Implications of Federal Funding Cuts

We are living in unprecedented times. States across the country are bracing for the impacts of the federal cuts – and New Mexico is no exception. The federal budget reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) passed the House of Representative in the wee hours of July 4th, by a vote of
218-214 after the Senate had passed it by one vote days before. The implications for New Mexico affect everything from food access,
agriculture markets, to wind and solar energy. 

What are the implications for New Mexico’s nutrition programs, food assistance, and programs that benefit farmers and ranchers who are growing and raising food that benefits New Mexico’s food security and local economies? In FY2024, our state received close to $430 million in federal funding to support food, agriculture, and conservation programs. The federal cuts may force New Mexico to absorb significant additional costs.

Farm to Table and the New Mexico Food & Agriculture Policy Council (NMFAPC) have been closely tracking these developments and
analyzing the potential effects on our farmers, ranchers, families, and food system as a whole. The infographic below highlights the potential consequences of these funding reductions.  Download the pdf.