Monthly Archives: August 2015

The Edible Desert

The Sonoran Desert may appear to be barren to the unacquainted eye, but surprisingly it has around 540 edible plants. Native Arizonan cultures have been harvesting these plants for food and nourishment for hundreds of years. It truly is an … Continue reading

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Healthy Back to School Lunches

It’s August and most Arizona children are heading back to school. This means that now is the time to start looking for creative new ways to help them get the nutrients they need in lunches they will love to eat. … Continue reading

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Play Farm to Cart Your Next Family Game Night

Tired of Trouble? Stumped by Scrabble (um where is the dictionary?) Still mad about the last round of Monopoly? The American Farm Bureau for Agriculture may have found the solution! Try out Farm to Cart! An easy to play, fun … Continue reading

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Skin Cancer Prevention

If you live in Arizona you probably spend much of your time outdoors. With nearly 300 days of sunshine annually in this amazing state how could you not? There are several activities that Arizona residents participate in year-round that have … Continue reading

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Travel Guide to Arizona’s Farms and Ranches

Check out the Arizona Farm Bureau’s new travel guide in this article here. This travel guide was created to cater to the growing number of people who are interested in seeing Arizona’s great farms and ranches. The article announcing the travel … Continue reading

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