Tag Archives: Farmers’ market
What’s in Season in April?
Our desert climate makes it possible for local ranchers and farmers to operate almost year round which means residents have access to a wide range of fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, and dairy products grown right here at home. If you … Continue reading
All about Tortilla Chips
It wouldn’t be game day without them, in the opinion of most millennials, but the fact is that tortilla chips haven’t always been an American food staple. These variously shaped and flavored dipping chips first appeared around 1900, in southern … Continue reading
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
What’s in Season in March?
Spring is here and that means you will start to see even more fabulously fresh locally grown fruits and veggies available at local farmers markets. Commit to eating more local products this month to celebrate the farmers and ranchers that … Continue reading
5 Ways to Bring the Farm to School
(Photo courtesy of National Farm to School Network) In 2010, Congress designated October as National Farm to School Month celebrate those who practice growing their own food and honor the farmers who provide food, fiber, and fuel to the rest of … Continue reading