Hobbs Farmers Market
of Southeast New Mexico

INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS PAGE COULD BE OUTDATED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS, MAKE SURE TO CONTACT THE NECESSARY REPRESENTATIVES OF ANY AGENCIES THAT APPLY TO THE ITEMS YOU SELL AS A VENDOR, IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY LEGAL CONSEQUENCES. SOME INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE MAY BE OUTDATED, SINCE SOME REGULATIONS HAVE BEEN REVISED AS OF THE START OF 2016.

 

     Honey, produce, and arts & crafts vendors are not required to obtain their own individual permits or licenses as of the present time. But, just because you are waived of that responsibility, does not mean you do not have to operate in accordance with health regulations. Any vendors distributing any form of prepared or processed food, whether prepared on-site or off-site, are required to be permitted by the New Mexico Department of Environmental Health.

 

     Should any vendor knowingly engage in the act of improperly distributing regulated goods at the Hobbs Farmers' Market, HFM will not be held liable for the individual vendor's negligence. Vendors that sell or distribute any form of uncertified, unpermitted, or unlicensed goods and/or services can face very serious penalties from countless entities and government agencies, and may just as well be penalized by HFM, as well. Vendors assume all responsibility of their own dealings and cannot hold Hobbs Farmers Market or its volunteers liable for any negligent actions performed on a vendor's own behalf, nor will HFM be held liable for any consequences that occur as the result of the vendor's own ignorance regarding proper procedures for what is considered by HFM to be the vendor's own area of expertise.

    On this page, you will find a few of the regulations provided to us by the New Mexico Environmental Department of Health. Click the links below to view each page.. Below the links for regulations, you will find all contact information for agencies that oversee the sales and health risk-prevention procedures for different categories of vendors. If you are selling any items in categories such as [prepping foods that require certification such as salsas, pickled veggies, etc., eggs, meats, or dairy], you are required by law to contact them for approval and/or to find out if you need to obtain a permit to conduct your business at our market.

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     Meeting the regulations, obtaining a permit, or becoming certified (when required) may seem like obstacles or roadblocks to the majority of our vendors. Hobbs Farmers Market asks that you do not look at this as a challenge or roadblock. Becoming a legitimate vendor is truly an opportunity for growth, for everyone including: yourself, the market, and the economy of your local community.

 

A copy of the most current regulations may be obtained at: http://www.env.nm.gov/foodprogram
Applications for food permits may be obtained at: https://www.env.nm.gov/fod/Food_Program/applications.html

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HFM 2016 Resources Handout Copy
Please note: This information was cited from the NMFMA market manager's handbook from the year of 2015. Some regulations have changed as of the beginning of 2016. While not all contact information for these agencies are local, the individuals at these numbers should be able to help you find who the proper agency located nearest to Hobbs.

 

Resources:
State of NM, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT HEALTH
District III - Hobbs Field Office (Local Contact)
Chesica Wilson, Environmental Specialist
Office Phone: (575) 391-0464
E-mail: chesica.wilson@state.nm.us
Chesica's office is located in the Michigan Plaza, Suite 160, near the post office. Use the door to the far left of the west-facing side of the building.
As soon as you walk in, it will be the first door to your left. Her offices are located behind the same door as The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). Check in at the window, but please come by appointment only, if possible. Chesica is responsible for assisting individuals in certifying their home kitchens, but is a good local contact to reach out to if you have questions or need assistance.
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Produce: No permits are required to sell unprocessed fruits & vegetables (unless required by local municipality)
All produce vendors of Hobbs Farmers Market are subject to farm inspections by ANY officer of HFM.
Dairy: NMDA Milk Inspection Division (575) 841-9425
Eggs: No permit required for selling ungraded eggs, but egg sellers do need to register for free with NMDA Standards & Consumer Services at http://www.nmda.nmsu.edu/scs/licenseregistration/egg-licensing
Processed Foods: All food processors must obtain a permit from the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED). High-risk items (e.g. salsas, canned vegetables, etc.) need to be produced in a certified kitchen. Low-risk items (e.g. baked goods, high-sugar jams, etc.) can be processed in a home kitchen with a license, food safety course, and inspection.
Hobbs NMED office number: (575) 393-4302
Meat and Poultry: New Mexico Livestock Board 505-841-6161
Nursery Stock: NMDA Bureau of Entomology & Nursery Industries, 575 646-3207. Markets may obtain an umbrella nursery license for all nursery vendors at market. Keep in mind that if a nursery vendor sells at more than one market, they must obtain their own license.
(Please meet with our market manager if you intend to sell nursery stock)
Honey: Pure raw honey (without additives) does not require any permits, but does require a label. Questions can be directed to Ken Hays with the NM Bee Keepers' Association, 505 841-6161. Honey with additives is considered a processed food item and falls under the jurisdiction of the NMED.