Monthly Archives: July 2014

USDA Reports U.S. Agriculture Production Numbers

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

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40 Reasons to Be Mad for Mangoes

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

Mangoes, which are native to South/Southeast Asia, come in many colors including yellow, orange, red, green, and some have skins that feature several of those colors.  Inside the fruit, there is a large oblong pit that contains the seed which … Continue reading →

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Let Us Help You Find a Farmers Market

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

Arizona’s year round growing season means we have awesome access to farmers’ markets all over the state.  Here at Fill Your Plate, we think it’s important to spread the word about how all Arizonians can access fresh from the farm … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Summer Food Safety

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

Summer is here and one of the top concerns has to be keeping families safe from food borne illness.   Summer means backyard barbecues, block parties, hiking trips, picnics, and all kinds of fun time spent outside.  But all that fun … Continue reading →

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Are You One of the New Faces of Farming and Ranching?

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance is on a nationwide search for the new “Faces of Farming & Ranching.”  These stand-out farmers and ranchers will put a real face on American agriculture and help educate the general population about the importance of American … Continue reading →

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