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Farmer & Rancher Resource Fair
Join local and state-wide food organizations in a gathering to learn about the resources available to farmers and ranchers, connect with friends and colleagues across the local food system, and engage in a workshop on policy and advocacy focused on positive change in the food system. This is an opportunity for folks interested in, or already engaged in the food system in Northern Arizona.
If interested, please register as soon as possible, as there is limited event capacity. REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/FRRF2026
Harvest Festival
Join us at the Colton Gardens for our annual Harvest Festival in collaboration with the Museum of Northern Arizona. Come for a day of celebration, to harvest fresh produce, and eat food baked in the Pueblo oven.
Farmer & Rancher Resource Fair
We are so excited to announce the Farmer & Rancher Resource Fair on March 21st! 🤩
Join us for networking, discussions with local NRCS & FSA agents, and a resource expo with statewide organizations!
Afterward, Arizona Food Systems Network will host an in-person regional gathering to design the next iteration of the Statewide Food Action Plan. They are providing $150 stipends on a first come, first service basis to those who participate in the afternoon session.
To register, go to https://bit.ly/3wpYujM or email Summer at growersupport@flagstafffoodlink.com
See you there!
2nd Annual Native American Farmers Market
Join us for the 2nd Annual Native American Farmers Market
NAU Earth Jam
NAZCCA will have a table set up at two different Earth day events! Join in to play the game “in Jeopardy” and test your knowledge, take a photo with our friend the Polar Bear, and celebrate the earth!
Flagstaff Community Seed Swap
Bring seeds, swap seeds, and meet other growers in our community! This event is free and will have family activities. Please bring envelopes and marker to label your seeds. Packaging seeds that you want to share ahead of time is helpful!
2020 Arizona Food & Farm Forum
“Join us in 2020 as we celebrate heritage and plan for our future!
The AZ Food & Farm Forum is a 2-day conference for producers, food entrepreneurs, and local food advocates, programmed to change the way our desert state feeds itself. The event features networking sessions, a farm tour of area farms, instructional workshops, & the opportunity to grow your local food community.
Schedule, speakers, and additional information available at GoodFoodFinder.com/forum
Ticket Pricing
• Early Bird (through March 15): 2-Days $69, 1-Day: $49
• Full Price (beginning March 16): 2-Days $99, 1-Day: $59
• Young Farmers: 2-Days $40, 1-Day: $20
LFA Members receive 10% off all ticket types with code LOCALFIRST
Details on scholarships for Tribal Members will be available soon.
We know that everyone in the industry works hard and that sometimes it's a struggle to put good food on our own tables. If you need scholarship assistance to join us, email us at kate@localfirstaz.com; we'd love to talk and make your attendance possible.”
Earth Day Cyber Celebration
“While COVID-19 is shutting down many Earth Day events, you can still participate in a celebration on April 22nd. The Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance (NAZCCA) is hosting a Cyber Celebration for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and we hope to “see” you there…
Jump on board to celebrate our Earth, hear from your local politicians, and learn how you can fight climate change at the Earth Day Cyber Celebration. We understand the sacrifices you and all citizens are making during this critical time with the coronavirus pandemic impacting all of our lives. So come and celebrate with us at 5:00 pm on April 22nd . You will find links to participate by going to the Events calendar on www.NAZCCA.org. You’ll have the option to join in via Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Earth Day Live, or ZOOM. Please join in with your family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate this 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. For more information contact NAZCCA’s community organizer for Coconino County, Jenna Ortega at Jenna.NAZCCA@gmail.com.”
Flagstaff Community Seed Swap
Join Flagstaff Foodlink, Coconino County Cooperative Extension, Flagstaff Sustainability Program, and the Grow Flagstaff Seed Library at the Coconino County Cooperative Extension office for a community seed swap.
Seeds are a great way to share our local food heritage.
How to participate:
- Bring seeds if you have them (veggies, herbs, flowers, Arizona natives)
- Provide information on seed variety, year collected, location grown, tips from your personal experience.
- Bring envelopes in which to package seeds to take home and a pen to label your seeds.
New to gardening? No seeds to exchange? No problem. Everyone will leave with new seeds in their pocket.
After swapping seeds at the seed exchange, you can visit and signup for the Grow Flagstaff Seed Library located at the extension office.