Category Archives: Ask a Farmer

Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Articles for Arizona Gardeners

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     Arizona is an ideal place to garden, with it’s warm weather and lack of winter snow in the valley. Whether you are an experienced gardener or are just starting out, these tips … Continue reading →

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     I never know what to do with cauliflower! Usually I only eat it when it’s mixed with other vegetables, simply because it’s very plain and lacks flavor. Well, the solution to that … Continue reading →

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How to Support Arizona Farmers

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     Arizona farms are local, family owned businesses that provide the freshest produce, baked goods, and other great items for your family’s meals every day. Like most businesses, these places have been affected … Continue reading →

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Sesame Chard Salad

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Photo: Pixabay   What is chard? “The colorful, leafy green known as Swiss chard is actually a beet that was developed specifically for its edible stems and leaves, which are often used in … Continue reading →

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Our Longtime Love of Local

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Much talk about “local” has spurred a multitude of conversations, especially during the pandemic of 2020. But, did you know, 100 years ago nearly every farmer and rancher in Arizona, and America … Continue reading →

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