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BASA Events

Thursday, July 18 - Mesquite Harvesting Class, Sierra Vista

Join Baja Arizona Sustainable Agriculture at the Sierra Vista Farmers Market from 10am to 2pm on July 18 to learn how to harvest, process, and store mesquite pods in preparation for our Community Mesquite Millings this fall. Sample mesquite baked goods, purchase mesquite flour, and pick up free harvesting guides and recipes. Local experts will be on hand throughout the market to answer any questions you may have. Free!

Mesquite is a legume that was a traditional staple for indigenous peoples of the Sonoran Desert. The 6 to 8 inch long beans are high in protein, carbohydrates, fiber, and minerals. Mature pods can be dried and ground into a sweet, nutritious flour in a hammer mill. Although the flour is naturally sweet, it is also extremely effective in controlling blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Mesquite flour can be substituted for part of the other flour and part of the sweetening used in any baked good to make it healthier.

For further info, contact Meghan at 520-331-9821 or meghan.mix@bajaaz.org. 

Saturday, July 20 - Mesquite Harvesting Class, Bisbee

Join Baja Arizona Sustainable Agriculture at the Bisbee Farmers Market from 9am to 1pm on July 20 to learn how to harvest, process, and store mesquite pods in preparation for our Community Mesquite Millings this fall. Sample mesquite baked goods, purchase mesquite flour, and pick up free harvesting guides and recipes. Local experts will be on hand throughout the market to answer any questions you may have. Free! The Bisbee Farmers Market is located in Vista Park in the Warren district. For further info, contact Meghan at 520-331-9821 or meghan.mix@bajaaz.org. 

Sunday, July 21 - Mesquite Harvesting Class, Douglas

Join Baja Arizona Sustainable Agriculture at the Douglas Mercado from 10am to 2pm on July 21 to learn how to harvest, process, and store mesquite pods in preparation for our Community Mesquite Millings this fall. Sample mesquite baked goods, purchase mesquite flour, and pick up free harvesting guides and recipes. Local experts will be on hand throughout the market to answer any questions you may have. Free! The Douglas Mercado is located at Raul Castro Park on 10th Street. For further info, contact Meghan at 520-331-9821 or meghan.mix@bajaaz.org. 

Saturday, Aug 3, 10am to 2pm – Mesquite Harvesting Class, Sierra Vista

Join Baja Arizona Sustainable Agriculture at the Sierra Vista Farmers Market from 10am to 2pm on July 18 to learn how to harvest, process, and store mesquite pods in preparation for our Community Mesquite Millings this fall. Sample mesquite baked goods, purchase mesquite flour, and pick up free harvesting guides and recipes. Local experts will be on hand throughout the market to answer any questions you may have. Free! For further info, contact Meghan at 520-331-9821 or meghan.mix@bajaaz.org. 

Thursday, August 8 - Solar Cooking Demonstration, Sierra Vista

Learn the secrets of solar cooking with Baja Arizona Sustainable Agriculture, Thursday, August 8, 10am to 2pm at the Sierra Vista Farmers Market (at its new location in Veteran's Park). BASA will do a solar cooking demonstration, have Sun Ovens & solar accessories for sale, and offer information on sustainable agriculture and gardening. Questions? Contact Meghan at 520-331-9821 or meghan.mix@bajaaz.org.

Other Events

Saturday, June 22 - Bisbee Farmers Market Cooking Demo: Summer Salads

Join Suzi Pretty to learn to prepare delicious summer salads. Time: 9am to 1pm. Location: Bisbee Farmers Market, Vista Park, Warren District. For more info on the market, check out the Bisbee Farmers Market Facebook page!

July 13- Mesquite Cooking and Processing, Tucson

Bean Tree Farm hosts a mesquite cooking and processing workshop. Details TBD.

Saturday, July 20 - Baking with Mesquite Flour Demo, Bisbee

The Choices for Sustainable Living booth at the Bisbee Farmers Market will present a demo on baking with mesquite flour. Saturday, July 20 from 9am to 1pm. Vista Park, Warren District. For more info about the farmers market, visit www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org.

August 10- Prickly Pear Processing and Fermenting, Tucson

Bean Tree Farm hosts a prickly pear processing and fermenting workshop. Details TBD

Saturday, August 17 - Sensational Salsas Demo, Bisbee

The Choices for Sustainable Living booth at the Bisbee Farmers Market will present a Sensational Salsas demo. Saturday, August 17, 9am to 1pm. Vista Park, Warren District. For more info about the farmers market, visit www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org.

Saturday, September 21 - Cooking with Winter Squash, Bisbee

The Choices for Sustainable Living booth at the Bisbee Farmers Market will present a Cooking with Winter Squash demo. Saturday, September 21 from 9am to 1pm. Vista Park, Warren District. For more info about the farmers market, visit www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org.

Saturday, September 21- Harvesting Seasonal Berries and Beans, Tucson

Bean Tree Farm hosts a berry and bean harvesting class. Details TBD.

December 14- Desert Kim Chi and Other Fun Ferments, Tucson

Bean Tree Farm hosts a kimchi workshop. Details TBD.