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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T
SPONSOR Boone
LAST UPDATED
ORIGINAL DATE 2/20/2025
SHORT TITLE Agritourism Promotion
BILL
NUMBER Senate Bill 415
ANALYST Jorgensen
APPROPRIATION*
(dollars in thousands)
FY25 FY26
Recurring or
Nonrecurring
Fund
Affected
$350.0 Recurring General Fund
Parentheses ( ) indicate expenditure decreases.
*Amounts reflect most recent analysis of this legislation.
Sources of Information
LFC Files
Agency Analysis Received From
New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA)
SUMMARY
Synopsis of Senate Bill 415
Senate Bill 415 (SB415) appropriates $350 thousand from the general fund to the New Mexico
Department of Agriculture (NMDA) for the purpose of marketing and promotion of agritourism
in the state.
This bill does not contain an effective date and, as a result, would go into effect 90 days after the
Legislature adjourns if enacted, or June 20, 2025.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS
The appropriation of $350 thousand contained in this bill is a recurring expense to the general
fund. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of FY26 shall revert to the
general fund.
SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
NMDA currently markets and promotes agritourism. The department reports:
Agritourism encourages agricultural education and appreciation by promoting farm visits,
cooking classes, and harvest festivals that help educate the public about where their food
comes from. This builds appreciation for local agriculture, strengthening community
support for farmers and ranchers. Farmers can attract new customer bases, including eco-
tourists, food enthusiasts, and schools looking for educational field trips. Senate Bill 415 – Page 2
According to the United States Department of Agriculture national agricultural statistics
service’s state level data, there were 326 farms designated as agritourism and recreational
services in the 2022 census report, down from 465 in the 2017 census report.
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