Monthly Archives: October 2014
Don’t Miss the Willcox Fall Wine Festival, October 18/19
The Willcox Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture announces the 5th annual Willcox Fall Wine Festival on October 18th and 19th, 2014. Rated by Fodor’s Travel as one of the top 10 wine festivals in North America, the festival is a … Continue reading
Arizona’s Market Basket Prices Down Compared to National
At a time when overall food prices across the nation have been steadily increasing, Arizona Farm Bureau has some relatively good news. Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are down in the third quarter of 2014, according to the … Continue reading
15 Fun Ways to Celebrate National 4-H Week
Many people think that 4-H is something that kids who want to be farmers participate in, but the 4-H movement has expanded well beyond the rural farming communities of yesterday. Today, it is the largest youth development organization in the … Continue reading
What’s in Season in Arizona in October 2014
October means fall festivals, Halloween happenings, and pumpkin flavored everything! It means you will find leafy greens like spinach and arugula next to the root veggies at the farmer’s market. It also signifies a change in season and when the … Continue reading
Training Your Brain to Crave What’s Good for You
Cookies make your brain sparkle, at least during an MRI. These sparkles are the visual representation of the release of dopamine in the brain that occurs when we experience something pleasing, like eating a cookie. This is the brain’s reward … Continue reading