Posts in Arizona Farmers
FARMERS MARKET UNCOVERED: WHAT IS THAT???

Trying new vegetables you’ve never heard of can be scary! Farmers markets are full of strange, exciting, and sometimes funky produce. Don’t let a vegetable’s weird name or funny shape stop you from buying it. It probably tastes delicious, plus, trying new things is a great way to explore everything Arizona farms have to offer. Here’s a list of some of the unusual produce you might encounter at your local market. Don’t miss out on these tasty veggies, and if you’re a SNAP customer, double up on your daring new food adventure

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LOVE NOTES FROM DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS ARIZONA

This Valentine’s Day, we couldn’t pick just one special someone to celebrate. We are more thankful for all of our incredible markets, volunteers, growers, and customers each day. That’s why we’ve been busy writing love notes to each and every Valentine that makes Double Up Food Bucks Arizona so special. Happy Valentine’s Day, Arizona!

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FOOD, FUN, FAMILY: MAKING FARMERS MARKET TRIPS IMPACTFUL FOR KIDS

Getting children interested in grocery shopping can be a difficult task, but involving them in the process can be engaging and will help teach them more about the food they eat, and also where that food came from. Next time you head to the farmers market, bring your kids along and follow these tips to make the outing fun, educational, and impactful.

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DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS STORIES: PHOENIX PUBLIC MARKET

The Open Air Market at the Phoenix Public Market is one of the many spots where SNAP customers can use Double Up Food Bucks! On Saturdays, you can head to this market to Double Up on fresh fruits and veggies. Here’s what members of the community had to say about the Double Up program, and how buying local food is beneficial for everyone.

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SUNDAY SUPPER MONTH: FAMILIES CONNECT ONE MEAL AT A TIME

It’s supper time! January is National Sunday Supper Month. Family dinners used to be considered a nightly tradition, but in 2018, that may not always be realistic. The Sunday Supper initiative was started to get families together at least one day a week to share a meal.

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DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS ARIZONA: YEAR IN REVIEW

Double Up Food Bucks Arizona had a fantastic year, and we can’t wait to see what 2018 has in store! In 2017, we expanded to more markets, brought more families and individuals healthy and local produce, and highlighted some of the hard-working farmers, farmers markets, market managers and communities that make this program possible. Here is a breakdown of our best year yet:

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HOW TO (ACTUALLY) ACHIEVE YOUR NEW YEAR GOAL TO EAT MORE FRUITS AND VEGGIES

For many, the New Year is a time to make resolutions to live healthier, including eating more fruits and veggies every day. Our Double Up Food Bucks “how to” guide is here to help you tackle your goals every step of the way! 

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VOICES OF ARIZONA FARMERS MARKETS: LEWIS' HEN HOUSE & VEGGIE FARM AT THE ROADRUNNER PARK MARKET

Meet your Arizona farmers, businesses, market managers and more in our "Voices of Arizona Farmers Markets" series! This week we spoke with Doug Henderson from Lewis' Hen House & Veggie Farm at the Roadrunner Park Farmers Market. Stop by the market every Saturday morning to meet farmers, connect with the community and double up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables. 

Stay tuned for more stories from our Double Up Food Bucks Arizona farmers markets and partners!

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VOICES OF ARIZONA FARMERS MARKETS: WHIPSTONE FARM AT THE PRESCOTT FARMERS MARKET

Meet your Arizona farmers, businesses, market managers and more in our "Voices of Arizona Farmers Markets" series! We visited the Prescott Farmers Market, where we spoke with Shanti Rade from Whipstone Farm. Stop by the market every Saturday morning to meet farmers, connect with the community and double up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables.

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VOICES OF ARIZONA FARMERS MARKETS: HASSAYAMPA VINEYARD AND FARM AT PRESCOTT FARMERS MARKET

Meet your Arizona farmers, businesses, market managers and more in our "Voices of Arizona Farmers Markets" series! We visited the Prescott Farmers Market, where we spoke with Sarah Hyde from Hassayampa Vineyard and Farm. Stop by the market every Saturday morning to meet farmers, connect with the community and double up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables.

Stay tuned for more stories from our Double Up Food Bucks Arizona farmers markets and partners! ​

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VOICES OF ARIZONA FARMERS MARKETS: ON THE VINE FARMS AT ROADRUNNER PARK

Meet your Arizona farmers, businesses, market managers and more in our "Voices of Arizona Farmers Markets" series! Our first stop was at Roadrunner Park Farmers Market, where we spoke with Guy Gillespie from On the Vine Farms. Stop by the market every Saturday morning to meet farmers, connect with neighbors, and double up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables.

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MARKET SPOTLIGHT: ARIZONA MARKET PROMOTES SUSTAINABILITY AS A CHAMPION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Over the last few months, we've been highlighting some of Arizona's incredible farmers markets and organizations as part of the American Farmland Trust's Farmers Market Celebration. We've celebrated markets that go above and beyond in supporting family farmers, bringing healthy food to all, and acting as pillars of their communities.

​The final pillar of the celebration focuses on how farmers markets can be champions for the environment. One such organization in Arizona who promotes sustainability in everything they do, is the Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA), a community-based nonprofit dedicated to developing a sustainable and just food system in Ajo, Arizona. Their team also runs the Authentically Ajo Farmers Market, bringing fresh produce to their community every week.

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MARKET SPOTLIGHTS: ARIZONA FARMERS MARKETS THAT BRING THEIR COMMUNITIES TOGETHER

​Farmers markets can be much more than a place to buy fresh produce. Food brings people together, and markets can often become pillars of their communities. As we continue to join in on the Farmer’s Market Celebration, we’re highlighting markets that foster community. By creating a central gathering place, bringing people of all walks of life together, or celebrating the uniqueness of their hometowns, these Arizona farmers markets have done just that:

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PILLAR OF COMMUNITY: FARMERS MARKETS FOSTER COMMUNITY AND CELEBRATE THEIR UNIQUE NEIGHBORHOODS

As the summer goes on, so does the ​Farmers Market Celebration! We’re continuing to raise awareness about how impactful farmers markets are, and how much they benefit our communities. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be focusing on how farmers markets become pillars of community and bring people together. Many farmers markets celebrate the uniqueness of their hometowns, and many act as a central gathering place for neighbors and vendors. ​

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MARKET SPOTLIGHTS: AUTHENTICALLY AJO FARMERS MARKET AND NOGALES MERCADO BRING HEALTHY FOOD TO THOSE WHO NEED IT THE MOST

When a farmers market opens in a neighborhood, the entire community benefits. These markets often act as important points of access for healthy food for community members who need it the most. This week, we’re highlighting more Arizona markets that go above and beyond in championing healthy food for all as we take part in the American Farmland Trust’s Farmers Market Celebration.

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