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Farmer John, Food Safety Begins with You
ADA rolls out voluntary training program focused on building an understanding of good agricultural practices. This article will appear in the May 2011 issue of…
Easter Bunny Thanks Big Ag!
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau During the recent Easter week festivities, Hickman Family Farms, Arizona’s only commercial egg producer, gave away well over one…
On the Farm: Our Horse, Ginger
By Brent Murphree, Regional Communications Manager for Cotton Board One day grandpa Howard was at the sale barn. During the auction a sorrel filly reared…
Modern-Day Farms: “A Billion Acts of Green”
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau If you were old enough, you might remember April 22, 1970. That year was Earth Day’s inauguration year.…
Fresh Arizona Fruit: More than Just Desserts
Most people think of fruit as an afternoon snack or as the sweetest parts of the dessert cart. As attitudes about the health benefits and…
Higher Food Prices, So What: Elevating Leftovers to Gourmet Status!
Fifth in a series on food prices. The first is here. The second is here. The third is here. The fourth is here: By Julie…
Two days only: Helping others & yourself!
Bring your donation of 3 cans of food to the fair on April 13 or 14 after 3pm and receive HALF off admission. Regular fair…
Remember the County Fair!
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau I remember mine. I loved the county fair. The Pinal County Fair in Arizona where I entered my 4-H…
Arizona Farmers are Busy Planting
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau If you haven’t noticed, Arizona farmers are busy with planting. The weather is warming up just right especially for…
Help Pinon Grill Reinvent the Menu!
You are invited to help create the Piñon Grill Spring/Summer Dinner Menu. On April 28, 2011 at 6pm guests will be dazzled with large sample…
Farm Profit Misnomer: Rising Food Prices Part 4
Fourth in a series on food prices. The first is here. The second is here. The third is here. By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau…
Round 2 in the Battle of the Bags
New research may end the debate over which bag to use when bringing home your groceries. Two studies conducted in the past year set out…
Twenty Fun Facts about Jelly Beans
In preparation for National Jelly Bean Day which will be celebrated on April 22 this year, here are twenty facts about this fun and flavorful…
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