Shop Local Guide-Final

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For every $100 spent at a local business, nearly $68 are

returned to that community(Study done by the Civic Economics Andersonville Study of Retail Economics)

Compiled by: Erinn Manning and Dana Leach

Your Campus

Local Food

Resource

Guide

Serving UNM and the Surrounding

Community


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Facts about Your Food System

Food in the US typically travels between 1500 and 2400+miles from the farm to your plate (Worldwatch Institute, 2002)

10% of all fossil fuel energy consumption in the US is due tofertilizers for growing, food processing, transportation, storageand preparation. (Horrigan, Leo, et al. 2002)

Produce travels more than 1,500 miles, on average, from theindustrial farm to your plate. (National Sustainable AgricultureInformation Service, 2008)

On average, an American meal usually consists of ingredientsfrom five different countries. (Leopold Center for SustainableAgriculture, 2007)

Typically, food spends7

to14

days on a truck and in transitto reach American consumers. (Leopold Center for SustainableAgriculture, 2007)

It takes 7-10 calories of fossil fuel energy to create 1 calorieof food. (www.sustainabletable.org)

If the 160 million acres of conventional (agribusiness) cornand soybeans in the US were converted to organic, it would beequivalent to taking 58.7 million cars and their emissions offthe road.


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The State of Food in NM

In the 2007Hunger Almanac, New Mexico rankeddead last in the nation in food security.

1 in 6 NM children experience hunger on a regularbasis.

NM has over 20,000 farms and ranches. Only about 3% of all food grown in NM ever reaches

New Mexican tables.

Agriculture is the 3rd largest industry in NM, yetover 97% of agricultural products are shipped

out of state.

99% of cash spent on food goes to food that isimported.

Many processed foods can travel over 5000 milesfrom farm to processor, to packager, togrocery store and finally to your table.

Check out the Middle Rio Grande Council of Governments at

http://www.mrcog-nm.gov/agriculture
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Why should you eat Locally

grown foods?

Taste: Local foods taste better becausethey are picked at the peak of ripeness and soldto you generally within a day.

Connection: Eating local foods

connects you to the seasons, with the peoplewho grow your food, and your community.

Safety: Buying local foods can help alleviate

fears over the safety of your food. When you buydirectly from the farmer, you know exactly whereyour food comes from.

Preservation: Purchasing local foodmeans more money goes directly to your localfarmers. Local shopping ensures more $ remains in

your community and local open spaces andtraditions are preserved.

Fun: Make it a family tradition to go to the farmersmarket each week, visit a u-pick apple orchard, orplant your own vegetable garden. No matter how you

approach eating locally, you are sure to have a goodtime.

How can you support your

community?


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Shop Locally!

Pledging just $10/ week to buying local products can

help create a sustainable, resilient Community!

1. Join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)

Skarsgard Farms (formally Los Poblanos Organics)(Year round)LPO Carlisle Store

2000 Carlisle Blvd NE (505) 681-4060http://www.skarsgardfarms.comProduces a wide variety of their own crops and distributes products from regional,

sustainable farmers/ranchers. Fruits, vegetables, local meats, eggs, dairy, and other tasty

products available. Distribution locations throughout NM and delivery options available.

(All products grown without chemicals, antibiotics, or hormones).

Beneficial Farms- (year round)

ABQ pick up at The Source (Fridays 4-6pm)

1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE (505) 470-1969

http://www.beneficialfarms.comProvides weekly shares of local and regionally grown produce to members. Additional items

like eggs, cheese, and local meats can be added to weekly shares.

Erda Gardens and Learning Center(MayOct)

2722 Monterey SE (505) 610-1538http://www.erdagardens.orgA biodynamic farm in the South Valley which provides produce shares to members.

Workshops and summer camps also available. You can also add humanely raised eggs,,

dairy, honey and grass-fed beef.

Old Town Farms(in Old Town)

949 Montoya St NW(505) 764-9116

http://www.oldtownfarm.com

Support your local farmers!
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Many local CSAs and farms have pick-up locations at

Albuquerque area farmers markets

2. Visit your local Farmers Markets(50 locations throughout NM)

http://www.farmersmarketsnm.orgSupports local farmers and provides Albuquerque with fresh and local produce for

much of the year. Many take food stamps

and WIC vouchers.

3) Grocery

La Montanita CoopServing NM since 1976. Over 15,000 members. You do not have to be a member to

enjoy the benefits of local products. They carry over 1100 local products and currently buy

20% of their products from over 400+ local producers. They are committed to serving the

community and creating partnerships between local farmers and consumers. Their new

Distribution center in ABQ helps to reduce transport costs, acts as storage for local farmers,

and distributes to many local businesses and institutions in the Central NM area. Locations inABQ, Santa Fe and Gallup.

http://www.lamontanita.coop

UNM Grab and Go2301 Central NE (next to UNM bookstore)

(505)277-9586

8am-6pm M-F and 10am-4pm Sat

Nob Hill

3500 Central SE (Carlisle and Central)7am-10pm M-S and 8am-10pm Sun

Valley Store2400 Rio Grande Blvd NW

7am10pm Everyday

Whole Foods2103 Carlisle Blvd. NE

Now carrying local produce and products.

Sunflower Market5112 Lomas Blvd NECarrying some local products, organic foods, &

sustainable seafood.
http://www.farmersmarketsnm.org/http://www.farmersmarketsnm.org/http://www.lamontanita.coop/http://www.lamontanita.coop/http://www.lamontanita.coop/http://www.farmersmarketsnm.org/


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4)Restaurants

(UNM Area)

* Flying Star(7 Albuquerque locations)

(Locations closest to campus)3416 Central Ave SE (Nob Hill)

723 Silver SW (Downtown)

Serving local food since 1987. Local beef, seasonal veggies, tortillas, milk,

turkey sausage, goat cheese, honey, green chilies, onions,

cheddar jack cheese, and pecans. Local Artwork.

*Zinc3009 Central Ave NE (505)254-9462http://www.zincabq.com

Many dishes on the menu feature locally sourced products.

*Artichoke Caf

424 Central Ave SE (505)243-0200

http://www.artickokecafe.com

*Farina Pizzeria510 Central Ave SE (505)243-0130

http://www.farinapizzeria.com

Local beef and pork and lots of produce during the growing season from

local farms

*La Provence

3000 Central Ave NE (505) 254-7644

http://www.laprovence.boomtime.com

Local produce, meat and lamb when available

*The Grove500 Central Ave SE #A (505) 248-9800

http://www.thegrovecafemarket.com

Serving local and organic produce, cheeses, etc when available.

Also sells a variety of other local products.
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*Holy Cow700 Central Ave SE (505) 242-2991

http://www.holycownm.comGrass fed NM beef and local produce

*Monte Vista Fire Station3201 Central Ave NE

http://www.montevistafirestation.comLocal produce, NM grass-fed beef, NM cheeses, NM beans, and more!

(Downtown)

*Golden Crown Bakery(just East of Mountain and 12th)1103 Mountain Rd NW (505)243-2424

http://www.goldencrown.biz(you can even order online)Truly local! They grow their own greens, tomatoes and peppers right in

the store. Many of the ingredients in the different pizza crusts come

from NM as well!

*bRgR(3rd and Central)301Central Ave NW (505) 224-bRgR

http://www.brgrabq.comNM Grass fed beef, locally brewed beers, NM wine, and local produce

whenever possible

*Robins Kitchen (inside the Harwood art Center)7th St and Mountain Rd NW (505)350-6558

http://www.robinskitchen.netLocally roasted coffee and lots of local produce

*Slate Street Caf (between 5th and 6th, North of Lomas)515 Slate Street NM (505)243-2210

http://www.slatestreetcafe.comLocally produced red and green chile and seasonal produce.

*Seasons(Old Town)

2031 Mountian Rd NW (505) 766-5100http://www.seasonsabq.com

Local cheeses and veggies

*Winnings (across from UNM on Harvard)

111 Harvard Dr SE (505) 266-0000

Some local produce, local dairy and fair trade coffee and hosts local talent.
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*Old Town Pizza(corner of Rio Grande and Central)

108 Rio Grande NW (505)999-1949

http://www.oldtownpizzaparlor.com

Local feta cheese, herbs and veggies. Local music!

A little Further but well worth it!

*Farm to Table(take the 4th st bus)

8917 4th St. NW (505) 503-7124

http://www.farmtotablenm.com

They grow many of their veggies in their own backyard!

*Bliss Sandwich Spot-n-More(San Mateo and Cutler)

5010 Cutler NE Suite 4-D (505) 888-9475

http://www.blisssandwich.com

Local produce, gluten free options, and green chilies from Corrales)

5)Join a Community Gardenor Create your Own!

Lobo Gardenshttp://www.unmlobogarden.wordpress.com

Your campus gardens provide produce that is sold in the Mercado (in the Sub).

Look for the Extreme Local Lobo Gardens sticker. There are 4 gardens on

campus and are always looking to expand. Come be part of growing your

campus!

Southwest Organizing Project (Project Feed the Hood)http://www.projectfeedthehood.orgCommunity Garden at Wellsley and Ross (International District)

Currently has 6 community and school gardens in food desert areas

bringing good food to areas currently without nutritious options .

Offers workshops on gardening basics, and volunteer opportunities
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Rio Grande Community Farms( In the Village of Los Ranchos)Off Montano west of 4th st.

http://www.riograndefarm.orgGarden plots, workshops, farm tours, service learning opportunities

Action Buzz/ Wells Park Neighborhood GardenA community development Project of the Harwood Art Center

1255 8th St NW ( 3 blocks N of Mountain)

http://www.harwoodartcenter/community-gardenOffering: Workshops and Garden Plots

Many more Community Gardens spring up

Every day!Create one in your neighborhood and join the

2012 Edible Farms Campaign at:

http://www.2012nmgardens.com

and be counted for the 2012 Centennial (Goal: 2,012 gardens by 2012)

Local plants and Supplies

Growing Awareness Urban Farm

123 Vermont NE ABQ, NM 87108 (505) 266-3590http://www.growingawarenessurbanfarm.com/productsA local farm nestled in Albuquerques urban center. Selling local plants, hand

crafted Ollas(terracotta drip irrigation), NM honey, and fair trade teas.

Working with the local community to provide a community farm and a

learning center. Working to create a more sustainable community.

Plants of the Southwest(just north of Osuna)6680 4th St NW (Los Ranchos) (505) 344-8830

Open M-Sat 8-4:30

http://www.plantsofthecouthwest.comSpecializing in native and drought tolleranct plant species
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High Country Gardens(between Ellison and Osuna)6921 Pan American Freeway, NE (505) 867-8585

http://www.highcountrygardens.comLocally grown plants in Bernalillo and fruit trees from

Corrales. Over 500 plant varieties, Gardening

Supplies, seminars and advice.

The Urban Store3209 Silver Ave SE

(505) 508-8674

Everything to start your urban Farm (from the planters to the worms)

http://www.urbanstoreonline.com

Supporting local and regional businesses and growers. Garden boxes, rain barrels,solar overns, worms, and much, much more!

Rehms Nursery5801 Lomas Blvd, NE (505) 266-5978Local Plants and supplies

Great Outdoors Nursery10408 Second St (north of Alameda Blvd) (505)890-5311http://www.greatoutdoorsabq.comNative plant nursery and botanic gardens.

Gardening Resources

Albuquerque Master Gardenershttp://www.albuquerquemastergardeners.org

Albuquerque Garden Center10120 Lomas BLvd NE

Master gardener Hotline 292-7144

http://www.albuquerquegardencenter.org

Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service1510 Menaul BLvd. NW (505) 243-1386

http://www.bernalilloextension.nmsu.eduWorkshops and classes, Information about Albuquerque Growong season
http://www.highcountrygardens.com/http://www.highcountrygardens.com/http://www.urbanstoreonline.com/http://www.urbanstoreonline.com/http://www.greatoutdoorsabq.com/http://www.greatoutdoorsabq.com/http://www.albuquerquemastergardeners.org/http://www.albuquerquemastergardeners.org/http://www.albuquerquegardencenter.org/http://www.albuquerquegardencenter.org/http://www.bernalilloextension.nmsu.edu/http://www.bernalilloextension.nmsu.edu/http://www.bernalilloextension.nmsu.edu/http://www.albuquerquegardencenter.org/http://www.albuquerquemastergardeners.org/http://www.greatoutdoorsabq.com/http://www.urbanstoreonline.com/http://www.highcountrygardens.com/


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Soilutions9008 Bates Rd SE (505) 877-0220

http://www.soilutions.net

All the composted products you could ever need for any projets.

Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyondhttp://www.harvestingrainwater.comInfo about water harvesting, grey water sun harvesting and much more.,.

Books, literature , videos, and events listing..

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extensionhttp://www.extension.nmsu.edu

Online publications related to gardening and small scale food production.

Urban Chickens Resourceshttp://www.dukecityfix.com/group/abqurbanchickensLocal resource to help you raise your own chickens.

Desert Blooms

http://www.desertblooms.nmsu.eduNMSU website to support NM gardeners.

Why have we done this?We believe that it is really important to begin to shift our thinking

away from a global scale and towards a community/regional scale. With the

inevitable reduction of oil resources wenare going to have to restructure our

current ways of life and shift to a more localized emphasis and economy.

The easiest way to begin the process is to support your local community by

beginning to shift your food purchases away from agribusiness and towards

local farmers. This guide is just a small piece of a greater movement that is

looking hard at how sustainable our current food systems are and finding

ways to support change. We are looking to expand our current effort and tocreate a city wide online reference guide in the future, so stay tuned!

Help begin the shift with you purchasing power.

BUY LOCAL, THINK LOCAL, BE LOCAL!

Take the 10% food shift pledge today and track your weekly foodpurchases towards local products! (www.localfoodshift.com)
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