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What’s in Season in August
August brings the start of school, thunderstorms and monsoons, and relief from some of the summer heat. It also means a whole new crop of…

Demand for Fresh, Local Food Drives Farmers’ Market Growth
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Buy locally and support your local farmers at your local Farmers’ Markets (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] The Agriculture Department said the number…

It’s National Farmer’s Market Week – Let’s Go Shopping
[caption id="attachment_5627" align="alignright" width="300"] What’s your favorite thing to buy at the local farmers market?[/caption] This year the USDA has selected the second week of…

Tis the Season to Grill Safely
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Exercise caution while grilling this summer. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] The only thing hotter than Arizona this time of year is the…

What’s in Season During an Arizona Summer?
Do you know what’s in season this summer? Check out this chart below to see what locally grown produce is in season and readily available…

As American as……Blueberry Pie?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] What are you cooking in honor of National Blueberry Month? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] July is National Blueberry Month which means it…

Say Cheese! It’s National Cheesecake Day!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] A slice of Strawberry Cheesecake (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] On July 30th, cheesecake lovers around the country will celebrate National Cheesecake Day…

Food Prices Increase Slightly in the Second Quarter of 2012
This quarter’s Stretch Your Dollar menu and recipes are available on fillyourplate.org [caption id="attachment_5567" align="alignright" width="300"] Sirloin tip roast rose the most in price this…

July 2012 Foodiecast: The Voice of Agriculture
Welcome to this month’s Foodiecast. Foodiecast scans the nation’s food scene to talk with leading producers, chefs, marketers, industry representatives and consumers to bring you the…

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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for National Ice Cream Month!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Chocolate Frozen Custard (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Whether you love chocolate, vanilla, or some fancy flavor full of cookies or candy, there…

Hot Dogs! Get Your Hot Dogs!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Celebrate Hot Dog Month by getting yourself a big juicy hot dog (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Hot Dogs! No matter how you…