Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 5-09-19

Echoing Hope Ranch – –

Let me tell you about Echoing Hope Ranch, one of our newest vendors at the Sierra Vista Farmers Markets.  Echoing Hope Ranch is a beautiful and peaceful ranch along the San Pedro River in Hereford, Arizona. While they provide fresh grown produce each week for our market, the real beauty of the EHR is that they are a place where adults and teens with autism can learn and grow in a safe and productive environment.  Echoing Hope rose out of the need for families with autistic children to provide opportunities for their children to live productive lives as they grew older. The produce you see at their booth each week is evidence that their dream to see children and adults with autism lead more productive and enriching lives is being fulfilled. So please stop by EHR booth and say hello. Even if is just an encouraging word, please help support their great organization. To learn more about Echoing Hope Ranch and how you can help visit their website at www.echoinghoperanch.org 

This week the U of A Cooperative Extension will be back at the market with their AZ Health Zone cooking demonstrations. This week’s demonstration will be healthy pasta salad. For more information about the AZ Health Zone check out their website at: https://www.azhealthzone.org/resources 

Be Healthy! Sierra Vista will also have a booth set up at the market and they will be showcasing various healthy programs/agencies. Be sure to stop by their booth and check out their free resources and community information. 

The Cochise Shrine Club Onion Fundraiser
For the month of May, the Cochise Shrine Club will be selling freshly harvested Vidalia onions for their annual fundraiser. They are selling 5 pound bags of onions for $6.00. And in case you are wondering, Vidalia onions are named historically after the town of Vidalia in Georgia. These onions are unusually sweet in comparison with other onions due to the low sulfur content in the ground where they are grown.  Yellow Grannex onions are a hybrid of the Vidalia onion and can be grown successfully in Cochise County as a short day onion. Yellow Grannex onions will be available at the Sierra Vista Farmers Markets from our regular vendors starting in June or July.

This Week At the Market

Just a Pinch
Michael with Just-A Pinch will be bringing delicious culinary herbs such as peppermint, sweet mint, German Thyme, and chives, but also Egyptian walking onions for you to eat or if you prefer the whole plant he has that, too.  He also has a variety of plants in various sizes, that are easy to carry, but if you need help carrying them to your car, just ask him.

Hilltop Hydroponics
For some of the most beautiful lettuce and greens around be sure to stop by Tom Hanson’s booth.  Tom has living lettuce and spring mix available. If you ask, Tom will tell you about how he grows his greens hydroponically. 

Bakers and Food Vendor’s Spotlight

Elephants in the Kitchen
For those of you who prefer vegan baked goods we are pleased to announce that Rebecca with Elephants in the Kitchen will be at the market this week. Rebecca uses no eggs, dairy, or animal products in her baking. This week Rebecca will have bagels, donuts, muffins, and more. Be sure to stop by and say hello.

Dolce Amore
If fancy Italian cakes and cookies is more to your liking be sure to stop by Dolce Amore. New this week Teresa will have vegan crumb pear cake and chocolate cake.

Celestial Breads
This week Celeste’s culinary skill will delight you with her matzah and almond flour cake, topped with a zingy orange glaze. Celeste will also have her tasty calzone for a great lunch treat or if you prefer you can take one home for dinner. If you would prefer Stromboli, be sure to ask for their delicious all beef / three cheese Stromboli with Chef Scotty’s marinara sauce.  

Golden Rule Dairy
Remember to pick up your raw milk and cream at Golden Rule Dairy. For those of you who like granola the Stride family makes their own healthy granola.They also offer kefir grains. Oh, and not to leave out Fido, the Stride’s also have a variety of deer antlers which make great dog chews. Must be an acquired taste…

Maggie’s Dog Treats & Accessories
Zia specializes in all natural treats for your pets that do not contain any chemicals or artificial flavors. Treat your pets right and stop by Zia’s booth. This week, Zia is featuring all natural Soap for bathing your dog. Suds up beautifully, will not dry the skin or coat, and good for sensitive skin. 

Special Announcements and Events

SNAP – Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program
The Sierra Vista Farmers Market now 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.

Ride Vista Transit to the Market for FREE
Did you know that you can ride Vista Transit from their Coronado/Wilcox station to the farmers market for free each Thursday? That’s right, it’s free. If the traffic is a bit much for you at the market each week you can park your car at the Coronado/Wilcox station and Vista Transit will deliver you safe and sound to the market. With pick up and drop off every half hour, you can do your shopping and get a ride back to your car without any inconvenience. Pick up at the station is on the hour and half hour. At the market pick up is at 15 and 45 after.  Give it a try and be sure to thank your driver and the City of Sierra Vista for their great service.

Music this week will be brought to you by Pat Panther.

We hope to see you all at the Market this week!

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