March 18, 2021
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January 26, 2021
Pinnacle Prevention’s Reflections on the New 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Have you heard? The new 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) were recently released this past month. As we move into 2021, the timeliness and, also the irony, of the release of the guidelines is not lost on us. Timely, in that they were released just in time as 2020 turned to a close. And […] Read moreJanuary 13, 2021
Pinnacle Speaks – 2020 Reflections
Hear from our team members about the programs of Pinnacle Prevention and how we navigated the historically significant year of 2020 with our partners, clients, friends, and family. Thanks for such a successful year, even amid the challenges. Read more
December 29, 2020
AZ SENIOR FMNP FARMER SPOTLIGHT – Blue Sky Farms
Blue Sky Organic Farms is a diverse, family-run organic farm growing 120 crops in Litchfield Park in the West Valley of Phoenix. Led by David Vose and Sara Dolan, the farm grows year-round in the challenging Phoenix climate. We were grateful to add their sturdy+tasty green kale, purple kale, and Swiss chard to senior FMNP produce […] Read more
– AZ SENIOR FMNP FARMER SPOTLIGHT – Partner Thank You
So many food banks and senior housing sites graciously worked with us (on very short notice!) to distribute fresh produce bags to seniors that they serve through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (Senior FMNP) We were able to deliver produce bags for seniors throughout the Valley by teaming up with:St. Mary’s Food Bank in […] Read more
December 21, 2020
AZ SENIOR FMNP FARMER SPOTLIGHT – Reyes Farm
Maria and Cristian Reyes recently started Reyes Farm on their land in Paulden. Their family is steeped in farming traditions — Maria’s father and mother, Ruben and Maria Hernandez, are steadfast produce and tamale vendors at farmers markets in Northern Arizona. They have enjoyed continuing to interact with their farmers market customers and offering new […] Read more
December 15, 2020
AZ SENIOR FMNP FARMER SPOTLIGHT – Sun Produce Coop
Sun Produce Co-op was started in 2017 to increase the viability of small-scale growers in Arizona and has now grown to be a network of 25+ farms, distributors, and buyers across 6 counties that together strengthen our local food system. By combining multiple farmers’ product volume and variety—as well as resources and expertise—SPC saves growers time […] Read more
December 9, 2020