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Month: July 2014

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07.31.2014

USDA Reports The Faces of Agriculture

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07.30.2014

USDA Reports Geography of U.S. Agriculture

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07.28.2014

USDA Reports U.S. Agriculture Practices

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Here’s Why You Need to Eat More Garlic
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07.25.2014

Here’s Why You Need to Eat More Garlic

People have been using garlic to add flavor and aroma to their food for thousands of years and some cultures have used it for medicinal…

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It’s National Cheesecake Day!
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07.23.2014

It’s National Cheesecake Day!

National Cheesecake Day, which is unofficially celebrated on July 30, is your chance to celebrate this deliciously dreamy dessert featuring soft creamy cheese.  Join other…

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07.21.2014

USDA Reports U.S. Agriculture Production Numbers

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40 Reasons to Be Mad for Mangoes
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07.18.2014

40 Reasons to Be Mad for Mangoes

Mangoes, which are native to South/Southeast Asia, come in many colors including yellow, orange, red, green, and some have skins that feature several of those…

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Let Us Help You Find a Farmers Market
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07.16.2014

Let Us Help You Find a Farmers Market

Arizona’s year round growing season means we have awesome access to farmers’ markets all over the state.  Here at Fill Your Plate, we think it’s…

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5 Tips for Summer Food Safety
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07.14.2014

5 Tips for Summer Food Safety

Summer is here and one of the top concerns has to be keeping families safe from food borne illness.   Summer means backyard barbecues, block parties,…

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Are You One of the New Faces of Farming and Ranching?
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07.11.2014

Are You One of the New Faces of Farming and Ranching?

The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance is on a nationwide search for the new “Faces of Farming & Ranching.”  These stand-out farmers and ranchers will put a real…

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July is the Month for Red, White, and….Blueberries
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07.09.2014

July is the Month for Red, White, and….Blueberries

If you are looking for a great summer treat that isn’t too sweet, blueberries might be the best snack around.  These little round purple-blue berries…

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31 Ways to Fill Your Plate with Arizona Eats
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07.07.2014

31 Ways to Fill Your Plate with Arizona Eats

The only July holiday most people celebrate is the 4th of July but you can turn the entire month into a celebration of locally raised…

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50 Fabulous Ways to Use Eggplant
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07.04.2014

50 Fabulous Ways to Use Eggplant

One of the great things about having such amazing access to fresh, locally grown produce is being able to find something new to try from…

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