Skip to Content
Farm in Roswell

Forward Contract Agreements

Creating the path to a more reliable and sustainable food system.

Find Products Find Buyers

Forward agreements offer producers and buyers the luxury of time to plan, negotiate, and secure orders for New Mexico-grown products. Path to Plate offers a convenient Forward Contract Agreement template to assist both parties in reaching terms. Users must log in to their account to send messages and view product prices.


How It Works

Equipment icon

Producers list the products that will be available in the next 3-12 months.

Equipment icon

Buyers list the products that they are interested in purchasing.

Equipment icon

Buyers and producers may use the messaging portal to contact each other.

Equipment icon

After reaching an agreement, parties can finalize details using the Forward Contract Agreement template.

Equipment icon

The Benefits of
Forward Agreements

Producer Benefits

Equipment icon
Reliable outlet for bulk crops
Equipment icon
Informed decision making when crop planning
Equipment icon
Ensures receiving payment for your product
Equipment icon
Less food (profit) waste knowing the demand

Buyer Benefits

Equipment icon
More likely to get quantities needed
Equipment icon
Menu planning made easier based on reliable supply
Equipment icon
More favorable price points set ahead of time
Equipment icon
Opportunity for specifications
Farm in Roswell

Sign Up Today

For a Better Tomorrow

Subscribe