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USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Citrus
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 Your Own Popsicles
Follow these tips to make refreshing homemade popsicles this summer. (Photo credit: Growing a Green Family) Summer’s here, schools out, and there is no better…

Humility
Humility Jim Goldman, Pinal County Dairy Farmer Humility is a trait; the true meaning of, is often times confused,Visions of timidity, docility, weakness, submission fill…

8 Great Ways to Celebrate National Eat Your Veggies Day
English: veggies (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There are so many things to love about June and here at Fill Your Plate, one of our favorite things…

How to Make a Healthier Hamburger
Looking to eat a healthy, but delicious burger? Follow these tips for a healthy burger this summer. Summer’s here and the grillin’ is good! But…

Ask a Farmer: How Do You Give Back to The Community?
Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #6 “I’m all about giving back to the community: How do you give back?”…

Fix-Ahead Food for Your Summer Road Trip
Use these tips as you prepare fix-ahead foods for your summer road trip. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The idea of taking a road-trip across the state…

Ask a Farmer: Do You Sell Crops at Local Farmer’s Markets?
Ask a Farmer: Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #5 “Do you sell your crops at local farmer’s markets?” That’s a great question! Yes,…

Happy Birthday Blue Jeans!!
Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss formed a partnership to create a more durable pair of work pants that were reinforced with copper rivets at the…

What Kids Can Learn from Gardening
Gardening is a great way to get outdoor time with the whole family. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is a wealth of knowledge and learning opportunities…

Ask a Farmer: Starting a Family Garden
Ask a Farmer: Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #4 “I want to start a family garden: What are the best crops for me…

Delicious Ways to Use Arizona Dairy
June is National Dairy Month so pick your favorite recipe and celebrate with dairy lovers across the nation! (Photo credit: Wikipedia) June is National Dairy…

Water Resources Development Act Infographic
Did you know 12,000 miles of inland waterways connect 41 states, moving more than 60% of grain exports from the field to your marketplace? The…















