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01.07.2011

Market Basket Update!

Arizona, January 6, 2011 – For the second time in a row, Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are down in the fourth quarter…

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Hopi Agricultural Expo & Photo Exhibit
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01.07.2011

Hopi Agricultural Expo & Photo Exhibit

Join us for the first of many events sponsored by the Natwani Coalition’s Hopi Agricultural Expo & Photo Exhibit on January 22, 2011 from 10am…

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Organic Food in the News
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01.03.2011

Organic Food in the News

On December 20, 2010, the USDA offered its third initiative “to help organic producers and those transitioning to organic production implement resource conservation practices on…

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Is Our Food Too Good?
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01.01.2011

Is Our Food Too Good?

By Lynne Finnerty, American Farm Bureau Federation with Contributions by Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Health officials are sounding alarms about our obesity epidemic. Since…

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12.29.2010

‘Tis the Season to Celebrate Citrus Fruits

While an apple a day may keep the doctor away, citrus fruits have long been known as a tasty and nutritious part of a daily…

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Celebrate the Fruitcake!
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12.27.2010

Celebrate the Fruitcake!

Did you hear the recent joke about fruitcake?  It seems that many airlines are banning travelers from bringing fruitcake as a carry-on because the cake…

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Christmas Traditions on the Farm VI: The Christmas We Dressed the Chickens
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12.22.2010

Christmas Traditions on the Farm VI: The Christmas We Dressed the Chickens

Next in the series. Oyster stew was first in the series. Second in the series here. Third in the series here. Fourth in the series here. Fifth in the…

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12.21.2010

Special Event: 63rd Arizona National Livestock Show

The 63rd Arizona National Livestock Show runs December 28 through January 1 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Attached is a promotional video we hope that…

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Christmas Tree Farmers: A Giving Lot
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12.21.2010

Christmas Tree Farmers: A Giving Lot

By John Hart, American Farm Bureau Federation Of all the traditions and symbols of Christmas, nothing is more enduring than the Christmas tree. Displayed in…

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Christmas Traditions on the Farm V: Daddy Hooks Up the Sled to the Tractor
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12.17.2010

Christmas Traditions on the Farm V: Daddy Hooks Up the Sled to the Tractor

By Pennee Murphree, former Arizona cotton, wheat and alfalfa farmer Visiting my grandparents in Gilbert, Iowa, was always fun, but Christmas Day was really exciting.…

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Christmas Traditions on the Farm IV: Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Spirit is as Strong as Santa’s!
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12.16.2010

Christmas Traditions on the Farm IV: Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Spirit is as Strong as Santa’s!

Next in the series. Oyster stew was first in the series. Second in the series here. Third in the series here. By Julie Murphree, Arizona…

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Christmas Traditions on the Farm III: Reindeer layover on Cameron’s Ranch
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12.14.2010

Christmas Traditions on the Farm III: Reindeer layover on Cameron’s Ranch

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Kacie Tomerlin of Arizona Legacy Beef remembers as a child how Santa made her family’s ranch a layover for the…

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Christmas Traditions on the Farm II: One Ranch Family Delights in the Children’s Excitement
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12.13.2010

Christmas Traditions on the Farm II: One Ranch Family Delights in the Children’s Excitement

Next in the Series. Oyster stew was first in the series. By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Their family is young; their traditions are new but…

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Featured Recipes

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

Dates
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Masala Chai Bites
Provided by: Natural Delights

Masala Chai Bites

Dates
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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

Dates
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Homemade Strawberry Julius Recipe
Provided by: Melinda Hunt

Homemade Strawberry Julius Recipe

Strawberries
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Chocolate Date Peppermint Mouse
Provided by: Natural Delights, Le Petit Eats

Chocolate Date Peppermint Mouse

chocolate
Dates
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