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What’s in Season in September

The long, hot, slow days of summer are gone which means the second part of the growing season is just getting started here in Arizona.  As families settle back into a school year schedule, farmers and ranchers are producing a … Continue reading

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What’s in Season in August 2014

Summer has flown by and the back to school sales and monsoon rainstorms mean that August has arrived.  Summer may be winding down but that means the growing season is ramping back up and Arizona farmers are busy growing fruits … Continue reading

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What’s in Season in July 2014?

July in the desert means hot days, warm nights, and new fruits and veggies in the stalls at the farmers’ market.  Too hot to shop outside during the day?  Use the Farmers’ Market Finder on FillYourPlate.com to find one near you … Continue reading

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Better Know a Bean

Beans have been around at least as long as we have and are one of the plants that have been cultivated the longest.  Beans have been an important source of protein throughout history because on average they provide more than … Continue reading

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What’s in Season in September

It’s September which means summer is over and the kids have settled in to their school routines.  But that doesn’t mean you need to settle into the same old menu for lunch and dinner.  Fall brings a wide range of … Continue reading

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