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USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Citrus
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06.27.2013

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…

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How to Make Your Own Popsicles
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06.26.2013

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…

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Humility
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06.25.2013

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…

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8 Great Ways to Celebrate National Eat Your Veggies Day
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06.24.2013

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…

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How to Make a Healthier Hamburger
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06.21.2013

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…

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Ask a Farmer: How Do You Give Back to The Community?
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06.20.2013

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?”…

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Fix-Ahead Food for Your Summer Road Trip
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06.19.2013

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…

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Ask a Farmer: Do You Sell Crops at Local Farmer’s Markets?
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06.18.2013

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,…

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Happy Birthday Blue Jeans!!
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06.17.2013

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…

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What Kids Can Learn from Gardening
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06.14.2013

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…

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Ask a Farmer: Starting a Family Garden
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06.13.2013

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…

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Delicious Ways to Use Arizona Dairy
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06.12.2013

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…

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Water Resources Development Act Infographic
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06.11.2013

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…

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Featured Recipes

Chicken-Fried Steak and Gravy
Provided by: Menges ranching family

Chicken-Fried Steak and Gravy

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COTTAGE CHEESE & BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BAKE
Provided by: Garry Domingue, Rosie on the House Producer and Foodie

COTTAGE CHEESE & BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BAKE

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Mustard Coleslaw
Provided by: Hedie Kennedy Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern

Mustard Coleslaw

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Beer Steak
Provided by: Pamela Griifin

Beer Steak

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Warm Your Soul Lasagna Soup
Provided by: Elizabeth Rico Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Manager

Warm Your Soul Lasagna Soup

Beef
pork
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Rice Krispie Baked Chicken
Provided by: Rovey Farm Family Recipe

Rice Krispie Baked Chicken

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Pear Lime Jello Salad
Provided by: Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern

Pear Lime Jello Salad

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Vegan No-Churn Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream
Provided by: Blissful Basil, Natural Delights

Vegan No-Churn Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream

Dates
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Masala Chai Bites
Provided by: Natural Delights

Masala Chai Bites

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Roasted Cauliflower with Red Onions, Dates, and Middle Eastern Spices
Provided by: Natural Delights

Roasted Cauliflower with Red Onions, Dates, and Middle Eastern Spices

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