Blog
Our Latest Posts

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…

Labor Day Events around Arizona
In the United States, Labor Day is a holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. This year that is September 7th. Labor Day is…

7 Ways Supermarkets Get You to Spend More Money
We have all been there. We go to the supermarket to buy our groceries, we have a list, we have a plan, yet somehow we…

Visit the Ghost Towns of Arizona
In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s Arizona’s mining industry was booming. Several small towns and even some booming towns popped up all over the…

48 Facts You Might Not Know about Arizona
How well do you know Arizona? If you attended 4th grade in Arizona, then you probably learned quite a bit about Arizona history. But for…

11 Fun Popsicle Facts
August 26th is a day to celebrate America’s favorite Popsicle flavor! It is National Cherry Popsicle Day! For most adults, Popsicle ice pops are a…















