It’s National Gardening Week, and with temperatures rising here in Arizona, gardening may be the last task on your mind. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to help your garden thrive despite the blistering heat!
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Have you ever wondered how to incorporate certain fruits and vegetables into meals? Or how your local produce is grown? If so, ask a local farmer! Part of doubling up on your produce involves getting to know the local farmers to ensure you are getting the best bang for your food buck. Here are some of the questions to ask during your next visit to the farmers market:
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Every Saturday, the Old Town Farmers Market in Scottsdale is packed with local farmers, fresh food, familiar faces, and Double Up Food Bucks stories. We stopped by the market to learn more, and of course, double up on some delicious produce!
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With all of the wonderful produce Arizona markets have to offer, it’s easy to go overboard with your Double Up Food Bucks purchases. If you find yourself unable to consume all your produce and don’t want to be wasteful, consider composting. It’s an easy way to cut down on your excess waste and keep it out of the landfill!
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Mother’s Day is a time to show the moms and other important women in your life just how much you care. This year, we encourage you to celebrate this special day with great food, meaningful connections, and plenty of quality time. If you’re looking for ideas or ways to spend the weekend, Double Up Food Bucks has you covered! Follow this Mother’s Day roadmap for a day full of fresh food, new experiences and lasting memories:
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Double Up Food Bucks Arizona helps people all over the state bring home more fresh produce, connect with their communities, and support their local farmers. Hear some stories from Double Up customers to learn more about how this program is a win for families, farmers and communities.
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Double Up Food Bucks Arizona is proud to celebrate Earth Day! We only get one Earth, and it’s everyone’s job to keep it happy and healthy. When you use Double Up Food Bucks at participating markets, you are nourishing the planet and helping to make every day Earth Day in our beautiful state.
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It’s heating up outside! As Phoenix hit triple digits for the first time in 2018 this week, there’s no doubt Arizona is approaching the season of warm weather. Luckily, farmers markets across the state have produce you can use to stay cool all spring and summer long. Stay hydrated and beat the heat with these tasty, oven-free recipes made with in-season produce.
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The seasons are changing, and so are many of the Double Up markets. From re-branding to reopening, markets across the Valley are turning over a new leaf just in time for a beautiful spring season.
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Women all over the world make history every day. No matter how big or small the deed, powerful women continually work to enhance the world we live in. This Women’s History Month, we're highlighting the work of Elyse Guidas.
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The Uptown Farmers Market is bustling with local growers, volunteers, and customers each Wednesday and Saturday morning — and it’s also buzzing with Double Up Food Bucks customers and stories! We stopped by the Wednesday market to hear some of these stories, and, of course, double up on some of the fresh, local produce the farmers had to offer.
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Here at Double Up Food Bucks Arizona, we’re dedicated to helping Arizonans stretch their food budgets each and every day. But stretching your food dollars is about more than comparing prices — it’s also about eating healthy amounts of nutritious food each day.
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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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No meat? No problem! You don’t need meat to make great food. However, having a meatless meal can be daunting if you don’t know where to begin. Here are a few breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert ideas to get you started. The best thing about these recipes is that they have tons of fresh produce ingredients. If you’re a SNAP customer, use your Double Up Food Bucks to buy fruits and veggies to make all of these recipes!
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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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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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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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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 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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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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