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Month: March 2011
Top 10 Arizona Grown Foods that Are Natural Energy Boosters
Looking for a way to increase your energy? Look no further than our local farms. Here is a breakdown of the top 10 energy boosting…
The Price of Plastic: Should States Ban or Tax Plastic Bags?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] A recent opinion poll conducted by the Opinion Research Corporation (ORC) indicates that American consumers do not support…
Growing Your Story: 2011 Women in Ag Leadership Conference
June 3rd Leadership Conference Promises to Advance the Cause of Agriculture By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau Arizona agriculturalists have a great story to…
Spring Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing from Jan D’Atri
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyQHPMVWzoI&feature=player_embedded Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Arizona Republic. With the author’s permission we publish the story here. By Jan D’Atri, media celebrity…
March 31 is Thank a Farmer Thursday
AgFACTS, Inc. will sponsor “Thank a Farmer Thursday” on March 31 on a number of college campuses across the country. The event is designed to…
AZ Wine Growers to Host Arizona Wine Festival at Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts
[caption id="attachment_2073" align="alignleft" width="270" caption="Festival goers can sip, sample and savor local Arizona wine."][/caption] The Arizona Wine Growers Association will host the Arizona Wine…
How to Make the Most of the “Stretch Your Food Dollar” Menus: Rising Food Prices #3
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="185" caption="Image by Truthout.org via Flickr"][/caption] Third in a series. The first is here. The second is here. By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona…
You Wouldn’t Wear the Same Underwear Every Day, Would You? Reusable Shopping Bags: Sustainable, yes….but Safe?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Over the past decade, replacing paper or plastic with reusable grocery bags has become an integral part of…
If They Have to Use Undercover Videos, They’re Yanking Our Chain
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Come on. If the group has to use undercover videos, you know they’re yanking your chain. The animal advocacy…
Agriculture’s Role in American – National Agriculture Day
[caption id="attachment_1831" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Cornfield sunset in Arizona Image Credit: WKenney"][/caption] On March 15th, 2011, communities across the country will come together to participate in…
During Roosevelt Dam’s Centennial, Let’s Promote Water Stewardship for All!
Editor’s Note: This guest editorial first appeared in the March 2011 issue of Arizona Agriculture, Arizona Farm Bureau’s monthly publication to farmers and ranchers. By Mark…
How to Compost
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Whether you are at the local farmer’s market or in the produce section of the grocery store, if…
Speakers Announced for the Women in Ag Leadership Conference
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="180" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau Mark your calendar for the 2011 Women in Ag Conference…
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