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Arizona Food Prices Down 1% from Last Quarter
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09.21.2011

Arizona Food Prices Down 1% from Last Quarter

[caption id="attachment_3242" align="alignright" width="360" caption="Whole milk showed the largest price increase up 30 cents to $2.79 a gallon. Image Credit: Muffet on Flickr.com"][/caption] Arizona retail…

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09.21.2011

Wine Lovers, Mark your Calendars for the 3rd Annual Wine Festival at the Farm!

The Arizona wine industry is one of the fastest growing value-added industries in the state creating jobs and wealth while preserving sustainable agriculture statewide. In…

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09.21.2011

Arizona Farmers Earn Healthy Farms Recognition

[caption id=”attachment_3221″ align=”alignright” width=”224″ caption=”Bill Neubauer, Co-Chair of the U.S.-Mexico Commission’s Health Services Committee, presents Ed Curry with the 2011 Healthy Farms Recognition for Curry…

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Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn
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09.21.2011

Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn

[caption id="attachment_3255" align="alignleft" width="270" caption="Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn; Image Credit Pigliapost on Flickr"][/caption] After more than five years in development,…

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09.20.2011

Help for Rural Emergency Responders in Arizona is On the Way

[caption id=”” align=”alignright” width=”240″ caption=”Telecommunications loan program makes it easier for rural communities to fund projects related to emergency communications.Image by Seattle Municipal Archives via…

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Food Trends & Social Media
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09.19.2011

Food Trends & Social Media

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau The Food Channel’s Kay Compton-Logsdon recently shared some top food trends. The Food Channel’s vice president and editor-in-chief made…

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09.14.2011

It’s Not How Far You Have to Go to Get Healthy Food, It’s How Much it Costs When You Get There

As the obesity rate in America continues to rise year after year, researchers, policymakers, and experts in diet and nutrition have diligently looked for both…

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09.12.2011

How to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Get creative and offer your kids a variety of foods. Allow them to be involved in preparing meals. (Image courtesy Wikipedia)"][/caption] By Rima…

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09.09.2011

My American Farm Site Expands With New Game

As far as professions are concerned, farming and ranching are among the most challenging. A new interactive online game offered by the American Farm Bureau…

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09.07.2011

Arizona Farm Bureau to Host 2011 Campaign Management Training Seminar

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="American Farm Bureau (image via Wikipedia)"][/caption] The Arizona Farm Bureau is excited to officially announce the dates for the 2011 Campaign…

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09.05.2011

Join us at Taste of San Tan on October 7, 2011

  For the fourth year, Valley nonprofit, Save the Family Foundation of Arizona, will be hosting the Taste of San Tan at San Tan Village…

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Ice Cream was Made for Arizona: A List of Some of Our Favorite Places to Buy It!
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09.02.2011

Ice Cream was Made for Arizona: A List of Some of Our Favorite Places to Buy It!

  [caption id=”attachment_3080″ align=”alignleft” width=”300″ caption=”Despite the rise in costs of ingredients, ice cream makers are offering products families can afford. (Image courtesy of Robyn…

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08.31.2011

America’s Heartland Launches Seventh Season on Public TV

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Image by photofarmer via Flickr"][/caption] Editor’s Note: Arizona Farm Bureau will once again be sponsoring America’s Heartland on PBS beginning this fall. 22…

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Featured Recipes

COTTAGE CHEESE & BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BAKE
Provided by: Garry Dominqu

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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