New Mexico Food Charter
New Mexico Food Charter
The New Mexico Food Charter emerged out of a comprehensive strategic planning process by the NM Food & Agriculture Policy Council. The evolution the Charter started with developing a Theory of Change which identified a broad range of influences and asked questions about how we can best support food production and distribution in New Mexico to be nutritious, culturally appropriate, accessible and which draws on our local farming and ranching economy.
The Theory of Change process included input from over 50 Policy Council members and supporters, and resulted in the identification of the major factors that are influencing New Mexico’s food and agriculture systems today and into the future. The process of developing a Theory of Change also identified the desired changes or impacts to be achieved through the Policy Council’s policy work and the measurable indicators of that change.
Out of this initial work with the Theory of Change and the Strategic Plan, the Food Charter emerged to tell the story of where we are and where we are heading. Click to view the New Mexico Food Charter.
Report Card
Another ongoing aspect of this work is a separate Report Card, which details progress that is being made through the Policy Council’s legislative and advocacy work. The Report Card will be updated as new information is available and will give an annual snapshot of the progress that is being made at state and federal levels. Click to view the Report Card.
Download your copy of the NM Food Charter and the Report Card
In the document that opens, click on the printer icon, and chose “Save to PDF.” Please note that the version date
is listed on the front of each document and on the bottom of each page.
Download an interactive pdf of the Food Charter.
Download a high resolution print version of the Food Charter.
Download an interactive pdf of the 2025 Report Card.
Download a high resolution print version of the 2025 Report Card.
Download an interactive pdf of the 2024 Report Card.
Download a high resolution print version of the 2024 Report Card.
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Cover photo: Bidii Baby Foods – Drying corn, photo: Zach and Mary Ben