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Month: June 2013

Water Resources Development Act Infographic
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06.11.2013

Water Resources Development Act Infographic

Did you know 12,000 miles of inland waterways connect 41 states, moving more than 60% of grain exports from the field to your marketplace? The…

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How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier (Continued)
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06.11.2013

How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier (Continued)

Photo courtesy of Litchfield Elementary District By Ashley Schimke Farm to School & School Garden Program Specialist for Arizona Department of Education Arizona Farm Bureau…

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Bell Peppers
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06.10.2013

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Bell Peppers

Do you know the differences between types of bell peppers?  (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When most people talk about peppers, they are referring to the hot,…

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6 Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids Outdoors this Summer
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06.07.2013

6 Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids Outdoors this Summer

Geocaching can be a fun way for families to connect this summer.(Photo credit: Wikipedia) One of the biggest differences between today’s children and those of…

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The Science of a Great Steak
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06.06.2013

The Science of a Great Steak

As we head into prime grilling season, it’s time to explore how to make the perfect steak. But, this isn’t the obligatory graphic about which…

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What’s In Season in June?
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06.05.2013

What’s In Season in June?

Eat fresh, local green beans this June (Photo credit: Wikipedia) As we head into the summer months, we can expect to begin seeing the higher…

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Farmers’ Markets Create Win-Win-Win
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06.04.2013

Farmers’ Markets Create Win-Win-Win

American Farm Bureau Federation (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Robert Giblin, occasional contributor to American Farm Bureau’s “Focus on Agriculture,” suggests that Farmers’ Markets create “Win-Win-Win.” Well,…

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How to Eat Like a Locavore
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06.03.2013

How to Eat Like a Locavore

Here are some tips to get you started with your locavore adventure. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It seems like there are so many different styles of…

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