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Rodeos in Arizona
Rodeo is a sport that originated in Spain by Spanish cattle herders. Spanish cowboys (or vaqueros) would challenge each other in a competition to see…
National BBQ Month
Head outside and start up your grill, May is National BBQ Month! This popular outdoor pastime unites family and friends with delicious food that is…
$145,000 Up for Grabs: Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30, 2015 – The American Farm Bureau Federation today announced applications for the Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge will be accepted beginning June 1…
Feed your mind! Great Books for Kids
In Arizona rain is a blessing. . . unless you have some energized kids. Whether stuck inside on the weekends or during recess, having some…
What’s in Season in May?
Don’t miss out on these fresh in season vegetables this May! (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) It’s May which means Mother’s Day brunches, Memorial Day cookouts, and…
National Asparagus Month
May is National Asparagus Month. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of enjoying this delicious vegetable, this is a great excuse to start! Asparagus…
Arizona Agritourism
When people think Arizona, usually they imagine it as one big, hot, dusty, barren desert. Most people are surprised to learn that agriculture provides $17.1…
National Prime Rib Day
April 27th is National Prime Rib Day! If you are anything like us, the mention of prime rib gets your mouth watering. Prime rib is…
Little-Known Facts about Carrots that Will Make You Go “What’s Up Doc?”
Did you know that ancient Romans and Greeks ate carrots, but not the orange varieties we know today? They ate wild varieties of various other…
National Picnic Day
April 23rd is National Picnic Day. For centuries people have enjoyed eating their meals outside in the beauty of nature-what we call a “picnic”. Our…
Golden Rule Vineyards Wine Release Party
When you think “vineyard”, Arizona probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But nestled cozily in Cochise County is the Golden Rule Vineyards.…
Earth Day Event by Sassi Ristorante
In celebration of Earth Day, Chef Christopher Nicosia and Sassi Ristorante would like to invite you to join them Wednesday, April 22nd, at 6:00 PM…
Non-Profit Recruiting and Certifying Arizona Teachers
We here at the Arizona Farm Bureau and Fill Your Plate understand the importance of education for Arizona’s children, which is why we offer our…
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