Author: wstruse

Author: wstruse

Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 06-20-19
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  Natural Range Raised Beef from the 47 Ranch At the Eastern foothills of the Mule Mountains and their grassy slopes which gently fall away towards the Sulfur Spring Valley lies the 47 Ranch of Dennis and Deb Moroney, one of the Sierra Vista Farmers Market’s earliest vendors. Dennis and Deb have long been leading

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Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 6-13-19
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  A Tribute to Irwin Kilanski – The Lettuce Man by Diane Jones Irwin was a steady fixture at the Sierra Vista Farmers Market from practically its very beginning. When I took over as the market manager in 2010, Irwin had already been bringing his fresh lettuces and greens for several years. He became a

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Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 6-06-19
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      Peace Love and Smoked Cheese – – We’ve all heard of mouth watering smoked ribs, fish, sausage, and other meats, but how about smoked cheese? For Marana resident Mickey Jones smoked cheese started out as a fun hobby that has turned the former Raytheon employee into an entrepreneur.  Mickey has been selling

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Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 05-30-19
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  The Power of Flowers It probably comes as no surprise to many, but flowers are a powerful emotional stimulant. Since the dawn of recorded history flowers have been used as a token of affection, a symbol of mourning, a promise of passion, and sometimes just a small  bit of the wonder and beauty of

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Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 05-23019
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  What Makes a Farmers Market I believe one of the best things about a local farmers market is the diversity of people, products, and produce that come together in new and interesting ways each week. At the Sierra Vista Farmers Market on any given Thursday you’ll find the serious food scholar, the health buff,

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Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 05-16-19
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Healthy Thinning Advice – – How many times over the years have you been thrilled to see your fruit or nut trees blossom in majestic display? Then few weeks later you are super excited to realize your tree is loaded with fruit? Over the coming days you jealously guard your tree, keeping it watered and well

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Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 5-09-19
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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

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Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 5-02-19
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Artisan Thursday – – It’s the first Thursday of the month once again and that means we welcome back to the Sierra Vista Farmers Markets some of the most talented artisans in our area. Oh, we’ll still have the freshest and tastiest produce you’ll find in Cochise County, but we’re adding a little excitement and

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Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 04-25-19
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Earth Day 2019 at the Sierra Vista Farmers Market – – The Sierra Vista Farmers Market’s annual Earth Day celebration will be held during regular market hours (10 am to 2pm) this Thursday at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Each year on Earth Day we are reminded of the beauty and diversity of this amazing planet we

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Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 4-18-19
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Getting Dirty Makes You Happy! – – I don’t know, if you’ve ever noticed the pleasant expression many gardeners have when they are working in their gardens, but recent research indicates there may be a scientific reason getting dirty, or more specifically breathing or eating dirt makes you happy.  I’m not kidding! You see, recent

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