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Month: July 2010
More Ways to Eat Healthy and Stay on a Budget
Some people think that eating healthy and staying on a budget may not seem to go hand in hand, but with planning and forethought, it…
New Recipes Feature Arizona Meat and Produce
Farmers and ranchers love good food and Arizona farmers and ranchers are no exception, that’s why we’ve compiled some of the best recipes from Arizona…
Food borne bacteria danger lurks in reusable grocery bags
Reusable grocery bags, which are good for the environment, are also a potential breeding ground for food-borne bacteria that can pose serious health risks to…
Interesting Facts about the Hot Dog!!
July is time to celebrate the American favorite; the hot dog!! While hot dogs are available and yummy to eat year-round, it was in 1957…
Farmers Encouraged to Participate in ‘Life in a Day’ on July 24th, 2010
On Saturday, July 24th, 2010, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to capture video of life on the farm and post it as part of Google’s…
Arizona Farmer-Chef Connection 3: Make market connections between local buyers and growers!
Make market connections between local buyers and growers! This gathering is designed to foster collaboration and wholesale direct market opportunities for local farmers, ranchers, chefs…
Continued Litigation on Public Lands Could Mean an End to Grazing
Your Tax Dollars Fund Environmental Groups’ Suits By Ty Kelly & Anita Waite, Mohave County Farm Bureau and Bonnie Jones & Philip Bashaw, Arizona Farm…
Arizona Farm Bureau Money Saving Tips to Stretch your Food Dollars
Arizona Farm Bureau Money Saving Tips to Stretch your Food Dollar Make a list and stick to it. Check the newspaper for sale items then…
Arizona Food Prices Inch Up, but Groceries Still a Bargain
For the second time this year, Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket increased in the second quarter of 2010, according to the latest Arizona…
Opportunities Abound for Farmers to Sell Products to the Direct Market
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Yuma farmer Tim Dunn of Tim Dunn Farms already grew a number of crops. These included seed and specialty…
Why Your Favorite Meats Could Soon Disappear!
If you are like 96% of the American population, you enjoy eating meat. Whether it’s steak, hamburger, pork, fish, or chicken, we consume on average,…
Bashas’ Grocery Supports Our Communities
Arizona’s hometown grocery store Bashas’, supports Arizona farms and businesses. They are hosting outdoor festivals at their stores throughout the year. If you would be…
Getting the Most Bang for Your Food Buck
One of the highlights of all of the work that Arizona Farm Bureau does in the agriculture industry is the quarterly market basket report, which…
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The Power of Protein and Fiber: How Your Diet Could Improve Your Sleep
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications A good night’s sleep is often elusive in our fast-paced world, but new research…
How I’m Using Portion Control, Calorie Counting, and a Deficit to Hit My Fitness Goals
By Joel Carr, Arizona Farm Bureau Strategic Communications Manager For the past few months, I’ve been on a mission not just to lose weight but…
