal State Marketing Improvement Program, Fruit & Vegetable Inspection Program, Market News & Crop Weather, and Organic Program.