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Margarita Madness
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02.22.2013

Margarita Madness

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Margarita cocktail (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] On Friday, February 22nd, people all over the country will be raising a glass in celebration…

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Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Why Clean a Marble?
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02.21.2013

Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Why Clean a Marble?

Advice from the Old Farmer’s Almanac:  “To clean a marble, use a solution of 3 tablespoons baking soda and one quart water.” The question I…

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Spring “Farmer in the House” Dining Schedule Set
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02.20.2013

Spring “Farmer in the House” Dining Schedule Set

This year’s spring “Farmer in the House” dining schedule is set. We’ve added a few new destinations this year, but have of course, maintained our…

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Resilience of American Agriculture: Innovation, Diversity, & Growing Markets
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02.20.2013

Resilience of American Agriculture: Innovation, Diversity, & Growing Markets

  The drought of 2012 is the most serious to impact U.S. agriculture since 1988. The illustrations help show the resiliency of the US agriculture…

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Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Importance of Agriculture
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02.19.2013

Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Importance of Agriculture

“It will not be doubted that with reference either to individual or national welfare, AGRICULTURE is of primary importance.”  -President George Washington

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What Factors Impact Food Prices? Part 2
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02.18.2013

What Factors Impact Food Prices? Part 2

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Many different factors affect the prices of food.  (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] In today’s world of 24 hours news and possible calamities…

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Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Brian Brett
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02.16.2013

Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Brian Brett

“Farming is a profession of hope.” -Brian Brett

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The Incredible, Edible Egg
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02.15.2013

The Incredible, Edible Egg

If you are a child of the 1970’s, the title of this post likely conjures up a childhood memory or two.  The catchy jingle used…

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Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Freeman Family
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02.14.2013

Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Freeman Family

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What Factors Impact Food Prices? – Part 1
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02.13.2013

What Factors Impact Food Prices? – Part 1

There has been a lot of talk on the news lately about how this news story or that news story will definitely result in the…

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Ask a Farmer: Am I Getting the Freshest Produce?
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02.13.2013

Ask a Farmer: Am I Getting the Freshest Produce?

Ask a Farmer: Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #2 From Arizona Mom, Katie: How do I know I’m getting the freshest produce?  …

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A Spark of Optimism for Ag Labor Reform
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02.12.2013

A Spark of Optimism for Ag Labor Reform

By Kevin Rogers Farmers and ranchers need a reliable workforce to produce food for America. And they accept that most of the workers they need…

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Chompie’s Celebrates 34 Years in Business on Valentine’s Day
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02.12.2013

Chompie’s Celebrates 34 Years in Business on Valentine’s Day

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Celebrate Chompie’s 34 Years in Business with All You Can Eat Pancakes for $3.34! (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] CHOMPIE’S CELEBRATES 34 YEARS…

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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

Dates
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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

Dates
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