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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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‘Like’ Goes a Long Way for Food Check-Out Week
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02.22.2011

‘Like’ Goes a Long Way for Food Check-Out Week

By Cyndie Sirekis, American Farm Bureau Federation Social media campaigns and promotions are proliferating on the Internet these days, but now and then one that…

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Alliance’s College Aggies Online Competition Prepares New Crop of Agvocates
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02.21.2011

Alliance’s College Aggies Online Competition Prepares New Crop of Agvocates

  The Animal Agriculture Alliance is proud to announce that the number of participants in its College Aggies Online scholarship competition has grown from 350 to…

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6 Money Saving Tips for Eating Healthy
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02.18.2011

6 Money Saving Tips for Eating Healthy

Image via Wikipedia Do you think that it costs too much money to eat fresh fruits and vegetables? Think again!  In a report released by…

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How to Grow Tomatoes in Arizona
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02.17.2011

How to Grow Tomatoes in Arizona

State fruit – Tomato (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It’s time to brush off your green thumb and dig onto the soil and plant red, juicy tomatoes! …

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AZ Barbecue Festival Tickets are on Sale!
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02.16.2011

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…

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Basic Steps to Approaching Your Food Choices More Holistically
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02.15.2011

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…

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Show Your Love with the Cupid’s Diet for Valentine’s Day
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02.14.2011

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…

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Ways to Stretch Your Food Dollar and Eat Well
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02.11.2011

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,…

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day Arizona Style
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02.10.2011

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…

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Celebrate 70 Years of Farming and Fun with Schnepf Farms
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02.09.2011

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…

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Support Maricopa County 4-H Program Feb. 11, 2011 at Applebee’s
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02.09.2011

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…

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Arizona Farm Bureau Announces Food Check Out Week
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02.08.2011

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…

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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

Beef
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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