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08.22.2011

August is National Catfish Month

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Arizona is the place to be for catfish.  The warm desert lakes and streams are the favorite home…

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08.19.2011

20 Fun Facts about Hot & Spicy Food

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Let’s celebrate the heat of southwest cuisine on August 19th with National Hot & Spicy Food Day! Whether…

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08.17.2011

It’s High Cotton but High Costs

[caption id=”” align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”With the next Arizona cotton harvest just around the corner, expectations on cotton prices are cautionary as the costs to grow…

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The 7th Annual Phoenix Cooks!
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08.16.2011

The 7th Annual Phoenix Cooks!

[caption id="attachment_2948" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The 7th Annual Phoenix Cooks!"][/caption] The 7th Annual Phoenix Cooks! is a colorful landscape of ingredients, products, talents and passions designed…

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08.15.2011

Make your own Lunchables

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Image by Seven Morris via Flickr"][/caption] By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau Packing a healthy lunch, day in and day…

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08.13.2011

Peach Perfect Meal

[caption id="attachment_2917" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image Courtesy Wikipedia"][/caption] Here in Arizona the sun shines and the fruit grows all year long. We are blessed with bountiful…

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Calling All YF&R Members
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08.12.2011

Calling All YF&R Members

Staff Reports The Young Farmer and Rancher (YF&R) Program is looking for young agriculturists to compete in three contests to be held at their Annual…

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08.10.2011

Marinades and Rubs for Your Beef Recipes: Tips to Better Seasoning

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] The first time you apply a rub to a quality cut of beef, the experience can be intimidating.…

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Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
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08.08.2011

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week

[caption id="attachment_2855" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Fresh tomatoes at Gilbert Farmers Market: Photo Credit Gilbert Farmers Market"][/caption] The USDA has proclaimed this week to be National Farmers Market Week. (read the…

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Fill Your Plate
08.08.2011

Avoiding Hot Grease and Liquid Burns

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] By Tod Dennis, SCF Arizona Whether it is exposure to grease in a deep-fat fryer, a spilled cup…

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Fill Your Plate
08.05.2011

The Healing Power of Horsing Around

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Last week, Diane Sawyer interviewed Jaycee Dugard, the California woman who was kidnapped at 11 and held captive…

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Fill Your Plate
08.04.2011

Fill Your Plate is a Work in Progress

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Fill Your Plate is a work in progress. At the Farm Bureau,…

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Ag in The Classroom Celebrates Fall with FREE Books and Cash Prizes for Teachers
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08.03.2011

Ag in The Classroom Celebrates Fall with FREE Books and Cash Prizes for Teachers

  By Katie Aikins, Arizona Farm Bureau [caption id=”attachment_2789″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”The first 200 teachers to sign-up for the book and presentation will get to…

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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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