The American Farmland Trust’s Farmers Market Celebration is raising awareness about the importance of farmers markets to growers and communities across the country, and we’re taking part in it all summer long. Our focus over the next few weeks is on farmers markets and the people that go above and beyond in bringing healthy food to neighborhoods that need it the most. Many farmers markets assist low-income neighbors, work with vulnerable seniors, donate food to local food banks, or accept federal food and nutrition program benefits.
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If you visit your local farmers market this June, you might find yourself leaving with eggs, honey, tortillas, and tons of fresh produce. If you’re shopping with your SNAP Quest card at participating markets, you’ll be heading home with even more in-season, Arizona-grown fruits and veggies.
Wondering what to do with all of your fresh finds? Check out these “5 Token Recipes” to start stretching your food budget. The ingredients for these recipes can all be purchased at your local market for approximately $5 spent on your SNAP card, plus your $5 worth of Double Up tokens. Many of these recipes will also leave you with leftover ingredients to use for other dishes. La semana pasada, celebramos un emocionante lanzamiento de un nuevo mercado de agricultores en El Oso Park en Maryvale, una comunidad ubicada en el oeste de Phoenix que tiene bajo acceso a fuentes de alimentos de calidad. Estamos encantados de trabajar con organizaciones locales y productores para ayudar a aumentar el acceso a alimentos saludables para esta comunidad, y esperamos que este esfuerzo pueda servir como un ejemplo de los beneficios de los mercados agrícolas en áreas de inseguridad alimentaria en todo el estado.
Un estudio reciente de Feeding America encontró que el 15.8 por ciento de los arizonenses padecen inseguridad alimentaria. La expansión urbana, la falta de tiendas de comestibles y transporte público inadecuado deja a muchos que residen en comunidades desérticas de alimentos con la tarea de viajar aunque el calor extremo de Arizona para necesidades básicas y comestibles. Muchas comunidades rurales enfrentan desafíos similares. Los mercados de agricultores pueden ayudar a cerrar esta brecha y aumentar el acceso a alimentos más sanos en cada comunidad. Los mercados de agricultores proporcionan un espacio para comprar productos frescos y asequibles que reflejen la diversidad de una comunidad. Según el USDA, las familias que tienen acceso a un mercado de agricultores comen en promedio 1,4 porciones más de frutas y verduras que los que no viven cerca de un mercado. Además, la naturaleza misma del proceso de compra y venta crea un canal de conexión entre los residentes, los productores y las organizaciones locales, transformando los mercados de agricultores de otro lugar para comprar alimentos a los centros comunitarios. Last week, we celebrated an exciting launch of a new farmers market in El Oso Park in Maryvale, a community located in west Phoenix that has low access to quality food sources. We’re thrilled to work with local organizations and growers to help increase access to healthy food for this community, and hope this effort can serve as an example of the benefits of farmers markets in food insecure areas across the state.
A recent Feeding America study found that 15.8 percent of Arizonans are food insecure. Urban sprawl, lack of grocery stores and inadequate public transportation leave many who reside in food desert communities with the task of traveling though the extreme Arizona heat for basic needs and groceries. Many rural communities face similar challenges. Farmers markets can help bridge this gap and increase access to healthier food in every community. Farmers markets provide a space to purchase fresh, affordable products that reflect the diversity of a community. According to the USDA, families who have access to a farmers market eat on average 1.4 more servings of fruits and vegetables than those who do not live near a market. Furthermore, the very nature of the buying and selling process creates a channel for connection between residents, growers and local organizations, transforming farmers markets from just another place to buy food to community hubs. Comida saludable, menor huella de carbono en el transporte y una forma de comprar que es divertida y social- mercados de agricultores son ideales para las familias, los agricultores y las comunidades. Si tienes la oportunidad, deberías ir al mercado de su vecindario esta temporada! Hay muchos conceptos erróneos y mitos sobre los mercados de los agricultores y los bienes locales. ¿Es realmente más caro comprar verduras en un mercado en lugar de una tienda de abarrotes? ¿Son las frutas orgánicas en la sección de productos los mismos que en los mercados? Una vez que lea más acerca de la idea errónea de los preciosos mercados de los agricultores, es posible que desee probar las compras en uno: Los mercados son ideales para familias, agricultores y comunidades, así que ¿por qué no probar algo divertido y fresco
There are many misconceptions and myths about farmers markets and local goods. Is it really more expensive to buy produce at a market instead of a grocery store? Aren’t organic fruits in the produce section the same as those at market stands? Once you learn more about the misconceptions of farmers markets, you may find you’d like to try shopping at one.
Local farmers markets are great for families, farmers and communities, so why not try something fun and fresh? If you get the chance, check out a market in your neighborhood this season! If it’s your first time planning a trip to your local farmers market, you may not know what to expect. What should you bring with you? If you’re using your SNAP Quest Card and Double Up Food Bucks, where should you go first? Get the most out of your shopping trip with these tips:
If you shop with your SNAP Quest card at participating farmers markets, you can double up on Arizona-grown produce with Double Up Food Bucks.
Double Up Food Bucks matches each dollar you spend with a Double Up token, up to $10 a day. That means if you buy $10 worth of eggs, bread or other SNAP eligible food items at the market, you will get $10 to spend on fresh Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables. Learn more about Double Up Food Bucks and find a participating market near you: http://www.doubleupfoodbucksarizona.org "La mejor medicina es la buena comida."
Todos sabemos la expresión, pero a veces obtener verduras y frutas fresca es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo. Entre días ocupados y carteras vacías, puede ser difícil dar prioridad a los productos agrícolas nutritivos en nuestros listas de compras. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
We all know the saying, but sometimes getting enough fresh fruits and veggies in our diets is easier said than done. Between busy days and tight wallets, it can be difficult to prioritize nutritious produce on our shopping lists. |
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