Sierra Vista Market Update for 01-30-2020

Phaseolus vulgaris
Eating healthy should be a dietary priority for all of us. What if I told you, that there is a super food you are probably ignoring that is high in fiber, protein, potassium, iron, B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, copper, and various antioxidants. Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it?

Well, there is such a food. Scientists tell us that this super food was first domesticated in the Lerma-Santiago basin of Mexico and the Andes mountains of Peru. Of course what I’m talking about is the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). This super healthy food source was considered one of the “three sisters” of traditional farming by early Native Americans and early European colonists in North America.

Because of its genetic diversity the bean comes in an amazing variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and designs. One very special variety of the bean is grown right here in Cochise County. Developed by Arevalos Farms, the Frijol Mechudo is their unique creation found nowhere else in the world.  Grown proudly for three generations now, the Frijol Mechudo comes from two heirloom varieties of bean from the Tarahumara of Chihuahua, Mexico.  Frijol Mechudo is a black and white speckled bean that some describe as having the old time earthy bean taste. The bean is “super meaty and creamy” which some compare to the Anasazi beans.

One of the best kept secrets of Cochise County, the Frijol Mechudo can be found at Arevalos Farm’s booth at the Sierra Vista Farmers Market. For several years now Arevalos Farms has been selling this unique bean. Because of its exceptional qualities and taste, Arevalos Farms now incorporates their beans into the Mechudo Burrito. For a limited time you’ll find the Mechudo Burrito at the Sierra Vista Farmers Market. So if you are looking for a super food with a super taste, we invite you to come on out try the Frijol Mechudo.

If you didn’t know, Dona, with McDonald Farms also sells beans. Dona has pinto beans and a Nine-bean mix in various quantities from the Bonita Bean Company of Kansas Settlement grown around Wilcox, Arizona.

This Week at the Market
This week at the Farmers Market, we have more than just beans. We also have fresh greens, turnips, squash, apples, meat, nuts, and amazing fresh baked goods including Keto products.

For a full listing of all our vendors and their produce and products please see this week’s Farmers Market vendor listings below.  The list is conveniently organized by category. You’ll also find links to most of our vendors’ websites or facebook pages so you can get more information.

Special Announcements and Events

Ketoluscious is Back
Ketoluscious Bakery will be back this week with an array of Keto goodies as well as Four Kings Granola. Keto products include: pecan sandies,, Chocolate chip cookies, Bagels, Cheese cake, Kentucky butter cake, Donuts, 4 kings Aprils better than granola, Cheese cake brownies, and Please pre-ordered breads.

Hillltop Hydroponics
Tom Hanson will be back this week with his beautiful greens. He will have living lettuce, spring mix, bokchoi, spring mix, arugula, and kale. Tom will also have sunflower, broccoli, radish, and pea microgreens.

Thunder Mountain Alpaca Ranch
TMAR will be back this week with new plant starts, all natural handmade dryer balls, handspun yarns, felted soaps and if the weather cooperates Lisa might be bringing her spinning wheel. Lisa will also have on hand her super Alpaca Poo. In case you didn’t know this highly sought after fertilizer works wonders in your garden. Ask Lisa to tell you more about this amazing all natural plant food.

UA Cooperative Extension
The UA Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program will be setting up a table at the SV Farmers Market this Thursday, January 30th. They won’t be selling anything, but will be handing out informational material in regards to their upcoming courses.

Music this Week
The Simmons Family Band will be playing for us this week.

SNAP – Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program
The Sierra Vista Farmers Market accepts SNAP and Double Up benefits. Just visit our information booth near the center of the market to swipe your cards. Remember you can use them for all produce, dairy products, meats, spices, baked goods, and frozen ready-to eat meals (such as lasagna), plants that produce edibles like tomato plants and herbs. Double Up is only redeemable for Arizona grown fruits and vegetables, though.

This Week’s Vendors
To learn more about our vendors, if they will be attending the market this week, and the products they will be bringing, please visit their web or Facebook page in the links provided below.
(Vendors are Categorized and Alphabetized – attendance at Thursday’s market subject to change without notice)

– – Vendor Grown – –
Agricultural and Produce Vendors with the – – Vendor Grown – – seal are known to grow at least 85% of the products they sell.
– – Vendor Brokered – –
Agricultural and Produce Vendors with the – – Vendor Brokered – – seal do not grow a majority of the produce they sell and are known to purchase  a majority of their products from third parties.

Produce & Plant Vendors

Arevalos Farms – – Vendor Grown – –
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables and burritos for lunch
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Backyard Gardening & Growing – – Vendor Grown – –
Fresh Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables: Greens and mandarin quats, mesquite flour.
For more information please visit one of their links: Website

Beatty’s Orchard – – Vendor Grown – –
NOT at the market this week.
For more information please visit one of their links: Website

Estrada Citrus
Oranges and Grapefruit from Mesa

Hilltop Hydroponics – – Vendor Grown – –
Fresh Year Round Hydroponically Grown Greens:
For more information please contact Tom Hanson at: 602-317-4607

Just-A-Pinch – – Vendor Grown – –
Not at the market this week.
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Lettuce Man – – Vendor Grown – –
Fresh Seasonal Lettuce & Greens
Donna will be at the market this week.

Ruth’s Garden
Not at the market this week.

SAS-Z Nuts – – Vendor Grown – –
Locally Grown Pistachios
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Scarlet Gilia
Seasonal potted plants, herbs, and aloe

Sivonn’s Garden  – – Vendor Grown – –
Fresh Seasonal Garden Produce

Super Natural Organics – – Vendor Brokered – –
Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables

Tawin’s Gardens and Crafts 
Seasonal Garden Plants

Meat, Milk, & Honey Vendors

Emu Enterprise – – Vendor Grown –
For more information please contact Roger at: 456-2715

Golden Rule Dairy – – Vendor Grown – –
Fresh Raw Milk, Cream, and Dairy Products
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook

Papa Mike‘s Jerky 
Locally Made Jerky
For more information please visit one of their links: Website Facebook

San Ysidro Farm – – Vendor Grown – -,
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Locally Raised Meats
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook

Sky Island/47 Ranch – – Vendor Grown – –
Locally Raised Range Fed Beef, Lamb, and other Meats
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Simmons Honey Ranchito 
Local Honey, Canned Jams, Jellies, & Vegetables
For more information please visit one of their links:

White Cane Salmon
Frozen Filets of Alaskan Sockeye Salmon
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Baked Goods & Snack Vendors

Big Skye Baker
Not at the market this week.
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Celestial Breads
Fresh Baked Goods and Prepared Foods
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Dolce Amore
Fresh Italian Deserts & Baked Goods
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Four King’s Kitchen
Locally Made Granola found at Ketoluscious Bakery booth.
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook

Ginny’s Eclectic Kitchen
Fresh Sourdough Bread & Baked Goods
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Gracewater Farm
Fresh Baked Goods
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Incredible Snacks
An Incredible Variety of Snacks
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Ketoluscious Bakery
Fresh Made Keto Baked Goods
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Katerina’s-It’s Original Greek
Fresh Made Greek Baked Goods and Prepared Food
For more information please visit one of their links:

McDonald Farm
Fresh Baked Goods, pecans, and pinto beans.
For more information please visit one of their links:

Sweet Arizona
Locally made Toffee, Brittle, & Fudge
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook

Sweets By Shelly
Cake pops in a wide variety of flavors, almost too pretty to eat, but oh so yummy.

Personal Health & Household Vendors

Ancestral Herbals
Hand made soap, lotion, balm, muscle rub, etc.
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook

Desert Oasis Soap
Home made Soaps
For more information please visit one of their links:Website, Facebook

Lux Candles
Scented candles with all natural ingredients in various sizes

Prepared Foods & Beverage Vendors

Big Woody’s
Hot Dogs, Mac & Cheese, BBQ, and Pulled Pork
For more information & their menu please visit one of thier links: Facebook

Café Cultiva
Fresh Coffee and Hot Beverages
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook

Esperanza
Fresh made Tortillas, Tamales, Baked Goods
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook

Krazy Koytote Kettle Corn & Smoothies
Kettle Corn and Smoothies
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Lazy KJ Ranch
Locally Grown Organic Pork
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Lasagna and More
Gourmet Lasagna, Sauces and More by Chef Scotty
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook

Queen Ceviche
Fresh Made Salsa, Ceviche, & Beverages
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Toy’s Eggrolls
Asian Cuisine
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

The Twins Market
Specialty Ice Tea Blends, Special Spice Blends, Custom made socks
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook, Instagram

Zarpara Vineyards
3rd Thursday of every month.
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook

Pet Food & Product Vendors

Maggie’s Dog Treats & Accessories
All Natural Pet Snacks and Treats
For more information please visit one of their links:

Services

Hone Ranger
Knife and Blade sharpening
For more information please visit one of their links:

Artisan Vendors (Weekly)

Designs by Copper Canyon
Customer Made Home Accents
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Greenstone Pottery & Crafts
Hand Made Pottery, Jewelry, & Crafts
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

K-1 Kreations
Hand Made Aprons, Coasters, Pot Holders, Tote Bags Etc.
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Thunder Mountain Alpaca Ranch
Alpaca boutique of Unique Hand Made Gifts
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook

Bernie & Bill Medley
Paintings, Custom Frames and Woodwork
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
For more information please visit one of their links:

Blue Oak Builders and Sierra Vista Gems
New batch of pens made with Mexican blue oak. Cheri has made more of her color changing beads and hand painted front license plates.

Artisan Vendors on the First Thursday of Each Month

Ray’s Leatherworks

Jim William Woodworks

Velvet Box Jewelry

Desert Owl Forge

Leatherworks and Things by Eileen

Sierra Scenes

Experience Ancient Sea Salts

This Week’s Weather Forecast