About Path to Plate
Path to Plate is an innovative project of New Mexico State University's Extension Service designed to connect local farmers, ranchers, and Institutional buyers in New Mexico. Path to Plate aims to cultivate an equitable and expansive marketplace that increases farmers' and ranchers' profitability while making local food more accessible across the state. These values exemplify NMSU's 120-year committment to New Mexico's farmers and ranchers.
Mission
Path to Plate is committed to redefining New Mexico's agricultural economy by creating tools for producers to increase profitability and ensure local food is accessible on every plate.
Sell Smarter, Not Harder
How Path to Plate Benefits Producers
Access
Larger Volume Sales
Expand
Your Market Across the State
Tailored
No Producers of all Sizes
Lock-In
Your Sales Before You Plant
Get Paid
Quicker with Direct Payments
Distribution
Network Available
NM Grown Sourcing, Simplified
How Path to Plate Benefits Buyers
Approved Supplier
Vendors & Products Integrated
Notifications
For the Products You Need
Save Money
With Product Price Comparison
Access
To Who Has What, Where
Menu Planning
Simplified with the Forward Marketplace
Save Time
With Quick Pay & Search Food
Live Marketplace
The Path to Plate Live Marketplace allows producers and buyers to easily connect and transact. The Live Marketplace comes equiped with automated inventory management, automated notifications for producers and buyers, automated invoicing, direct payments, and more.
Producer Product Listings
Producers list their currently available products and products soon to be available.
Buyer Product Search
Buyers browse through the inventory of fresh, local New Mexico products.
Message a Match
Buyers and producers can utilize the messaging portal for inquiries and logisics.
Hassle-Free Payment
Path to Plate provides secure and convenient point of sale with automated invoicing.
Forward Agreement Marketplace
The Path to Plate Forward Agreement Marketplace offers producers and buyers the luxury of time to plan, negotiate, and secure orders for New Mexico-grown products. Path to Plate offers a convenient and customizable Forward Contract Agreement template to assist both parties in reaching terms.
Producer Product Listings
Producers list their currently available products and products soon to be available.
Buyer Product Search
Buyers browse through the inventory of fresh, local New Mexico products.
Message a Match
Buyers and producers can utilize the messaging portal for inquiries and logisics.
Hassle-Free Payment
Path to Plate provides secure and convenient point of sale with automated invoicing.
