Category Archives: Arizona

Summer Staples: Farm Fresh Melons, Corn, and More are Finally Here!

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Fill Your Plate

Photo: Mortimer Farms   By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   At least one good thing comes from the extreme Arizona summer heat: summer produce! Watermelons, cantaloupe, honeydew, sweet corn, and so much more have been flourishing on our Arizona … Continue reading →

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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Fill Your Plate

Photo: Six Sister’s Stuff   By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   My family loves doing cookouts in the summer. We usually focus on grilling the main dish and adding a few easy sides like watermelon and corn on the … Continue reading →

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Fun Activities For When It’s Raining

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   We don’t get rain in Arizona very often, but when it rains, it pours! On a rainy day, the question is always, “What can I do today?”. Lucky for you, we have a … Continue reading →

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Mini Medjools Charcuterie Board

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Recipe By Natural Delights   Mix up your usual charcuterie board with a dessert board! Pile on the chocolate, berries, mini Medjools and caramel. This is the perfect dish to bring to a party … Continue reading →

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Horses and History: The Connection Between Rodeo and Ranching

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Fill Your Plate

By Kennadee Riggs, AZFB Communications Intern The chute swings open… his heart is pounding as beads of sweat roll down his forehead under the caged helmet he wears for protection. He holds on with just four fingers for eight seconds … Continue reading →

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