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Arizona Farm Bureau Tells the Arizona Agriculture Story on KTAR’s “Rosie on the House”
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10.24.2012

Arizona Farm Bureau Tells the Arizona Agriculture Story on KTAR’s “Rosie on the House”

Arizona Farm Bureau was recently on the radio. This time KTAR’s Rosie on the House had us call in and talk about Arizona agirculture and Arizona Farmers’ Markets.…

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10.24.2012

Picture Comparisons Predict Children’s Food Preferences

PICTURE COMPARISONS PREDICT CHILDREN’S FOOD PREFERENCES Children’s liking of specific foods can be accurately assessed by asking them to compare pictures on a computer screen,…

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Brace Yourself for the Bacon Shortage
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10.22.2012

Brace Yourself for the Bacon Shortage

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Is a BLT going to cost you as much as caviar or lobster in the coming months? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There…

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Host a Frighteningly Fun Halloween Party
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10.19.2012

Host a Frighteningly Fun Halloween Party

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] “Zombie fingers” cookies make a creepy delight for dessert. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Whether you are the type of person who thinks…

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Good News For Holiday Food Shopping… Food Prices Down!
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10.17.2012

Good News For Holiday Food Shopping… Food Prices Down!

This quarter’s Stretch Your Dollar menu and recipes are available on fillyourplate.org   Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are down in the third…

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Kids Can Now Explore Farmers’ Markets Online
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10.17.2012

Kids Can Now Explore Farmers’ Markets Online

The popular agricultural education gaming site MyAmericanFarm.org now includes an updated version of the Farmers’ Market Challenge, a game that helps students in kindergarten through fifth grade…

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Connecting All Farm Types to Direct Marketing
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10.16.2012

Connecting All Farm Types to Direct Marketing

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] American Farm Bureau Federation (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] By Julie Murphree  Not long ago, Bob McClendon, an organic produce grower in Arizona,…

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Pasta Primer
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10.15.2012

Pasta Primer

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Different types of short pasta (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] When it comes to comfort food, there are few things more comforting on…

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Prevent Kitchen Fires: 5 Simple Tips
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10.12.2012

Prevent Kitchen Fires: 5 Simple Tips

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these simple steps to help keep your kitchen fire safe (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] According to the National Fire Protection Association,…

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10.11.2012

Celebrate Halloween with Arizona-Grown Pumpkins & Trick or Treating Party at Bashas’

Go local with your Halloween celebrating this month by purchasing Arizona-grown pumpkins from Bashas’. Choose from: Large pumpkins ($5.99 each) Cinderella pumpkins ($5.99 each) –…

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10.10.2012

Agritourism Website Focuses on Safety

With the growing popularity of taking the family to visit corn mazes, pumpkin patches and other agricultural attractions, it’s increasingly important for agritourism farmers to…

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You’re invited to Participate in the 4th Annual “PJ’s & Eggs”
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10.09.2012

You’re invited to Participate in the 4th Annual “PJ’s & Eggs”

A Breakfast for Dinner Event – Friday, October 12, 2012 To Benefit Arizona’s Children Association Hickman’s Family Farms with some of the most favorite breakfast restaurants in…

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It’s is National Vegetarian Month: Veg Out!
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10.08.2012

It’s is National Vegetarian Month: Veg Out!

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Try some delicious Sweet Potato Fries in honor of National Vegetarian Month! (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] This month is National Vegetarian Month…

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Featured Recipes

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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Homemade Strawberry Julius Recipe
Provided by: Melinda Hunt

Homemade Strawberry Julius Recipe

Strawberries
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