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Arizona Farm to School Training
The Arizona Department of Education hosted the first Farm to School training in the form of a farm tour. Farm to School Programs provide an…

What’s in Season in December?
December brings lots of chances for entertaining, potluck dinners, and time with friends and family. You can make the most of these opportunities by using…

Tis the Season for Sharing at a Potluck
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] An assortment of food dishes at a church potluck. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] ‘Tis the season for celebration which means invitations to…

TUNE IN TO NOVEMBER’S FOODIECAST
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] American Farm Bureau Federation (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] In November’s FoodieCast, John Anderson, American Farm Bureau Federation’s deputy chief economist, breaks down the…
Holiday Dining on a Dime
[caption id="attachment_6753" align="alignright" width="300"] You can have a delicious holiday dinner without busting the budget. photo credit: CarbonNYC via photopin cc[/caption] For most families, we…

Winter Farmer’s Market Wrap-Up
[caption id="attachment_6730" align="alignright" width="216"] Patrons shopping at the Ahwatukee Farmers Market (image via Ahwatukee Farmers Market)[/caption] There is no question that living in Arizona has many…

Tucson Village Farm Shows School Children How Vegetables Grow
This past weekend, the University of Arizona’s Tucson Village Farm presented their Harvest Festival. Located on University of Arizona’s Campbell Farm, this successful program shows school…

7 Savory Ways to Use Sweet Potatoes
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Picture of fries made from sweet potatoes. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Most families only see sweet potatoes show up on their family…

2012 Holiday Events Around The Valley
[caption id="attachment_6682" align="alignright" width="304"] Enjoy one of these events around the valley this holiday season. (image via Schnepf Farms)[/caption] There are plenty of great…

4 Creative Uses for Thanksgiving Leftovers
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Wondering what to do with all those leftovers? Read more to find out! (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Thanksgiving brings families together, provides…

Tractor Sales Higher Despite Drought
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, sales of farm tractors were about 15 percent higher in August compared to one year ago. Just over…

What Produce Digs Dry Weather?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Pumpkins are one of the few crops that thrive in dry weather conditions. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] This summer saw drought devastate…

Stressed Out? Try Yogurt
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Reach for something completely different to alleviate your stress- yogurt (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] You come home after a long stressful day and stop…