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Month: February 2014
Sweet Showdown: Sugar vs. Honey
It seems like half the people we know are looking for easy ways to cut back on their overall sugar intake. For some people, the…
Better Know a Bean
Beans have been around at least as long as we have and are one of the plants that have been cultivated the longest. Beans have…
You’re Invited to the Adams Natural Meats Grand Opening!
Adams Natural Meats, formerly known as The Arizona Buffalo Company is having their Grand Opening on Friday, February 28th from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and…
Looking for Ways to Manage Your Land? There’s an App for That
To most of the people in Arizona, the agriculture industry may seem like one of the few areas where technology wouldn’t play as much of…
30 Ways to Use Avocados
Arizonans love avocados! Maybe this is why they feature so prominently in southwestern cuisine. Also called an alligator pear, the avocado belongs to the same…
Study Says Your Food Prices Could Go Up without Labor Reform
An approach to agricultural labor reform that focuses solely on immigration enforcement would raise food prices over five years by an additional 5 to 6…
Looking for Ways to Manage Your Livestock or Land? There’s an App for That
To most of the people in Arizona, the agriculture industry may seem like one of the few areas where technology wouldn’t play as much of…
How Climate Change is Affecting Our Farmers – The Lessons
Over the past few weeks, we have been talking about how climate change is expected to affect our farmers based on our current understanding…
6 Tips for Cutting Your Home Utility Bills
There is no question that every family’s budget would be better off if the utility bills were lower and that is as true here in…
How Climate Change is Affecting Our Farmers – The Models
In a previous post, we looked at what kinds of challenges climate change is creating for the future of farming. In this post, we will…
3 Creative Ways to Have a Very Special Valentine’s Day
If you are feeling uninspired or just don’t want to go the traditional flowers/chocolate/restaurant route this Valentine’s day, don’t worry; there are lots of fun…
9 Ways to Help Protect Your Heart Health
Despite the fact that breast cancer gets all the press, heart disease is actually the number 1 cause of death for American women, killing more each…
Arizona Farm Bureau Pleased the Farm Bill Passes
Arizona Farm Bureau salutes Congress’ passage of a new farm bill, which passed the Senate Tuesday on a 68-32 vote after earlier passing the House…
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The Power of Protein and Fiber: How Your Diet Could Improve Your Sleep
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications A good night’s sleep is often elusive in our fast-paced world, but new research…
How I’m Using Portion Control, Calorie Counting, and a Deficit to Hit My Fitness Goals
By Joel Carr, Arizona Farm Bureau Strategic Communications Manager For the past few months, I’ve been on a mission not just to lose weight but…
