Happy 113th Birthday, New Mexico! The Land of Enchantment was admitted to the U.S. on January 6, 1912, making it the 47th state. Agriculture is deeply rooted in the state’s communities and plays a vital role in protecting and promoting New Mexico’s culture and heritage. There are nearly 25,000 farms spread over 40 million acres of farmland across the state. New Mexico’s farm and ranch industry has had a diverse journey during the last 113 years and continues to flourish as one of the most important industries in the state. Celebrate and #ElevateNMAg!
New Mexico Department of Agriculture
Government Administration
Las Cruces, NM 973 followers
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About us
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) works to: ============================================= * promote local food and agriculture * protect the health of large and small animals * ensure high-quality dairy products * advocate for farmers and ranchers’ reliance upon natural resources * promote the approved use of agricultural inputs like plant seeds and fertilizer; and * ensure fairness in the marketplace for both producer and consumer. Our Mission NMDA benefits the public by promoting the viability and advancement of New Mexico agriculture and affiliated industries. Our Vision NMDA promotes a fair marketplace, food protection, marketing, and economic development; supports the beneficial use and conservation of natural resources; and works cooperatively with the public and private sectors. Though our presence is statewide, NMDA is New Mexico's only Cabinet agency located outside of Santa Fe. Our main office is in Las Cruces on the campus of New Mexico State University. Few know that the university -- whose origins are agricultural in nature -- was founded more than two decades prior to statehood. That's why when the New Mexico State Constitution was penned, its writers called for “a department of agriculture [under] the board of regents of the college of agriculture and mechanic arts.” The collaborative relationship that language created still exists today. Learn more about NMDA and its service to New Mexicans and the state: www.nmda.nmsu.edu. Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/NMDeptAg Follow us on Twitter: @NMDeptAg Follow us on Instagram: nmdeptag
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https://nmdeptag.nmsu.edu/
External link for New Mexico Department of Agriculture
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Las Cruces, NM
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1912
- Specialties
- Agriculture, Customer Service, Marketing Programs, and Regulatory Programs
Locations
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Primary
3190 S. Espina St.
Las Cruces, NM 88003, US
Employees at New Mexico Department of Agriculture
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Felicia Chacon Frost
Mgr/Ld, Marketing & Sales at New Mexico State University/New Mexico Department of Agriculture
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Jeff Witte
Director/Secretary
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Freddy Ibanez-Carrasco
Biochemist, entomologist and Molecular biologist
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Erica Millette
Pesticide Program Manager at New Mexico Department of Agriculture
Updates
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We're #hiring an Administrative Assistant, Special/Executive to join NMDA in Las Cruces. Scan the QR code to check out all of our employment opportunities. To view this job posting, visit https://lnkd.in/gqxxV-gC.
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New Mexico Department of Agriculture reposted this
WUSATA held our annual outbound trade mission to Latin America earlier this month. The mission featured a chef demonstration and individual meetings for WUSATA participants to meet with buyers from Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Chile, and El Salvador! Thank you to the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture for leading this mission! #Export #MakeTheWorldYourCustomer
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THIS IS WHAT WE DO: NMDA Marketing staff recently participated in the 2024 Agribusiness Trade Mission to Casablanca, Morocco. Led by USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley, the trade mission provided the opportunity for U.S. agribusinesses to access Morocco’s market and expand agricultural exports. Morocco’s market presents a unique opportunity for New Mexico agricultural exports such as pecans, dairy products and livestock feed and genetics.
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In recognition of her 35 years of service as executive director of the New Mexico Beef Council, New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte presented Dina Chacon-Reitzel with the Secretary’s Legacy Award Dec. 11 during the 2024 Joint Stockmen’s Convention in Albuquerque. Chacon-Reitzel also has served as a New Mexico State University Regent since 2019.
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NMDA communications student employee Natalia Molinar has been named the NMSU College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences' Fall 2024 NMSU Alumni Association Outstanding Graduate! Congratulations, Natalia! We're proud of you.
✨ The NMSU College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences has chosen Natalia Molinar as its Fall 2024 NMSU Alumni Association Outstanding Graduate! The Alumni Association’s highest honor for a student, Outstanding Graduates are selected by the deans and a committee within their respective colleges or the Graduate School in recognition of exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and service. Natalia will graduate with a degree in agricultural and extension education with a concentration in agricultural communications and a minor in journalism and media studies. She decided to come to New Mexico State University to study agricultural communications because “I liked the diversity — writing, film, and connecting with the community.” Natalia was also on the team that rechartered the #NMSU chapter of MANRRS, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resource and Related Sciences. She was also selected as the photo editor for the 2024 ACES student magazine, The Horseshoe. She volunteers for the NM Future Farmers of America and assists with the children’s ministry at University Community Church. After graduation, Natalia will continue at NMSU for a master’s in agricultural and extension education. “I am so proud of my NMSU degree! I want to shape the future by highlighting the importance of agriculture in our lives.” ✨ Congratulations, Natalia! Learn more about this year’s Alumni Association Outstanding Graduate honorees at https://lnkd.in/gX9P26xA #AlwaysAnAggie
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#NewsRelease: The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is requesting $22.5 million in state funding for fiscal year 2026, which covers a range of priorities for the department. The request represents a 6.7% increase in NMDA’s operating budget from fiscal year 2025. To read the full news release, visit https://lnkd.in/gmnmaiV5. Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, visite https://lnkd.in/gNN3_vJ4.
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New Mexico Department of Agriculture reposted this
Today, USDA announced a $1.13 billion investment to support local and regional food systems, building upon the Department’s previous investments in the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools (LFS) programs. This round of funding will allow states, territories, and federally recognized Tribes to purchase wholesome, locally produced foods for distribution within their communities to emergency food providers, schools, and childcare centers. USDA will allocate up to: 🔹$471.5 million for states and territories to purchase local, unprocessed, or minimally processed domestic foods for use within their school systems 🔹$188.6 million for use in childcare facilities 🔹$375.1 million for states, territories, to use in local feeding programs, including food banks, schools and other organizations that reach underserved communities. 🔹$100 million will go to Tribal governments. Today’s notice of funding will continue this vital work and provide an additional $1.13 billion to support local agriculture, schools, and feeding programs. https://bit.ly/3ZKOHAJ
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#NewsRelease: New Mexico ranchers are invited to meet with Mexican cattle buyers from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at the Hotel Albuquerque, located at 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is hosting the meeting in the International Room for attendees of the annual Joint Stockmen’s Convention, which will take place Wednesday, Dec. 11 through Saturday, Dec. 14. To read the full news release, and for information about registration, visit https://lnkd.in/gh_VA8jd. Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, visite https://lnkd.in/gwA4E3w8.
New Mexico producers are invited to meet with Mexican cattle buyers
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