Thank you for your lead editorial (“Robust local food systems will strengthen N.M.,” Our View, Dec. 13) about the countless economic, nutritional and cultural benefits of a local food system. New Mexico is blessed with many fine farm and food communities. The single most immediate and effective way to help them grow and to benefit from them is to buy food produced by our local farmers. How? Shop regularly at local farmers markets or buy local food through community supported agriculture (CSA) programs or other local food subscription services. The New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association is a good source of information about these venues: farmersmarketsnm.org. So is