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7 Great Ways Blueberries Can Brighten Your Day
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] What is your favorite thing to make with blueberries? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] When it comes time to pick up some fresh…
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
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="220"] Photograph of a Coney Island hot dog. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Although we tend to think of hot dogs as All-American, they…
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!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] One of America’s favorite flavors, Cookies n Cream! (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There is no better way to beat this incredible July…
What Kids Can Learn this Summer….from Cooking
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Cooking teaches kids many more skills than how to feed themselves; they learn skills for life. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] If you…
IBHS and AIC Offer Advice to Prepare for Monsoon Seasons’ Flooding and Dangerous Winds
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Flash flooding is common during a summer monsoon. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] The summer storm season is heating up in Arizona and…
Sharpening Your Food Safety Skills for Summer
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] This summer, follow these food safety tips to make sure the only thing you take home from your fun day are…
Ask Questions at Farmers’ Markets
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] A dead giveaway that something being sold at a farmers’ market isn’t local is when something is for sale that’s not…
Are Sweet Cherries the New Super Fruit?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="180"] Cherries (Photo credit: sk8geek)[/caption] Are you having trouble getting in the recommended number of fruits and vegetables each day? Do you…
Perfect Food for Poolside Parties
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Check out these recipes or poolside party menu ideas for filling your plate with healthy options this summer. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption]…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Vegetables
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…
Beat the Heat – Easy Oven and Stove Free Dinners
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Gilling out is a great summertime option to help keep the kitchen cool. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] If there is one thing…
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