Category Archives: Ag Facts

Intermittent Fasting, is it Good or Bad?

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Vanessa Evans, A Recent ASU Nutrition Student By now you’ve probably heard about intermittent fasting as its popularity has recently surged, but what exactly does it mean? There are three main types of intermittent fasting, each allotted a different … Continue reading →

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Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit AZFB Communications Intern Since 1970 we have been celebrating Earth Day. This unique day comes every year on April 22. Earth Day is celebrated in more than 193 countries. This is a day for all to focus … Continue reading →

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Dairy, is it only for strong bones?

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Kevann Jordan a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Cows provide a great source of revenue for Arizona. According to Netstate.com “Arizona’s top five agricultural products are cattle and calves, lettuce, dairy products, cotton, and hay.” (http://www.netstate.com/economy/az_economy.htm) But what is so … Continue reading →

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A History of Food Additives

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Angela Bates A Recent ASU Nutrition Student Many times in history, feeding masses with little to no money was an issue. Other times, food was abundant, but manufacturers wanted it to look better, taste better, or last longer. English … Continue reading →

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Grapes Make August Great

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern August brings us “in season” grapes, and in season grapes bring us many great things! In honor of the amazing fruit being “in season” this month take a look at all these amazing … Continue reading →

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