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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.”…

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.…

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 Sonoran Desert may appear to be barren to the unacquainted eye, but surprisingly it has around 540 edible plants. Native Arizonan cultures have been…

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…

Tired of Trouble? Stumped by Scrabble (um where is the dictionary?) Still mad about the last round of Monopoly? The American Farm Bureau for Agriculture…

If you live in Arizona you probably spend much of your time outdoors. With nearly 300 days of sunshine annually in this amazing state how…