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AZ Wine Growers to Host Arizona Wine Festival at Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts
[caption id="attachment_2073" align="alignleft" width="270" caption="Festival goers can sip, sample and savor local Arizona wine."][/caption] The Arizona Wine Growers Association will host the Arizona Wine…
How to Make the Most of the “Stretch Your Food Dollar” Menus: Rising Food Prices #3
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="185" caption="Image by Truthout.org via Flickr"][/caption] Third in a series. The first is here. The second is here. By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona…
You Wouldn’t Wear the Same Underwear Every Day, Would You? Reusable Shopping Bags: Sustainable, yes….but Safe?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Over the past decade, replacing paper or plastic with reusable grocery bags has become an integral part of…

If They Have to Use Undercover Videos, They’re Yanking Our Chain
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Come on. If the group has to use undercover videos, you know they’re yanking your chain. The animal advocacy…

Agriculture’s Role in American – National Agriculture Day
[caption id="attachment_1831" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Cornfield sunset in Arizona Image Credit: WKenney"][/caption] On March 15th, 2011, communities across the country will come together to participate in…

During Roosevelt Dam’s Centennial, Let’s Promote Water Stewardship for All!
Editor’s Note: This guest editorial first appeared in the March 2011 issue of Arizona Agriculture, Arizona Farm Bureau’s monthly publication to farmers and ranchers. By Mark…
How to Compost
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Whether you are at the local farmer’s market or in the produce section of the grocery store, if…
Speakers Announced for the Women in Ag Leadership Conference
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="180" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau Mark your calendar for the 2011 Women in Ag Conference…

Arizona Farmers and Farmers Market Vendors Wanted!
Editor’s note: The event is actually the 26th-27th of March. Contact Schnepf Farms for more info.

Join us for the 13th Annual Yuma Lettuce Days!
Mark your calendars for March 11-13, 2011 for the 13th Annual Yuma Lettuce Days in Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park in Yuma, Arizona. Yuma Lettuce…
Rising Food Prices Part II: How to Manage your Food Budget
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] You certainly didn’t need to see reports to know the price of food has risen in recent months.…

Arizona Agriculture: A Snapshot
Editor’s Note: Arizona Farm Bureau’s Joe Sigg recently spoke before the Arizona House of Representative’s Agriculture & Water Committee. His presentation follows:By Joe Sigg,…
Rising Food Prices Part I: A Farmer’s Point of View
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] First in a series on rising food prices. By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau I know how to…