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Agriculture’s Role in American – National Agriculture Day
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03.14.2011

Agriculture’s Role in American – National Agriculture Day

On March 15th, 2011, communities across the country will come together to participate in National Agriculture Day. This annual celebration, which is organized at the…

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During Roosevelt Dam’s Centennial, Let’s Promote Water Stewardship for All!
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03.10.2011

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…

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How to Compost
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03.09.2011

How to Compost

Whether you are at the local farmer’s market or in the produce section of the grocery store, if you are like us, you take advantage…

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Speakers Announced for the Women in Ag Leadership Conference
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03.08.2011

Speakers Announced for the Women in Ag Leadership Conference

By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau   Mark your calendar for the 2011 Women in Ag Conference to be held at the San Tan…

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Arizona Farmers and Farmers Market Vendors Wanted!
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03.07.2011

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.

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Join us for the 13th Annual Yuma Lettuce Days!
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03.07.2011

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…

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Rising Food Prices Part II: How to Manage your Food Budget
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03.04.2011

Rising Food Prices Part II: How to Manage your Food Budget

You certainly didn’t need to see reports to know the price of food has risen in recent months.  A trip to the supermarket is proof…

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Arizona Agriculture: A Snapshot
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03.02.2011

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,…

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Rising Food Prices Part I: A Farmer’s Point of View
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02.28.2011

Rising Food Prices Part I: A Farmer’s Point of View

First in a series on rising food prices. By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau I know how to keep food prices down: Tap the tundra…

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USDA Introduces Online Atlas of Rural and Small-Town America—
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02.28.2011

USDA Introduces Online Atlas of Rural and Small-Town America—

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the debut of an online mapping tool that captures a broad range of demographic, economic and agricultural data on…

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Bashas’ & Food City Customers Invited to Help Arizona Students with CENTennial Penny Drive
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02.25.2011

Bashas’ & Food City Customers Invited to Help Arizona Students with CENTennial Penny Drive

Be prepared to search through kitchen drawers and look under couch cushions for pennies, as K-8 students in Arizona start collecting pennies for the statewide…

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ARIZONA AG MOMS CELEBRATE FOOD CHECK-OUT WEEK WITH NASCAR AND APPLE PIE
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02.24.2011

ARIZONA AG MOMS CELEBRATE FOOD CHECK-OUT WEEK WITH NASCAR AND APPLE PIE

NASCAR Driver Kenny Wallace to join Arizona Farm Bureau to advocate for Arizona Family Farmers & Ranchers Arizona Farm Bureau’s Food Check-Out that runs this…

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Farm Bureau Support of Feeding America Breaks Records
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02.23.2011

Farm Bureau Support of Feeding America Breaks Records

The farm and ranch families of Farm Bureau last year raised more than $273,000 and donated more than 18 million pounds of food to hungry…

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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

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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

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Masala Chai Bites
Provided by: Natural Delights

Masala Chai Bites

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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

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