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Women in Blue Jeans Day, January 19th
If your only exposure to American culture was television or the movies, you would likely have a skewed view of American women. It would be…
What Kind of Pie is Your Favorite?
There is no question that when it comes to dessert, Americans choose pie. Here at Fill Your Plate, one of our favorites is the Farmer’s…
What’s In Season for January?
Here in Arizona, we have the luxury of being able to grow fruits and vegetables all year round. Where many states won’t see fresh vegetables…
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…
Arizona Farm Bureau Recognized for Excellence
During the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 93rd Annual Meeting, Arizona Farm Bureau was recognized for excellence in membership achievement and for implementing outstanding programs serving Farm…
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…
Let Soup Warm You this Winter
Cream mushroom soup (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Soup has been around about as long as people have used pots to cook their food. As anyone who…
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…
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…
Let’s Talk Tomatoes
What is your favorite way to eat a tomato? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Tomatoes may be the most complex vegetable in our refrigerator. For starters, they…
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…
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…
H-4 Ranch Presents the 4th Annual Driving and Harnessing Clinic
Don’t miss out on being a part of great clinic at H-4 Ranch in Payson, Arizona on January 27th and 28th, 2012! Our skilled instructors, Bill…
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