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Happy Birthday USDA!
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06.25.2012

Happy Birthday USDA!

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Seal of the United States Department of Agriculture (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] On May 15th, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)…

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Top 6 Summer Picks for Local Arizona Foods
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06.22.2012

Top 6 Summer Picks for Local Arizona Foods

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="250" caption="fresh fruit salad (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] Summer is here and fresh, fabulous food is available all over Arizona.  Whether you are…

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Announcing the opening of the new Back Street Farmers Market
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06.21.2012

Announcing the opening of the new Back Street Farmers Market

The new Back Street Farmers Market opens June 23 & 24.  Located just off route 169 in Prescott Valley/Dewey, one minute from the intersection of 69…

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Are You Hungry for not Just Any Tomato?
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06.20.2012

Are You Hungry for not Just Any Tomato?

[caption id="attachment_5374" align="alignright" width="300" caption="What's your favorite type of tomato? (image via Fill Your Plate)"][/caption] By Monica of Crooked Sky Farms The best thing about…

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06.18.2012

Get Down with Dairy this Month

[caption id="attachment_5300" align="alignright" width="300"] Eat dairy in June in honor of National Dairy Month (Photo credit: whole foods)[/caption] June is National Dairy Month and organizations…

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Cooking Out While Camping Out
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06.15.2012

Cooking Out While Camping Out

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="What are your favorite foods when you're camping? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] As the summer season gets under way and the temperature…

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Healthy Foods: The Affordable Choice
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06.13.2012

Healthy Foods: The Affordable Choice

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Is buying fresh food at a local farmer's market the affordable choice?  (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] By USDA Undersecretary Kevin Concannon Fresh…

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Make Everyday Eat Your Veggies Day
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06.11.2012

Make Everyday Eat Your Veggies Day

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Celebrate with us on June 17 and eat your vegetables (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] As a society, we are missing the mark…

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10 Tips for Saving Money on Food
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06.08.2012

10 Tips for Saving Money on Food

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="What steps do you take to save money on food? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] For many American families food is one of…

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06.06.2012

Grocery Store Lifeline: How to Choose From All The Food Options Today

[caption id="attachment_5127" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Fruit and cheese bar (Image via AZFB)"][/caption] By: Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau I really don’t like to shop. But…

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Celebrate Dairy Month With Gourmet Milkshakes Created By Local Chefs
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06.05.2012

Celebrate Dairy Month With Gourmet Milkshakes Created By Local Chefs

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Enjoy a gourmet milkshake created by a local celebrity chef! (image via Wiki images)"][/caption] As part of the June Dairy Month…

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What’s In Season in June?
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06.04.2012

What’s In Season in June?

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Enjoy some of the fresh Arizona produce in season for June (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] When it comes to access to fresh,…

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Tips for Better Nutrition on a Tight Budget
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06.01.2012

Tips for Better Nutrition on a Tight Budget

[caption id=”attachment_5138″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”Eliminate soda pop and other high-sugar snack from your food budget. You save food dollars and improve your eating habits. Save…

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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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