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Arizona Food Prices are Up 6 percent in the Third Quarter of 2015
Public domain photograph of various meats. (Beef, pork, chicken.) Source: http://visualsonline.cancer.gov/details.cfm?imageid=2402 (via http://geekphilosopher.com/bkg/foodMeat.htm) Public domain declaration: http://visualsonline.cancer.gov/about.cfm (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Arizona retail food prices at…

Attend These Festivals to Show Support for AZ Wine Makers
Arizona’s wine industry is growing, and if you haven’t tried it yet you are missing out! We have a list of upcoming festivals that will…

Desert to Dish at Omni Scottsdale Resort
Omni Scottsdale Resort invites you to enjoy a weekend crafted specifically for the “foodie” in you this October 22 – 24, 2015. In partnership with…

Protecting Pollinators
Without pollinators, there wouldn’t be much to look at or eat. Pollinators are responsible for aiding the growth of over 80% of the world’s 1,400…

The Phenomenal Potato
September is National Potato Month! Over the last decade in the US, with the emergence of the “superfood” craze, the humble tuber has taken a…

Fantastic Fennel
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a highly versatile plant. Its seeds are commonly used as a seasoning, but every bit of the plant can be used…

Sign Up for the Farmer 5k
The Arizona Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers invites you to walk, jog, or run to raise money for the United Food Bank on December…

Arizona’s Fall Pumpkin, Corn Maze and Halloween Festivals 2015
With temperatures beginning to slowly drop, we can almost say the feeling of fall is in the air! Don’t miss out on all of the…

Do You Know Chia?
Less than a decade ago when you heard the word “chia,” you probably didn’t think about it as a food. It probably made you think…

18 Honey Facts for National Honey Month
It’s September, and that means it is National Honey Month! Honey Month was initiated by The National Honey Board in 1989. September was chosen because…

All about Amaranth
Much like quinoa, amaranth was grown by the Aztecs and then nearly abolished during the Spanish conquest. Also like quinoa, this ancient grain is making…

It’s Apple Season in Arizona
September is just beginning and in Arizona that means apple season is in full swing. Did you know our Arizona apple growers produce close to…

Heritage Day Vendors Needed
Hand made craft vendors and traditional artisans are needed to participate in the Town of Gilbert’s Heritage Day Celebration on Oct. 10th from 4-7 pm…















