December 4, 2020
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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 moreAZ 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 moreAugust 22, 2020
Bi-weekly anti-racism discussion – Language and communications
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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 moreJuly 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 moreJuly 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 moreJune 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 moreJune 4, 2020