Monthly Archives: September 2015

Fantastic Fennel

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a highly versatile plant. Its seeds are commonly used as a seasoning, but every bit of the plant can be used including the leaves, stalk and root. Fennel, in all of its forms, is often an … Continue reading

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Sign Up for the Farmer 5k

The Arizona Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers invites you to walk, jog, or run to raise money for the United Food Bank on December 5, 2015. You don’t have to be a member of the Farm Bureau to get … Continue reading

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Arizona’s Fall Pumpkin, Corn Maze and Halloween Festivals 2015

With temperatures beginning to slowly drop, we can almost say the feeling of fall is in the air! Don’t miss out on all of the seasonal fun this year in the weeks leading up to Halloween! Many local farmers around … Continue reading

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Do You Know Chia?

Less than a decade ago when you heard the word “chia,” you probably didn’t think about it as a food. It probably made you think one thing: Chia Pet. In more recent years we are learning that chia seeds contain … Continue reading

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18 Honey Facts for National Honey Month

It’s September, and that means it is National Honey Month! Honey Month was initiated by The National Honey Board in 1989. September was chosen because it is the month that marks the end of the honey collection season for many … Continue reading

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