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How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier (Continued)
Photo courtesy of Litchfield Elementary District By Ashley Schimke Farm to School & School Garden Program Specialist for Arizona Department of Education Arizona Farm Bureau…

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Bell Peppers
Do you know the differences between types of bell peppers? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When most people talk about peppers, they are referring to the hot,…

6 Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids Outdoors this Summer
Geocaching can be a fun way for families to connect this summer.(Photo credit: Wikipedia) One of the biggest differences between today’s children and those of…

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?
Eat fresh, local green beans this June (Photo credit: Wikipedia) As we head into the summer months, we can expect to begin seeing the higher…

Farmers’ Markets Create Win-Win-Win
American Farm Bureau Federation (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Robert Giblin, occasional contributor to American Farm Bureau’s “Focus on Agriculture,” suggests that Farmers’ Markets create “Win-Win-Win.” Well,…

How to Eat Like a Locavore
Here are some tips to get you started with your locavore adventure. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It seems like there are so many different styles of…

8 Ways to Put the Pizzazz Back in Pizza Night
Follow these tips to have a pizza night full of pizzazz in your house! (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If there is one dinner that everyone in…

USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Sheep & Lambs
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…

To Eat In or To Eat Out… That is the Question
When it comes to food prices, do you know if it’s actually cheaper to eat in vs eating out? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When it comes…

Cooking Tools: A Chef’s Guide to Knives
Knowing which tool to use in the kitchen while you are cooking can make a big difference in both the quality and the safety of…

How to Grow Your Own Tomatoes
Follow these tips to grow tomatoes in the Arizona desert. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When it comes to home gardening, tomatoes are one of the plants…

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We love to talk about food. We also love to talk about how our Arizona farmers and ranchers work hard every day to help Arizona…















