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Month: July 2012
As American as……Blueberry Pie?
July is National Blueberry Month which means it is time to celebrate this little blue ball that is both full of flavor and very good…
Say Cheese! It’s National Cheesecake Day!
On July 30th, cheesecake lovers around the country will celebrate National Cheesecake Day by voting for their favorite flavors, entering their own in contests for…
Food Prices Increase Slightly in the Second Quarter of 2012
This quarter’s Stretch Your Dollar menu and recipes are available on fillyourplate.org Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket slightly increased in the second quarter…
July 2012 Foodiecast: The Voice of Agriculture
Welcome to this month’s Foodiecast. Foodiecast scans the nation’s food scene to talk with leading producers, chefs, marketers, industry representatives and consumers to bring you the…
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for National Ice Cream Month!
Whether you love chocolate, vanilla, or some fancy flavor full of cookies or candy, there is nothing quite as refreshing during the hot summer days…
Hot Dogs! Get Your Hot Dogs!
Hot Dogs! No matter how you like yours, odds are you will find yourself eating at least a few in the coming weeks. This staple…
Lavender Thrives on Local Farm
It might seem strange to realize that agriculture includes growing flowers, but our lavender farm is definitely a farm and we have a growing business…
Filling Your Plate with Healthy Foods May Actually Save You Money
Last summer, the USDA launched My Plate, a new set of nutritional guidelines aimed at reversing the upward trend in obesity amongst American children, teens,…
The Recent Beef? We’re Eating More Ground Beef and Less Steak
What is your favorite cut of beef? Are you a steak person, or do you prefer ground beef in a dish such as spaghetti or…
What’s in Season in July
It’s July which means hot days, warm nights, and delicious, home grown fruits and vegetables. Check your local grocery store’s produce section for locally grown…
Public-Private Partnership Will Improve Cocoa Production
USDA has announced that it will expand its partnership with the World Cocoa Foundation to improve cocoa production in developing countries worldwide, stimulating economic growth…
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