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Get a Visual on Arizona’s Farming and Ranching
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10.08.2010

Get a Visual on Arizona’s Farming and Ranching

No excuses any more. You can learn all about Arizona farming and ranching and get a real visual on it all in the comfort of…

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Blueberries Help Fight Artery Hardening, Lab Animal Study Indicates
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10.07.2010

Blueberries Help Fight Artery Hardening, Lab Animal Study Indicates

Editors Note:  While some areas of Arizona grow blueberries better than others, you can find great blueberry recipes on our website at FillYourPlate.org.  This article originally appeared…

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Cotton Pickin’ Fun on the Farm- Cotton Crafting
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10.06.2010

Cotton Pickin’ Fun on the Farm- Cotton Crafting

Cotton is a foundation of everyday life and a staple of the Arizona economy.  And one of our own Arizona cotton farms, and an Arizona…

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Alice Cooper’s Guitar up for Auction
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09.30.2010

Alice Cooper’s Guitar up for Auction

Autographed Guitar Auction will Benefit Agriculture in the Classroom After rocking for over four decades with hit songs like “School’s Out,” Arizona’s most famous Rock…

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World Egg Day and PJs? It’s an event you don’t want to miss!
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09.29.2010

World Egg Day and PJs? It’s an event you don’t want to miss!

Who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner? We don’t know of anyone and that’s why we want to make certain you don’t miss out on the…

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Can you dig it? It’s National Potato Month!
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09.28.2010

Can you dig it? It’s National Potato Month!

There’s still time to celebrate National Potato Month. How have you celebrated the spud? According to the US Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, potatoes…

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Truth, transparency in food labeling
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09.27.2010

Truth, transparency in food labeling

Corn Refiners Association recently petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to allow manufacturers the option of using the label “corn sugar” as an alternative name…

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Enjoy Specialty Foods from Arizona Artisans at AJ’s Festival
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09.25.2010

Enjoy Specialty Foods from Arizona Artisans at AJ’s Festival

Enjoy the beautiful fall weather at AJ’s Outdoor Festival on October 9th, 2010.  Sample specialty foods, sauces and spices from local artisans. Try roasted chilies,…

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Ag in the Classroom is in Session in Arizona
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09.23.2010

Ag in the Classroom is in Session in Arizona

With the start of the new school year, Ag in the Classroom (AITC) finds its way back into classrooms across the state of Arizona. Teachers…

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Animal Rights:  Negative Media Attention Impacts Meat Demand
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09.22.2010

Animal Rights: Negative Media Attention Impacts Meat Demand

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Media attention to animal welfare results in significant, negative effects on U.S. meat demand, according to a new analysis…

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Fall Pumpkin and Corn Maze Festivals in Arizona
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09.21.2010

Fall Pumpkin and Corn Maze Festivals in Arizona

Fall is the perfect time of year in Arizona for everything outdoor and that’s why there is an abundance of outdoor festivals!  Here is a…

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Arizona’s wheat – all it’s cracked up to be
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09.15.2010

Arizona’s wheat – all it’s cracked up to be

Wheat is one of the world’s oldest and most important crops grown and Arizona is a big player in the wheat field! A report recently…

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Out to Pasture and On To Quality Grass on the McGibbon and King Family Ranches
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09.13.2010

Out to Pasture and On To Quality Grass on the McGibbon and King Family Ranches

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Hungry for beef? Want it to be grass-fed? Arizona beef producers can accommodate you. In fact, a generational ranch…

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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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