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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…

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…

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
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…

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…

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
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…

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,…















