Category Archives: Farmer’s Markets

What’s in Season This October?

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By: Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern Happy October! The weather is starting to cool down and the holidays are right around the corner. It’s time to start now on your healthy eating habits before all the holiday madness begins.  Fill … Continue reading →

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Arizona Apples are in Season

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern Happy fall everyone, apples are in season and are ready to be eaten. Fill Your Plate has wonderful recipes and health-related articles on apples. Just remember an apple a day keeps the doctor away! … Continue reading →

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Growing Healthy Minds & Appetites: The Benefits of School Gardens and Kitchens

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By: Cecelia Wilken There is a growing disconnect between farms and tables around the world. With the ease of modern-day groceries and influx of fast-food restaurants around the world, many children grow up without learning the fundamentals of proper nutrition. … Continue reading →

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The Squeeze on Citrus

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Angela Bates A Recent ASU Nutrition Student 4 Ways One of Arizona’s Top Crops Benefits the Body In 1889, William J. Murphy planted an experimental citrus grove along the newly completed Arizona Canal. At this time in history, it … Continue reading →

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The Humble Sweet Potato

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Morgan Crawford a recent ASU student   Did you know that sweet potatoes are in season? Ah, the humble sweet potato. Such a simple food that is packed with delicious and nutritious potential. This root vegetable grows in moist, … Continue reading →

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