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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This message is being sent out on behalf of Andrea Warner, from the New Mexico Farmers Market Association. If you/your library is interested in participating
in her program<u>, please contact Andrea directly as the first step</u>. Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dear NM State Public Library Directors and Staff,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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My name is Andrea Warner, and I serve as the Outreach Coordinator for <a href="https://doubleupnm.org/how-double-up-works/" target="_blank">
Double Up Food Bucks</a>, a program operated by the <a href="https://farmersmarketsnm.org/" target="_blank">
New Mexico Farmers Marketing Association</a> (NMFMA). I am reaching out to discuss a potential partnership between our program and your esteemed libraries aimed at fostering awareness about the benefits of locally grown produce and the Double Up Food Bucks
program. <br>
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This year, NMFMA has produced a comprehensive Local Food Guide, showcasing the abundance of fresh, locally sourced agricultural products available right here in New Mexico. The guide not only provides valuable insights into local food options but also offers
essential information on how to utilize and multiply SNAP benefits, with Double Up Food Bucks, when purchasing New Mexico-grown produce.<br>
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You can view a digital version of the guide by clicking here: <span style="color:black"> </span><a href="https://farmersmarketsnm.org/wp-content/uploads/Local-Food-Guide-Spreads-for-Web.pdf" target="_blank">Digital Local Food Guide</a>.<br>
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The NMFMA would be delighted to supply your library with free copies of this guide for distribution to your library visitors, thereby extending our mission to your community.<br>
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To request a box of 100 free Local Food Guides, kindly reply to </span><a href="mailto:andrea@farmersmarketsnm.org" target="_blank">andrea@farmersmarketsnm.org</a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> with the following details:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The name and contact information of the appropriate staff member at your branch</span><o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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I've also attached some info and resources about Double Up Food Bucks and how to use SNAP benefits at farmers' markets along with a NM Seasonal Harvest Calendar. Let's chat and brainstorm ways we can help our fellow New Mexicans explore the world of local food
and make the most of this fantastic program.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I look forward to hearing from you!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Kindly,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Andrea Warner</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:andrea@farmersmarketsnm.org" target="_blank">andrea@farmersmarketsnm.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#888888">Andrea Warner (she/her)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#888888">Market Manager Liaison and Double Up Food Bucks Outreach</span><span style="color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#888888">New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#888888"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222"><a href="http://www.farmersmarketsnm.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">www.farmersmarketsnm.org</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#888888"><br>
575-313-2923(c)</span><span style="color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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