Tag Archives: local food
Healthier Eating Habits Not Hindered by Higher Prices
In the battle of the bulge we seem to be making a little headway. A recently published book by Michael Moss called “Salt Sugar Fat” found that Americans are choosing healthier every year. Although the increase is only about 5% … Continue reading
It’s National Ag Day: A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way
On March 19th, we encourage you to celebrate National Ag Day by taking a few minutes out of your day to be thankful for the Arizona farmers and ranchers that provide and protect our local food supply.
Arizona Farm to School Training
The Arizona Department of Education hosted the first Farm to School training in the form of a farm tour. Farm to School Programs provide an emphasis on purchasing from local producers in an effort to enhance school meals. On December … Continue reading
Demand for Fresh, Local Food Drives Farmers’ Market Growth
The Agriculture Department said the number of farmers’ markets in its national directory has increased 9.6 percent. USDA made the announcement to kick off National Farmers’ Market Week, Aug. 5-11. USDA’s directory now lists 7,864 markets, compared to the … Continue reading
Play Ball!! Pack a Picnic for Spring Training
Spring is in full swing here in Arizona and that means citrus trees are full of fruit, farmer’s markets have well stocked stalls, and major league baseball is here to play. Spring training for 15 Major League Baseball teams started … Continue reading