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What the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Are Telling Us to Do for Better Health
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02.02.2011

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…

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Freezing temperatures threaten crop and festival of Arizona’s largest peach grower!
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02.02.2011

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…

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How to Make Permanent, Positive Changes in Your Diet
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01.29.2011

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…

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Interesting Facts About Arizona Milk!
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01.28.2011

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…

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CBS Sunday Morning News Show, January 30th  will potentially include South Pole Food Growth Chamber
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01.28.2011

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…

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Water and Politics Flow Downhill
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01.27.2011

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…

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HICKMAN’S FAMILY FARMS OF ARIZONA ANNOUNCES ARMSTRONG ACQUISITION
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01.26.2011

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…

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54+ Apps for the Foodie on the Go
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01.25.2011

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…

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Stallman Explains Rationale of EPA Chesapeake Bay Lawsuit
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01.24.2011

Stallman Explains Rationale of EPA Chesapeake Bay Lawsuit

In a column published in Thursday’s Baltimore Sun, American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman explained the rationale of a lawsuit filed against the Environmental…

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Move Over Farmville; Here Comes My American Farm
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01.20.2011

Move Over Farmville; Here Comes My American Farm

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture launched its new and enhanced version of “MyAmericanFarm.org,” a free online interactive gaming platform, that focuses on third-…

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Arizona Farm Bureau Wins National Awards
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01.19.2011

Arizona Farm Bureau Wins National Awards

Arizona Farm Bureau was recently awarded the Pinnacle Award at the President’s Awards at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting in Atlanta on January…

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It’s National Meat Month – Let’s Celebrate Arizona Beef!
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01.18.2011

It’s National Meat Month – Let’s Celebrate Arizona Beef!

Meat lovers rejoice! The month of January has been set aside as a celebration of all things meat. Did you know that beef is Arizona’s…

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Simmer Down
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01.17.2011

Simmer Down

Soups on! Good, homemade soup  is just the ticket in the month of January. Plus, you can fill your soups with lots of Arizona home-grown…

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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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