Blog
Tag: Farmers’ market
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…
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…
4 Reasons to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week
Farmers Markets are a great place to shop (Photo credit: ianmalcm) If you are looking for the best tasting, freshest food around, you can check…
Ask Questions at Farmers’ Markets
A dead giveaway that something being sold at a farmers’ market isn’t local is when something is for sale that’s not in season where it’s…
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,…
What’s In Season in June?
Eat fresh, local green beans this June (Photo credit: Wikipedia) As we head into the summer months, we can expect to begin seeing the higher…
Farmers’ Markets Create Win-Win-Win
American Farm Bureau Federation (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Robert Giblin, occasional contributor to American Farm Bureau’s “Focus on Agriculture,” suggests that Farmers’ Markets create “Win-Win-Win.” Well,…
How to Eat Like a Locavore
Here are some tips to get you started with your locavore adventure. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It seems like there are so many different styles of…
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.…
Top 10 Tips for a Fabulous Farmers Market Experience
Follow these tips for a fabulous farmer’s market experience (Photo credit: ianmalcm) Whether you are looking to support local farmers, trying to source your food…
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…
Winter Farmer’s Market Wrap-Up
Patrons shopping at the Ahwatukee Farmers Market (image via Ahwatukee Farmers Market) There is no question that living in Arizona has many benefits. There is the…
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…
Our Latest Posts
Crunching the Numbers on Arizona Agriculture: What the Latest USDA Census Reveals About Our Farms and Families
Three generations of the Caywood family work on their farm in Pinal County. Begun in 1930, the farm is currently a women-owned operation with the…
What Nutrition Does Rice Have? A Complete Guide to Rice’s Nutritional Value
Rice has always been one of those foods that seems to divide opinions. Some people swear by it and include it in nearly every meal,…
Featured Recipes
