 September 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino people and communities!
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 Farmers markets are so much more than a place to buy food – they also help cultivate strong community bonds and provide a space for community members to stay active and engaged. Markets all over Arizona have activities, events, and resources to get your family involved! Here are a few activities coming up at local Double Up markets:  To celebrate National Farmers Market Week, we’re looking back at some of our favorite Double Up Food Bucks stories! The videos below highlight just a few of our favorite moments we’ve had at Arizona farmers markets.
 Don’t let the warm weather stop you from celebrating National Picnic Month! National Picnic Month encourages you to get out and celebrate the beautiful outdoors while enjoying great food.
Double Up on fruits and veggies at your local farmers market, then get outside with your family and friends to enjoy a delicious meal and wonderful sights. Check out this graphic for tips on how to have a perfect picnic, and share your pictures with us with the #NationalPicnicMonth hashtag on Facebook and Twitter.  Alguna vez te haz preguntado cómo incorporar ciertas frutas y verduras en sus platillos? O como es que su granjero local cultiva sus frutas y verduras? Si es asi, preguntale a su agricultor local! Parte de comprar lo doble de frutas y verduras envuelve llegar a conocer a sus granjeros locales para asegurar que reciba lo mejor por su dinero que gasta en alimento. Aquí hay algunas de las preguntas que puede hacer durante su siguiente visita al mercado de agricultores:
 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:
Los mercados de Agricultores pueden ser mucho más que un lugar en donde comprar frutas y verduras frescas. El alimento une a las personas, y los mercados pueden llegar a ser un pilar a su comunidad. Mientras continuamos participando en la Celebración del Mercado de Agricultores, estamos destacando a los mercados que fomentan a la comunidad. Por medio de crear un lugar central para reunirse, atrayendo a gente de a todos los ámbitos de la vida, y celebrando la singularidad de sus pueblos, estos mercados de Agricultores de Arizona han hecho eso mismo:
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:
“Si quieres sembrar un lugar con actividad, sirva comida” -William H. Whyte  Phoenix Councilman Daniel Valenzuela at the Maryvale El Oso Park Farmers Market Mientras sigue el verano, también sigue la Celebración de los Mercados de Agricultura! Seguimos sensibilizando lo impactante que son los mercados de agricultores y que tanto benefician nuestras comunidades. Durante las siguientes semanas, estaremos enfocándonos en como los mercados de agricultura llegan a ser pilares de la comunidad y reunan a la gente. Muchos de los mercados de agricultura celebran su excepcionalidad de sus pueblos, y otros se convierten en el lugar central de reunión para vendedores y vecinos.
Pillar of Community: Farmers markets foster community and celebrate their unique neighborhoods8/16/2017 “If you want to seed a place with activity, put out food.” - William H. Whyte  Phoenix Councilman Daniel Valenzuela at the Maryvale El Oso Park Farmers Market 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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