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01.13.2012

National Popcorn Day Pops on the Calendar

Whether you pop it in your microwave, buy it at the movie theatre, or use it to decorate your Christmas tree, America loves popcorn.  To…

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01.12.2012

Arizona Farm Bureau Recognized for Excellence

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] During the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 93rd Annual Meeting, Arizona Farm Bureau was recognized for excellence in membership achievement…

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01.12.2012

Arizona Food Prices Up 1% from Last Quarter, Contrary to the National Path

Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are up slightly in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Market…

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Let Soup Warm You this Winter
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01.11.2012

Let Soup Warm You this Winter

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Cream mushroom soup (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Soup has been around about as long as people have used pots to cook their…

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Look Who’s Talking Now: Farmers
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01.10.2012

Look Who’s Talking Now: Farmers

By Julie Murphree  Someone has convinced farmers and ranchers to start talking.  That’s kind of a crazy proposition, especially since sometimes they really don’t care…

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01.09.2012

5 Simple New Year Resolutions for a Healthier Diet

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau You’ve resolved to exercise more in the New Year.  What have you planned to do about the way you…

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Let’s Talk Tomatoes
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01.06.2012

Let’s Talk Tomatoes

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] What is your favorite way to eat a tomato? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Tomatoes may be the most complex vegetable in our…

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My American Farm Games: Farm Fun and Learning Wrapped into One
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01.05.2012

My American Farm Games: Farm Fun and Learning Wrapped into One

My American Farm is a cooperative project that aims to increase agricultural knowledge by using interactive, educational computer games.  Most of the current games are…

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Food Trends, What’s Hot in the Foodie World
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01.04.2012

Food Trends, What’s Hot in the Foodie World

As we begin a new year, everyone is taking a look back at what was hot in 2011.  From the top movies to the best…

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12.29.2011

H-4 Ranch Presents the 4th Annual Driving and Harnessing Clinic

[caption id="attachment_4036" align="alignleft" width="307" caption="Come refine your skills at the 2012 H-4 Ranch Harnessing and Driving Clinic"][/caption] Don’t miss out on being a part of…

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hot Chocolate
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12.27.2011

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hot Chocolate

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] There is not much like drinking a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There is…

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12.23.2011

8 Tricks to Going Gluten-Free for the Holidays

[caption id="attachment_9734" align="alignright" width="300"] What is your favorite family baking recipe? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] Whether you are making pie for Christmas dinner, cake for your…

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12.22.2011

Farmer’s Markets in Phoenix Area, Open in Winter

One of the best things about living in Arizona is the almost year-round [caption id=”attachment_4184″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”Arizona farmers sell fresh produce year round at winter…

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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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