La Montanita Co-op
Location
913 W Alameda St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Contact
Jennifer Knapp
Jennifer.knapp@lamontanita.coop
(505) 984-2852
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Type
Aggregation/distribution, Co-ops, Grocery store
Purchase Capabilities
Medium
Current Food Purchased
- Apples
- Berries
- Carrots
- Chile
- Extensive additional produce
- Greens
- Herbs
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Peaches
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Squash
- Tomatoes
About
La Montanita Co-op is committed to sourcing products from local farmers since they believe that local food is better tasting and is of higher quality. Additionally, La Montanita recognizes that there are many talented growers in the state, and they want to showcase their talents, in addition to supporting the local economy.
Would Like to Purchase
La Montanita recognizes that the growing region dictates what local producers can offer, but ideally, the following products are desired: asparagus, broccoli, more melon varieties, more hard squash varieties, green onions, more berries, more radicchio, fricassee, escarole, curly endive, edible flowers, and non-edible flowers.
Purchase Volume
Given the extensiveness of La Montanita’s purchases, an exhaustive list was not obtained. Rather, a sample of a typical weekly order is provided for a sense of scale: Green Kale: 240 bunches per week Green Cabbage: 140 lbs per week Rainbow Carrots: 48-50 bunches a week Cantaloupe: 200 lbs per week Zucchini: 350 lbs per week
Product Requirements
Washing: Washed and bundled (if necessary) Packaging: Products must be placed in a box, which can be recycled boxed from certified California growers Labeling: Boxes must be labeled with harvest date and lot number Delivery: Products can be delivered directly to the store, and southern growers can utilize the distribution center
Vendor Requirements
La Montanita requires liability insurance
Payment Process
Vendors get to choose how quickly they get paid. All payments are submitted to the accounting department and checks get process through them. Most vendors choose a Net 30.
If you’re a local producer, buyer, agricultural business or community member, your participation is integral to the success of The AgriGate.
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