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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!!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="233"] Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss formed a partnership to create a more durable pair of work pants that were reinforced with…

What Kids Can Learn from Gardening
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Gardening is a great way to get outdoor time with the whole family. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There is a wealth of…

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
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] June is National Dairy Month so pick your favorite recipe and celebrate with dairy lovers across the nation! (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption]…

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…

How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier (Continued)
[caption id="attachment_8743" align="alignright" width="227"] Photo courtesy of Litchfield Elementary District[/caption] By Ashley Schimke Farm to School & School Garden Program Specialist for Arizona Department of…

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Bell Peppers
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Do you know the differences between types of bell peppers? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] When most people talk about peppers, they are…

6 Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids Outdoors this Summer
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Geocaching can be a fun way for families to connect this summer.(Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] One of the biggest differences between today’s…
The Science of a Great Steak
As we head into prime grilling season, it’s time to explore how to make the perfect steak. But, this isn’t the obligatory graphic about which…

What’s In Season in June?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] Eat fresh, local green beans this June (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] As we head into the summer months, we can expect to…

Farmers’ Markets Create Win-Win-Win
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] American Farm Bureau Federation (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Robert Giblin, occasional contributor to American Farm Bureau’s “Focus on Agriculture,” suggests that Farmers’…

How to Eat Like a Locavore
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Here are some tips to get you started with your locavore adventure. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] It seems like there are so…