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Month: January 2012
2012 Food Trends to Fill Your Plate
Kimchi in Korean cuisine (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Wondering what food trends 2012 has in store to tantalize or torment your taste buds? If you ask…
Take the Cake!! Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day
On January 27th, people around the country will celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day. Join in the fun and take advantage of the one day this…
Fall in Love All Over Again this February…with Beef
February is the month of love and romance and given Americans’ love for beef, it is the perfect time to celebrate I Heart Beef month. …
Fun on the Farm: Global Belly Laugh Day
Have you heard any of these one liners from the farm? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) This January 24th, people all over the world will be throwing…
Women in Blue Jeans Day, January 19th
If your only exposure to American culture was television or the movies, you would likely have a skewed view of American women. It would be…
What Kind of Pie is Your Favorite?
There is no question that when it comes to dessert, Americans choose pie. Here at Fill Your Plate, one of our favorites is the Farmer’s…
What’s In Season for January?
Here in Arizona, we have the luxury of being able to grow fruits and vegetables all year round. Where many states won’t see fresh vegetables…
National Popcorn Day Pops on the Calendar
Whether you pop it in your microwave, buy it at the movie theatre, or use it to decorate your Christmas tree, America loves popcorn. To…
Arizona Farm Bureau Recognized for Excellence
During the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 93rd Annual Meeting, Arizona Farm Bureau was recognized for excellence in membership achievement and for implementing outstanding programs serving Farm…
Arizona Food Prices Up 1% from Last Quarter, Contrary to the National Path
Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are up slightly in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Market…
Let Soup Warm You this Winter
Cream mushroom soup (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Soup has been around about as long as people have used pots to cook their food. As anyone who…
Look Who’s Talking Now: Farmers
By Julie Murphree Someone has convinced farmers and ranchers to start talking. That’s kind of a crazy proposition, especially since sometimes they really don’t care…
5 Simple New Year Resolutions for a Healthier Diet
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau You’ve resolved to exercise more in the New Year. What have you planned to do about the way you…
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