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AZ Barbecue Festival Tickets are on Sale!
It’s the 2nd Annual AZ Barbecue Festival time again! The Affordable Food Festivals, LLC sponsored event will take place on March 26, 2011, 10AM-5PM…
Basic Steps to Approaching Your Food Choices More Holistically
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau In speaking with nutritionists and Arizona farm families about food choices, many suggested that we approach our food choices…

Show Your Love with the Cupid’s Diet for Valentine’s Day
Flowers? Stuffed animals? Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates? Why not surprise your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day with a Cupid’s menu centered on aphrodisiac foods that can…
Ways to Stretch Your Food Dollar and Eat Well
By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau Sometimes the hardest thing about cooking is deciding what to cook! Menu planning can save hours of time,…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day Arizona Style
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It began in 500 AD as a remembrance of St. Valentine, who was one of the many martyred…

Celebrate 70 Years of Farming and Fun with Schnepf Farms
Considered one of Arizona’s oldest operating family farms, Schnepf Farms continues to hit milestones as it celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Purchased for $25…
Support Maricopa County 4-H Program Feb. 11, 2011 at Applebee’s
Support the Maricopa County 4-H Horse Program and dine at any Applebee’s 24 valley locations on Friday, February 11, 2011 from 11am-close. Please make your…

Arizona Farm Bureau Announces Food Check Out Week
Concern about the cost of a healthy diet being out of reach remains on the minds of many Americans as the nation continues to work…
Five Flags to Avoid at a Big Game Viewing Party
Article courtesy of www.ConsumerReports.org. Many will gather to watch the Big Game. Those hosting parties should make sure the drama comes from the field and…
What the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Are Telling Us to Do for Better Health
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau The United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have now released 2010…
Freezing temperatures threaten crop and festival of Arizona’s largest peach grower!
Arizona’s largest peach grower is being creative as they try and protect their largest crop. With temperatures expected to drop below freezing for two nights…

How to Make Permanent, Positive Changes in Your Diet
Photo courtesy of USDA Healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle are not about deprivation; it’s about moderation and variety. Living in Arizona offers easy access…

Interesting Facts About Arizona Milk!
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Now, more than ever, you have a chance to meet some of the young Arizona milk producers producing your…