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Month: December 2011
H-4 Ranch Presents the 4th Annual Driving and Harnessing Clinic
Don’t miss out on being a part of great clinic at H-4 Ranch in Payson, Arizona on January 27th and 28th, 2012! Our skilled instructors, Bill…
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hot Chocolate
There is not much like drinking a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is nothing quite like a…
8 Tricks to Going Gluten-Free for the Holidays
What is your favorite family baking recipe? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Whether you are making pie for Christmas dinner, cake for your office party, or just…
Farmer’s Markets in Phoenix Area, Open in Winter
One of the best things about living in Arizona is the almost year-round availability of freshly grown produce and other farm products. Unlike much of the…
Fun Facts About Eggnog
A glass half full of eggnog sprinkled with nutmeg. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) HistoryWhat would the holiday season be without Eggnog? Chances are that you…
Holiday Happenings in Phoenix
Here come the holidays! To help you make the most of your holiday season and to encourage you to take time to make memorable moments,…
How to Host a Holiday Cookie Swap
If your family is like some of ours at the Arizona Farm Bureau, one of your favorite holiday memories would be the Saturday that all…
The Battle Over Vegetables: Four Creative Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More
One thing many parents struggle with at one point or another is getting their kids to eat their vegetables. According to the USDA’s MyPlate food…
Interesting Facts About Fruitcake
These days, fruitcake is often mentioned at the holidays but generally only in a disparaging tone. The heavy, alcohol soaked, fruit and nut filled…
Tamales: How Do You Like Yours?
How do you like your tamales? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Popular in much of the Southwest, tamales have a special place in the holiday celebrations…
Food City’s Tamale Festival Features the Best Tamale Makers!
On Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11, Arizona’s finest tamale makers will celebrate traditional Mexican culture during Food City’s 11th annual Tamale Festival…
What Should I Bring to the Holiday Party?
Holiday How To: What Should I Bring to the Party? If there is one thing this time of year is never short on, it is…
Will the World Population Overwhelm the Earth’s Capacity to Grow Food? -The Conservation Conversation
In 1970, the world’s population was about 3.3 billion people. In 2010, the world population was around 6.6 billion people. At current growth rates, the…
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