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The Changing Face of the Farmer’s Market

The number of farmers’ markets both here in Arizona and across the country has continued to grow as the demand for locally grown, seasonal produce and locally raised meat and dairy products has increased.  According to the Agriculture Department, the … Continue reading

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Duncan’s “Farmer in the House” 2014 Spring Schedule Announced

  Duncan’s Trading Company is excited to announce that this year’s “Farmer in the House” spring dining schedule is finally set, with a stellar group of 9 chef/restaurant participants. They hope you’ll be able to join them at more than … Continue reading

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Farmers’ Markets Create Win-Win-Win

Robert Giblin, occasional contributor to American Farm Bureau’s “Focus on Agriculture,” suggests that Farmers’ Markets create “Win-Win-Win.” Well, we know that well here in Arizona. With well over 100 farmers’ markets in our state, a good number of ours are … Continue reading

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Gardener’s World Nursery is CLOSING

      The Petterson family is sad to announce we will be closing Gardener’s World nursery. When, exactly is not yet known. Throughout May receive Wholesale Prices to the Public as part of our inventory liquidation of plants, shrubs, and trees. … Continue reading

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Tis the Season…to Spring Clean Your Kitchen

No doubt your list of spring cleaning tasks is a mile long but if there is only one place this spring where you can expend a little energy, make sure it is the kitchen.  Although we don’t usually think of … Continue reading

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