Category Archives: Farmer’s Markets
Root Crops, Some of Arizona’s Best Produce
Root crops like potatoes, rutabagas, and turnips are probably the reason humanity has survived into the 21st Century. Before there were cultivated roots, humans dug, stored, and ate roots, notably the roots of lilies like Trout Lily and daylilies. In … Continue reading
Support Your Local Farmers’ Market
National Farmers’ Market Week was held in recognition of the increasingly important role farmers’ markets play in our local and national food supply. The number of farmers’ markets operating across the country has nearly doubled in the last 5 years and … Continue reading
Let Us Help You Find a Farmers Market
Arizona’s year round growing season means we have awesome access to farmers’ markets all over the state. Here at Fill Your Plate, we think it’s important to spread the word about how all Arizonians can access fresh from the farm … Continue reading
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