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Month: June 2012
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Great Outdoors Month Offers Great Opportunities
Two of the best things about living in Arizona are the natural beauty all around us and the kind of climate that lets us enjoy…
THE NATIONAL SEARCH FOR THE ‘FACES OF FARMING AND RANCHING’ IS ON!
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Kicks Off Nationwide Search to Find Top Ambassadors of Agriculture When it comes to today’s agriculture, there are many examples of…
Happy Birthday USDA!
On May 15th, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) celebrated its 150th anniversary, kicking off a series of events to commemorate the creation of…
Top 6 Summer Picks for Local Arizona Foods
Summer is here and fresh, fabulous food is available all over Arizona. Whether you are relaxing by the pool, grabbing a bite on your lunch…
Announcing the opening of the new Back Street Farmers Market
The new Back Street Farmers Market opens June 23 & 24. Located just off route 169 in Prescott Valley/Dewey, one minute from the intersection of 69…
Are You Hungry for not Just Any Tomato?
By Monica of Crooked Sky Farms The best thing about heirloom tomatoes is the taste. The quality surpasses any tomato you will find in a store…
Get Down with Dairy this Month
Eat dairy in June in honor of National Dairy Month (Photo credit: whole foods) June is National Dairy Month and organizations including the International Dairy…
Cooking Out While Camping Out
As the summer season gets under way and the temperature continues to climb, families are looking for ways to have fun and beat the heat…
Healthy Foods: The Affordable Choice
By USDA Undersecretary Kevin Concannon Fresh fruits and vegetables? Key elements of a healthy diet, for sure. But many people of modest means, including those…
Make Everyday Eat Your Veggies Day
As a society, we are missing the mark when it comes to the nutritional guidelines recommended by the USDA. A study entitled State of the…
10 Tips for Saving Money on Food
For many American families food is one of the bigger items on their monthly budget. With prices steadily increasing, every family is looking for ways…
Grocery Store Lifeline: How to Choose From All The Food Options Today
By: Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau I really don’t like to shop. But I do like to eat so shopping for good food is…
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