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December 4, 2020

AZ SEnior fmnp Farmer SPotlight – Blooming reed farm

​Based in Paulden, Juan Aguiar Bravo and Keeton Aguiar established Blooming Reed Farm in 2019, continuing in their family’s deep farming traditions (Juan is the son of Fernando Aguiar, featured later this month). They proudly use sustainable and no-till practices on their land to grow vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers.​We especially loved adding this farm’s […] Read more
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December 2, 2020

Amid uncertainty, we can innovate.

We trust them. We like them. We buy from them. You should too. Every Tuesday and Friday this December, we will feature all of the local farms and farmer cooperatives around Arizona who helped us deliver $36,000 worth of fresh, high-quality produce to over 1,200 seniors in need through the AZ Farmers Market Nutrition Program […] Read more
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AZ SENIOR FMNP FARMER SPOTLIGHT – Aguiar Farms

Fernando, Margarita, Blanca, and the Aguiar family grow a large variety of crops year-round and chemical-free on their beautiful, lush farmstead in Paulden. The Aguiars of Aguiar Farms are a multi-generational family with immense farming knowledge, work ethic, and big hearts. We’re thankful that they were able to provide storage friendly staples such as onions, […] Read more
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August 22, 2020

Bi-weekly anti-racism discussion – Language and communications

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July 31, 2020

Taking Action as a Team: Bi-Weekly Anti-Racism Discussions

We take racism very seriously. It is vital to our mission, and to each team member personally, to keep the conversation going and to fight systematic racism in tangible ways. The first step we have taken as a team is to schedule a bi-weekly team discussion space to: 1. Discuss how bias manifests at Pinnacle Prevention2. Navigate our roles […] Read more
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July 15, 2020

Farm Aid during COVID-19 – Resilience Award Applications

Resilience awards are intended as emergency relief for farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, and their families.  Use of the funds is restricted to household expenses, such as groceries, home utilities, medical bills, counseling, or other household expenses not directly related to the commercial operation of a farm or ranch. The funds may not be used for any business expense or […] Read more
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July 10, 2020

“What’s the plan?” Sharing our workplace safety protocols

We are all grappling with fear, anxiety, anger, and a host of mixed emotions surrounding COVID-19. As we navigate the ever-changing information and the range of  emotions, one thing is overwhelmingly clear – we must do our part. We care deeply for each other as a team, and we care deeply for the community. In […] Read more
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June 19, 2020

What is juneteenth?

​Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the liberation of enslaved people in the United States. Lincoln proclaimed the emancipation of enslaved people, effective Jan. 1, 1863, however en-slavers were responsible for telling them that they were free, and some ignored the order for up to two and a half years. Union troops were called upon to enforce it and General Gordon Granger arrived […] Read more
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June 4, 2020

JOB announcement: programs support specialist (CLOSED)

About Pinnacle PreventionFounded in 2014, Pinnacle Prevention is an Arizona-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to growing healthy families and communities. Our mission is to inspire and advance a healthy food system and opportunities for active living. Our team believes all families should have access to healthy food and opportunities to develop healthy relationships with foods. […] Read more