Category Archives: Fruit

Citrus, Citrus and More Citrus

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Kat Brown, Recent ASU Nutrition Student   There is a reason one of the “Five C’s” is citrus. Arizona is one of four states that supply our nation with citrus. This is due to the sensitive nature of citrus … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Vitamins in the Early Stages of Life

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Jessica Bombace, Recent ASU Nutrition Student   There has been controversy about vitamins since as long as I can remember. As a child, I remember my mother having myself, along with my three siblings, take vitamins. I always just … 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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Sweet Treats and Good Times

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern, I used to be the type of person that went to the same restaurant and ordered the same thing every time. It’s because I became comfortable in what I knew. However, this past … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Facts

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Arizona Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom  It’s Summertime, the sun is out and the weather is great! The only thing that could make this summer-perfect is some refreshing watermelon. A watermelon is a fruit and a vegetable. The … Continue reading →

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