Monthly Archives: September 2016

To Coffee Or Not To Coffee: Why you Should Postpone your cup of Joe in the Mornings

By Jacob Gerdes, a recent Arizona State Nutrition Communications Student Each morning I used to wake up in a fog, stumbling around my room like a zombie, wishing to return to the security and warmth of my bed. But let’s … Continue reading

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Ag in the Classroom is back in the Classroom

By Katie Aikins, Arizona Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Education Arizona Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom is back in the classroom! Here are some upcoming and new programs for the 2016-2017 school year.   Fall Ag Literacy AITC offered … Continue reading

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Fall Festivals Your Family Needs to Visit

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Fall Pumpkin and Corn Maze Festivals

By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau Marketing Manager Have you guessed yet what Schnepf Farms’ corn maze art is this year? We’re not telling because we want you to discover it for yourself at their Pumpkin and Chili Party … Continue reading

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Ode to the Pumpkin

Pumpkin is in the squash family and can easily be baked to prepare the pulp for use in pumpkin recipes.  Choose a sweet pie pumpkin or other cooking pumpkin for best results.  That jack-o-lantern pumpkin, if still fresh, can also … Continue reading

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