Monthly Archives: October 2012

Connecting All Farm Types to Direct Marketing

By Julie Murphree  Not long ago, Bob McClendon, an organic produce grower in Arizona, had a clear and concise answer when asked how Arizona Farm Bureau could help small and local farmers and ranchers succeed. His reply: Help direct-market farmers … Continue reading

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Pasta Primer

When it comes to comfort food, there are few things more comforting on a cold night that a warm plate of perfectly cooked pasta.  From linguine to orzo, spaghetti to spaetzle, pasta is one of the foods that you can … Continue reading

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Prevent Kitchen Fires: 5 Simple Tips

According to the National Fire Protection Association, every year, there are more than 300,000 house fires in the U.S., which means a house fire occurs about every minute and a half.  House fires kill thousands of people each year, do … Continue reading

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Celebrate Halloween with Arizona-Grown Pumpkins & Trick or Treating Party at Bashas’

Go local with your Halloween celebrating this month by purchasing Arizona-grown pumpkins from Bashas’. Choose from: Large pumpkins ($5.99 each) Cinderella pumpkins ($5.99 each) – pictured in second attachment – see additional information * below. Small pumpkins ($2.99 each) Pie … Continue reading

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Agritourism Website Focuses on Safety

With the growing popularity of taking the family to visit corn mazes, pumpkin patches and other agricultural attractions, it’s increasingly important for agritourism farmers to keep visitors safe. A new, interactive Web guide to help farmers improve safety is available … Continue reading

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