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Ask a Farmer: Should We Get Away From Industrial Farming and Back to the Family Farm?

Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #9 ” Shouldn’t we get away from industrial farming and back to the family farm? “   My initial reaction to this very valid question was, “When did we ever … Continue reading

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Retail Farmer Mark Freeman Talks about Arizona Agriculture

Mark Freeman comes from a long-time, Arizona farm family and recently retired from the Mesa Fire Dept. where, among many accomplishments, he was their public information officer.

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Take a Tour of Hickman’s Family Farms… From Home!

Coming soon, to a computer screen near you, you’ll be able to watch a virtual tour of Hickman’s Family Farms from the Comfort of your own home… or classroom! This year, American Egg Board (AEB) is partnering with Discovery Education … Continue reading

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Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn

The Indiana State Museum is opening Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn this week. If you can’t make it to Indiana, here are some great local fall pumpkin and corn festivals to visit!

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Celebrate 70 Years of Farming and Fun with Schnepf Farms

Considered one of Arizona’s oldest operating family farms, Schnepf Farms continues to hit milestones as it celebrates its 70th anniversary this year.

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