Developing New Farmers’ Markets in New Mexico

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New Mexico hoped to develop and promote more farmers’ markets in the state with H.B. 100.

State Rep. Don L. Tripp introduced the bill, and many food activists in New Mexico saw it as an opportunity to get more farmers’ markets to underserved areas around the state, bringing healthier food along with them.

On April 15, 2013, the bill was signed into law.

By The Numbers By The Numbers

1

Supermarket

for every Latino neighborhood, compared to 3 for every non-Latino neighborhood

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