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Bingaman: Federal Funds to Benefit Local Farmers Markets Print Share

Friday, September 19, 2008

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced two New Mexico organizations have been awarded federal funding to help them establish, expand and promote famers markets.

"Farmers markets help connect consumers with local growers and these I'm pleased the funding awarded today will benefit these two New Mexico communities," Bingaman said.

·         Pueblo of Pojoaque Poeh Cultural Center      $49,060

·         Santa Fe Farmers Market                                $49,097

Contact Senator Bingaman's Office:

Jude McCartin
Maria Najera
703 Hart Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5521

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