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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…

CBS Sunday Morning News Show, January 30th will potentially include South Pole Food Growth Chamber
On CBS Sunday Morning News Show, January 30th local times, there will be a feature story about Antarctica, which will potentially include the…

Water and Politics Flow Downhill
By Erik L. Ness, contributing writer for American Farm Bureau Federation Politics have been part of irrigated agriculture since the first Sumerian ditch bosses controlled…

HICKMAN’S FAMILY FARMS OF ARIZONA ANNOUNCES ARMSTRONG ACQUISITION
Latest Addition Brings Current Flock Capacity to More Than 5.5M Layers Last week, Hickman’s Family Farms of Arizona announced the acquisition of the Armstrong layer…

54+ Apps for the Foodie on the Go
With hundreds of applications related to food and available for iPhones and Androids, it is difficult to decide which is right for you. Remember the…















