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National Fruit and Vegetable Month

June is National Fruit and Vegetable Month. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans set by the USDA recommends we eat more fruits and vegetables than any other food group. In fact, they say that half of your plate at every meal … Continue reading

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Tolmachoff Farms is Offering AZ Locals an Opportunity to Pick Their Own Produce off the Farm

Tolmachoff Farms would like to invite Arizona locals to eat and think local when it comes to picking out their produce.  Tolmachoff Farms is a four-generation family run operation located in Glendale, Arizona. They grow a wide range of fresh … Continue reading

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12 Little Known Facts About Beef

In Arizona, beef is our number one agriculture commodity bringing in around $850 million annually to our state. Our cattle ranches produce enough beef to feed over 4.6 million Americans every year. Arizona beef ranks in the top in quality … Continue reading

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Juicy-Sweet, Watermelon Is The Perfect Summertime Treat

It is summer and that means lots of barbecues, grills, and campouts. A popular food at all of these is the watermelon. When you next enjoy this juicy-sweet summertime treat, keep some of these interesting facts in mind. Watermelon is … Continue reading

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In Celebration of National Dairy Month, 15 Interesting Dairy Facts

It is June, and that means that once again it is National Dairy Month.  According to the International Dairy Foods Association, National Dairy Month started out as National Milk Month in 1937. The holiday was created to stabilize the dairy … Continue reading

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