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Month: August 2014
50 Ways to Celebrate Celery
Most people know that celery is a good healthy snack because it is very low in calories and can help satisfy cravings for things that…
$9 Million Gift to Support the University of Arizona’s Veterinary Medical and Surgical Program
A foundational gift of $9 million from the Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation will support the state’s first public veterinary medical and surgical program to…
Tips for Decorating Your Dorm Room
There is no question that college is more expensive than ever and that goes for tuition, room, board, books…..and decorating dorm rooms. For the parents…
Gastronomic Game Changer: Arizona Restaurant Week Returns Sept. 19-28
Diners Encouraged to Experience all Arizona Has to Offer During 10 Nights of Exceptional Local Eats Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW) will return this fall with…
Back to School on a Budget
While many parents look forward to the start of the school year because it means getting back to a manageable routine, few get excited about…
The Importance of Soil
The U.S. Geological Survey recently released new maps that show what is in our soil. This information is beneficial to both agriculture and public health…
Apples, Apples, Everywhere….Arizona Apples
Apple season is just around the corner and this year looks to be one for the history books. Experts are predicting the third largest apple…
Support Your Local Farmers’ Market
National Farmers’ Market Week was held in recognition of the increasingly important role farmers’ markets play in our local and national food supply. The number of…
Can Prunes Help Whittle Your Waistline?
If most of us think of prunes at all, we think of them as something senior citizens eat because of their high fiber content. But…
Mortimer Family Farms Sweet Corn Festival
Locally owned Mortimer Family Farms invites the public to attend their Sweet Corn Festival on August 16 -17 & 23 -24 in Dewey, Arizona. This …
How to Keep Kids Healthy This Summer
Summer is half over and children everywhere are settled in to their summer vacation routine, but some parents are worried that these routines aren’t as…
30 Ways to Use Oranges
August is all about Arizona Oranges and we thought it would be fun to get to know these delicious orange orbs a little better. Here…
What’s in Season in August 2014
Summer has flown by and the back to school sales and monsoon rainstorms mean that August has arrived. Summer may be winding down but that…
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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…
