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Duncan’s “Farmer in the House” 2014 Spring Schedule Announced
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03.04.2014

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…

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10.01.2013

Ask a Farmer: Why are Tomatoes Picked Green in Commercial Production?

Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #8 “Why are tomatoes picked green in commercial production?”    This is a great…

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4 Reasons to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week
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08.12.2013

4 Reasons to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Farmers Markets are a great place to shop (Photo credit: ianmalcm)[/caption] If you are looking for the best tasting, freshest food…

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Ask Questions at Farmers’ Markets
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07.16.2013

Ask Questions at Farmers’ Markets

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] A dead giveaway that something being sold at a farmers’ market isn’t local is when something is for sale that’s not…

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Ask a Farmer: Do You Sell Crops at Local Farmer’s Markets?
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06.18.2013

Ask a Farmer: Do You Sell Crops at Local Farmer’s Markets?

Ask a Farmer:  Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #5 “Do you sell your crops at local farmer’s markets?” That’s a great question! Yes,…

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What’s In Season in June?
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06.05.2013

What’s In Season in June?

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] Eat fresh, local green beans this June (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] As we head into the summer months, we can expect to…

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Farmers’ Markets Create Win-Win-Win
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06.04.2013

Farmers’ Markets Create Win-Win-Win

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] American Farm Bureau Federation (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Robert Giblin, occasional contributor to American Farm Bureau’s “Focus on Agriculture,” suggests that Farmers’…

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How to Eat Like a Locavore
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06.03.2013

How to Eat Like a Locavore

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Here are some tips to get you started with your locavore adventure. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] It seems like there are so…

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Fill Your Plate Hosts Loads of Veggie Recipes
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05.18.2013

Fill Your Plate Hosts Loads of Veggie Recipes

It’s recently come out that we’re still not eating enough vegetables, according to the USDA. Certainly, this should be of concern to our Arizona families.…

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Top 10 Tips for a Fabulous Farmers Market Experience
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04.26.2013

Top 10 Tips for a Fabulous Farmers Market Experience

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Follow these tips for a fabulous farmer’s market experience  (Photo credit: ianmalcm)[/caption] Whether you are looking to support local farmers, trying…

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What’s in Season in Arizona This Winter?
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12.19.2012

What’s in Season in Arizona This Winter?

Do you ever wonder what fresh fruit and vegetables will be on the shelves at the local Farmer’s Market or in your local grocery store…

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Winter Farmer’s Market Wrap-Up
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11.30.2012

Winter Farmer’s Market Wrap-Up

[caption id="attachment_6730" align="alignright" width="216"] Patrons shopping at the Ahwatukee Farmers Market (image via Ahwatukee Farmers Market)[/caption] There is no question that living in Arizona has many…

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Run, Walk, or Stroll in The Great Arizona Grape Stomp in Fountain Hills
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10.25.2012

Run, Walk, or Stroll in The Great Arizona Grape Stomp in Fountain Hills

Run, walk, or stroll in The Great Arizona Grape Stomp in Fountain Hills on Saturday, November 3rd. The 5K event (registration at 9/race at 10) is followed…

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