Report: meeting 50% local sourcing in schools will require processing, storage and long‑term contracts
A multi‑agency work group recommended investments in processing, cold storage, aggregation and contract purchasing to achieve a goal of sourcing 50% of K‑12 beef, milk, cheese and produce from New Mexico producers. NMDA, PED and industry said capacity gaps — not raw production — are the main barriers.
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A state work group convened under Senate Memorial 19 concluded that New Mexico can expand local purchasing for school meals but only if the state invests in processing, packaging, aggregation and distribution infrastructure.
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