Arizona’s economy once rested on the foundation of the five C’s – copper, cotton, cattle, citrus and climate. Then came the sixth C – construction and other industries that bolstered employment such as semiconductors and aerospace. More recently, economic developers have been seeking to diversify Arizona’s economy by promoting new economy stalwarts such as bioscience and information technology.And most recently, another sector has emerged to generate excitement – sustainability.

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For one, the new store taps more local suppliers like Tonopah Rob, who produces locally grown lettuces, baby cabbages, beets, turnips and watermelon radishes, said Chris Petroulakis, Whole Foods regional produce coordinator.And Petroulakis found French Kiss melons from a Yuma farm family, the only ones with the seeds for the extra juicy variety, he said.

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Head downtown this Saturday for some locally grown food and other local products. 

The Market is Three! Come celebrate with elected officials like Congressman Ed Pastor, Phoenix City Councilmen Tom Simplot and Claude Mattox… There’ll be an open house and tours of the soon-to-be Market Store and more.

Saturday
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where:
721 N. Central
SE Corner of Central Ave. & McKinley St.
(2 blks S of Roosevelt) map

http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/