Monthly Archives: November 2012

Winter Farmer’s Market Wrap-Up

Here are some of the Farmer’s Markets that continue to operate throughout the winter. Some Arizona Farm Bureau members offer their products at these winter venues.

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Tucson Village Farm Shows School Children How Vegetables Grow

This past weekend, the University of Arizona’s Tucson Village Farm presented their Harvest Festival.  Located on University of Arizona’s Campbell Farm, this successful program shows school children (and their parents) how vegetables grow.  They make learning about healthy eating fun, while … Continue reading

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7 Savory Ways to Use Sweet Potatoes

Most families only see sweet potatoes show up on their family dinner table a couple times a year- at Thanksgiving and Christmas. We think this is a shame since there are so many delicious ways to use sweet potatoes all year round.

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2012 Holiday Events Around The Valley

There are plenty of great holiday festivals going on throughout the valley for the 2012 holiday season. Here are some highlights of unique and fun events to experience this holiday season.

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4 Creative Uses for Thanksgiving Leftovers

The best way to make sure all that food goes to good use and doesn’t end up in the compost pile or the trash is to plan ahead. Here are some creative ways to turn those turkey day leftovers into tasty treats.

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