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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…
Quinoa, the Noteworthy Superfood
Over the last decade quinoa (keen wah) and other “ancient grains” have grown in popularity. Quinoa has become praised as a superfood across the United…
Prickly Pear Festival this Saturday, August 22nd!
Earlier this month we posted about the edible plants of the desert, and one of those plants was the prickly pear cactus. If your interest…
Healthy Breakfasts for the Family on the Go
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it is unfortunately the one that many people skip. For a lot of families there…
5 Easy Tips for Keeping Away the Freshman 15
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern When entering your first year of college, you may hear quite a few references to the “freshman 15.”…
National Peach Month – 12 Peachy Keen Peach Facts
It is August, and that means it is National Peach Month. National Peach Month is meant to honor the delicious flavor of the juicy peach.…
5 Meal Planning Apps Worth Trying
Planning your meals in advance is a great way to make great tasting, healthier foods without breaking the bank. However, sifting through recipes and making…
The Edible Desert
The Sonoran Desert may appear to be barren to the unacquainted eye, but surprisingly it has around 540 edible plants. Native Arizonan cultures have been…
Healthy Back to School Lunches
It’s August and most Arizona children are heading back to school. This means that now is the time to start looking for creative new ways…
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