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Annual Pumpkin Festival Joins Forces with Arizona Fish and Game for Family Event
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09.26.2011

Annual Pumpkin Festival Joins Forces with Arizona Fish and Game for Family Event

Arizona Game and Fish Commissioner Norm Freeman, as part of his annual Pumpkin Festival has opened his farm in Chino Valley to host a free Arizona Game…

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Price of Peanut Butter Going Up
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09.26.2011

Price of Peanut Butter Going Up

The food prices in Arizona, like the rest of the country, have been steadily increasing all year and the weather conditions across the country are…

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Community Gardens Growing In Popularity in Arizona Desert
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09.23.2011

Community Gardens Growing In Popularity in Arizona Desert

By Jody Serey When times get tough, it seems the tough get “growing.” Community gardens – a tradition in many part of the country, especially…

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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

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

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Wine Lovers, Mark your Calendars for the 3rd Annual Wine Festival at the Farm!
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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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Arizona Farmers Earn Healthy Farms Recognition
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09.21.2011

Arizona Farmers Earn Healthy Farms Recognition

Two Arizona farms were recently recognized for being “Healthy Farms” by the Arizona-Mexico Commission. As of summer 2011, the Arizona-Mexico Commission has begun publically recognizing…

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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

After more than five years in development, the Indiana State Museum is opening Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn this week, for…

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Help for Rural Emergency Responders in Arizona is On the Way
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09.20.2011

Help for Rural Emergency Responders in Arizona is On the Way

  For rural areas across the country including those here in Arizona, the expansion of the Telecommunication Loan Program recently announced by the USDA is…

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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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It’s Not How Far You Have to Go to Get Healthy Food, It’s How Much it Costs When You Get There
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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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How to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables
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09.12.2011

How to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables

By Rima Mehta, Nutrition Edu/RYT and owner of The Easy Nutrition, in Chandler, Arizona As parents, we face many challenges with raising kids, and one…

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My American Farm Site Expands With New Game
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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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Arizona Farm Bureau to Host 2011 Campaign Management Training Seminar
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09.07.2011

Arizona Farm Bureau to Host 2011 Campaign Management Training Seminar

The Arizona Farm Bureau is excited to officially announce the dates for the 2011 Campaign Management Training Seminar.  The award winning campaign school hosted by…

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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

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Masala Chai Bites
Provided by: Natural Delights

Masala Chai Bites

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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

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