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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…

America’s Heartland Still Breaking Ground on TV’s Frontiers
By Erik L. Ness Never in the history of television has there been a show with the scope and unique purpose like America’s Heartland. This…

Top 10 Arizona Grown Foods that Are Natural Energy Boosters
Looking for a way to increase your energy? Look no further than our local farms. Here is a breakdown of the top 10 energy boosting…

The Price of Plastic: Should States Ban or Tax Plastic Bags?
A recent opinion poll conducted by the Opinion Research Corporation (ORC) indicates that American consumers do not support legislation being discussed in many states that…

Growing Your Story: 2011 Women in Ag Leadership Conference
June 3rd Leadership Conference Promises to Advance the Cause of Agriculture By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau Arizona agriculturalists have a great story to…

Spring Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing from Jan D’Atri
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyQHPMVWzoI&feature=player_embedded Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Arizona Republic. With the author’s permission we publish the story here. By Jan D’Atri, media celebrity…

March 31 is Thank a Farmer Thursday
AgFACTS, Inc. will sponsor “Thank a Farmer Thursday” on March 31 on a number of college campuses across the country. The event is designed to…

AZ Wine Growers to Host Arizona Wine Festival at Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts
The Arizona Wine Growers Association will host the Arizona Wine Festival at the upcoming 2011 Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts held March 25…

How to Make the Most of the “Stretch Your Food Dollar” Menus: Rising Food Prices #3
Third in a series. The first is here. The second is here. By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau You’re clipping coupons, watching for the weekly…

You Wouldn’t Wear the Same Underwear Every Day, Would You? Reusable Shopping Bags: Sustainable, yes….but Safe?
Over the past decade, replacing paper or plastic with reusable grocery bags has become an integral part of an eco-friendly lifestyle. Use of these bags…

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…















