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Pickles, They’re kind of a big DILL

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit AZFB Communications Intern Pickles have always been a fan favorite, even as early as 2030 B.C.E. Next time you eat a pickle think of these fun facts! Pickles have been around since ancient times, although there is … Continue reading →

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Fun Facts About Salsa

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit AZFB Communications Intern Did you know that May is national salsa month! May is also known for a very popular holiday Cinco de mayo! In celebration of this holiday, we wanted to share some interesting facts about … Continue reading →

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25 Really Fun Facts about Root Vegetables

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director We’re all about root vegetables. And, we have a lot to tell you about root vegetables. Here, we share some fun facts! Arizona grows nearly every kind of root vegetable that exists. The … Continue reading →

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Dates

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Kenda Hettinger a recent ASU Nutrition student Dates have grown in popularity as the whole food diet has grown in popularity. Dates are a good whole food sweetener. People add dates to their smoothies and desserts, I have even … Continue reading →

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Fun Facts about the Main Dish on Thanksgiving 

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Julie Murphree AZFB Outreach Director  You hear it all the time from friends and family: Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it’s all about the food and less about the gift-giving. It’s also the holiday to be thankful for … Continue reading →

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