Monthly Archives: March 2011

Top 10 Arizona Grown Foods that Are Natural Energy Boosters

Looking for a way to increase your energy? Look no further than our local farms. Here is a breakdown of the top 10 energy boosting foods grown right here in Arizona.

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The Price of Plastic: Should States Ban or Tax Plastic Bags?

A recent opinion poll conducted by the Opinion Research Corporation (ORC) indicates that American consumers do not support legislation being discussed in many states that would either ban or tax the continued use of plastic and paper bags at retail stores.

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Growing Your Story: 2011 Women in Ag Leadership Conference

June 3rd Leadership Conference Promises to Advance the Cause of Agriculture

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Spring Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing from Jan D’Atri

Spring has sprung and in Arizona that means gorgeous days, busy gardeners and wonderful greens from the earth. An amazing spring salad with a sweet and tangy Poppy seed dressing seemed like the perfect way to kick off the season.

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March 31 is Thank a Farmer Thursday

AgFACTS, Inc. will sponsor “Thank a Farmer Thursday” on March 31 on a number of college campuses across the country. The event is designed to celebrate what farmers and ranchers do to feed the world and educate college students about where their food and clothing comes from.

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