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Greeting,       

       First it was the tomatoes, now they say it’s really jalapeños.  When food makes people sick, there (understandably) develops a large amount of “food fear”.  In a world where there is more than enough to be fearful of, we should be able to trust that our food source is safe.  Unfortunately, what should be the simplest process of growing food in the soil and then harvesting and eating it, has been convoluted to include premature harvesting, long-distance transportation, chemical-induced ripening, mass handling, long storage times, and preservatives to increase shelf life.  No wonder some of us get sick from food – we have no idea where it’s been!  Fortunately, all of us have the opportunity to regain that confidence in our food.  We can reduce our risk of food contamination by growing our own food or buying it from someone we know and trust.  Food security is necessary to healthy living!

       Did you know that you can become a member of a year-round membership-based local food program called Prescott College Community Supported Agriculture?  That’s right, you can receive locally-grown produce even after the farmers market season is over!  The PCCSA is currently accepting contracts for the fall season (runs September 3-December 17).  To start the season off, please join current CSA members and local growers for a local foods potluck on August 22 at 5:30 pm in the Prescott College Crossroads Café.  Bring your friends, family, and any questions about the PCCSA or the CSA model.  Contact Erin at 350-1401 for more information.  

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Blessings,

Erin

Contact Prescott Farmers Market at: info@prescottfarmersmarket.org

Or, find us at the market information table.

Erin Lingo, Market Manager
Prescott Farmers Market
P.O. Box 1853, Prescott, AZ 86302
Phone: (928) 713-1227