Category Archives: Animals

The Awe of Animals

By Kennadee Riggs, AZFB Communications Intern An apple a day keeps the doctor away! At least that is how the old saying goes. Not as commonly known but just as true, is the statement that pets are good for the … Continue reading

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Self-Care Ideas Everyone Should Try

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     Each day usually has some amount of stress in it for every one of us. That is why self-care is so important; if we don’t stop, relax, and take care of our … Continue reading

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How to Support Arizona Ranchers

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     Arizona ranchers were also affected by the pandemic. Similar to farmers who do farmers markets, ranchers also sell their meat directly to customers, fresh and unprocessed by grocery store suppliers. Here are … Continue reading

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Fun Facts about the Main Dish on Thanksgiving 

By Julie Murphree AZFB Outreach Director  You hear it all the time from friends and family: Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it’s all about the food and less about the gift-giving. It’s also the holiday to be thankful for … Continue reading

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History of Pork

By Angela Bates a recent ASU Nutrition Student Pork is the most consumed meat in the world. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States, over 36 percent of the world’s meat intake is from pork, while … Continue reading

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