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31 Great Ways to Get to Know Goat Cheese
Mini goat cheese tarts are just one of the many delicious treats you can make using goat cheese. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is no question…

Wacky for Watermelon
What are you going to do to celebrate National Watermelon Day? Try some of these tips for some family fun! (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If there…

Farmer Q&A With Nicholas Larsen, Banana Grower and Farm Bureau Member in Florida
There are about 500 acres of bananas grown in Florida. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought…

What’s in Season in August
Green-beans (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It’s hard to believe it is August already but the back to school sales and monsoon rainstorms don’t lie. But even…

Interesting Findings From Consumer Research On Types of Meat In Supermarkets
This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought to you by the Public Relations Department of the American Farm Bureau Federation.…

Say Cheese…..Its National Cheesecake Day!
New York Cheesecake (Photo credit: Wikipedia) National Cheesecake Day, which is unofficially celebrated on July 30, is only days away and if you haven’t already…

7 Great Ways Blueberries Can Brighten Your Day
What is your favorite thing to make with blueberries? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When it comes time to pick up some fresh fruit at the farmers…

USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Sorghum
A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-producing areas in the United States, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa. Earlier versions…

How to Make the Perfect Hot Dog
Photograph of a Coney Island hot dog. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Although we tend to think of hot dogs as All-American, they are actually immigrants from…

Heed the Warnings: Safety Tips For Driving When Dust Storms Approach
Walls of moving dust that appear miles high and miles wide have become a common sight during Arizona’s summer months. Drought conditions have contributed to…

Sweet Treats to Beat the Heat!
One of America’s favorite flavors, Cookies n Cream! (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is no better way to beat this incredible July heat wave than with…

What Kids Can Learn this Summer….from Cooking
Cooking teaches kids many more skills than how to feed themselves; they learn skills for life. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If you are looking for a…

IBHS and AIC Offer Advice to Prepare for Monsoon Seasons’ Flooding and Dangerous Winds
Flash flooding is common during a summer monsoon. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The summer storm season is heating up in Arizona and New Mexico, which means…















