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Peach Perfect Meal
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08.13.2011

Peach Perfect Meal

Here in Arizona the sun shines and the fruit grows all year long. We are blessed with bountiful harvests that span longer growing seasons than…

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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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Marinades and Rubs for Your Beef Recipes: Tips to Better Seasoning
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08.10.2011

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

The first time you apply a rub to a quality cut of beef, the experience can be intimidating. But our Arizona ranch families give some…

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Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
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08.08.2011

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week

The USDA has proclaimed this week to be National Farmers Market Week. (read the proclamation here) and for good reason! Farmers markets and other forms of direct to consumer agriculture total about…

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Avoiding Hot Grease and Liquid Burns
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08.08.2011

Avoiding Hot Grease and Liquid Burns

By Tod Dennis, SCF Arizona Whether it is exposure to grease in a deep-fat fryer, a spilled cup of hot coffee or acid chemicals, people…

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The Healing Power of Horsing Around
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08.05.2011

The Healing Power of Horsing Around

Last week, Diane Sawyer interviewed Jaycee Dugard, the California woman who was kidnapped at 11 and held captive for 18 years, to hear her moving…

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Fill Your Plate is a Work in Progress
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08.04.2011

Fill Your Plate is a Work in Progress

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Fill Your Plate is a work in progress. At the Farm Bureau, we’re working to add more recipes.  Right…

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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 We’re rolling into fall full swing! It will be an exciting learning environment for those Arizona students that…

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Focus on Agriculture: In Praise of All-American Food
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08.02.2011

Focus on Agriculture: In Praise of All-American Food

By Stewart Truelsen, American Farm Bureau Federation   Isn’t it about time we praised All-American food, the food we like to eat at a picnic or outdoor…

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Reversing the Obesity Trend
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07.28.2011

Reversing the Obesity Trend

You can’t turn on the news or open your favorite news website without hearing about the alarming obesity rate in America’s children and adults.  Many theories exist…

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“I’m an Equipment Engineer!” New Game on My American Farm Gets Kids Engaged in Farm Equipment
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07.25.2011

“I’m an Equipment Engineer!” New Game on My American Farm Gets Kids Engaged in Farm Equipment

  Have you been to My American Farm Lately? If your child loves tractors and trucks and all things equipment, you need to have them…

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Celebrating Ice Cream Month: Listen to our Podcast!
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07.20.2011

Celebrating Ice Cream Month: Listen to our Podcast!

Yum! Ice cream. So, do you have a favorite flavor? How often do you eat your favorite ice cream? This is the month to really…

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Federal Regulations have a Negative Impact on Farmers and Our Food Supply
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07.15.2011

Federal Regulations have a Negative Impact on Farmers and Our Food Supply

Congress must help alleviate the burden of an ever-increasing array of federal environmental regulations on agriculture, according to Arizona Farm Bureau President Kevin Rogers, who…

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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

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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