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Month: February 2013
3 Tips to Help Start Your Day the Healthy Way
Follow these tips to start your day the healthy way. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If there is one thing that almost every nutritional expert seems to…
Once Upon a Time There was a Magical Meal
Porridge oats (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is something magical about fairytales that goes beyond the fairies and magic. They speak to the child within us,…
Margarita Madness
Margarita cocktail (Photo credit: Wikipedia) On Friday, February 22nd, people all over the country will be raising a glass in celebration of one of our…
Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Why Clean a Marble?
Advice from the Old Farmer’s Almanac: “To clean a marble, use a solution of 3 tablespoons baking soda and one quart water.” The question I…
Spring “Farmer in the House” Dining Schedule Set
This year’s spring “Farmer in the House” dining schedule is set. We’ve added a few new destinations this year, but have of course, maintained our…
Resilience of American Agriculture: Innovation, Diversity, & Growing Markets
The drought of 2012 is the most serious to impact U.S. agriculture since 1988. The illustrations help show the resiliency of the US agriculture…
Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Importance of Agriculture
“It will not be doubted that with reference either to individual or national welfare, AGRICULTURE is of primary importance.” -President George Washington
What Factors Impact Food Prices? Part 2
Many different factors affect the prices of food. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) In today’s world of 24 hours news and possible calamities around every corner, consumers…
The Incredible, Edible Egg
If you are a child of the 1970’s, the title of this post likely conjures up a childhood memory or two. The catchy jingle used…
Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Freeman Family
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What Factors Impact Food Prices? – Part 1
There has been a lot of talk on the news lately about how this news story or that news story will definitely result in the…
Ask a Farmer: Am I Getting the Freshest Produce?
Ask a Farmer: Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #2 From Arizona Mom, Katie: How do I know I’m getting the freshest produce? …
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