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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!! [caption id=”attachment_722″ align=”alignright” width=”270″ caption=”The current world record holder for the world's longest hot…
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
[caption id="attachment_704" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="For the second time this year, Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket increased in the second quarter of 2010"][/caption] For…
Opportunities Abound for Farmers to Sell Products to the Direct Market
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau [caption id=”attachment_688″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”After a bit more logistical work for his direct market opportunity, Tim Dunn plans to…
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
[caption id="attachment_670" align="alignright" width="288" caption="Generic brands proven to save all consumers money. "][/caption] One of the highlights of all of the work that Arizona Farm…
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How to Reduce Your Sugar Intake—and Why It Matters
Decades ago, in a time when eating healthy wasn’t the societal norm, my mother took a firm stand against sugar in our household. If we…
Spinach: The Superfood That Packs a Punch and is Grown Locally in Arizona!
When was the last time you pondered the wonderfulness of spinach—a leafy green so packed with goodness it might just deserve its own superhero cape?…
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