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Category: Arizona farmers and ranchers
Dairy’s Superstar Sustainability Story
As June annually marks National Dairy Month, Arizona Farm Bureau and our dairy farmers would like to share some of our favorite facts about dairy…
Arizona’s Desert Heat: The Secret Engine Behind a $31 Billion Farm Economy
In the heart of the American Southwest, where temperatures routinely soar past 100 degrees in the summer and the landscape stretches out in endless landscapes…
Crop Protection from Insect Pests: How Farmers Win the War on Bugs
According to a report by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, farmers lose 10% to 40% of their crops to pests and plant diseases. On a…
What Nutrition Does Corn Have? Kernel by Kernel
In Arizona, we grow two kinds of corn: sweet corn and field corn. Sweet corn is grown for human consumption, and the field corn is…
How Many Farms Are in Arizona, and What Kinds of Farms Thrive in the State?
Arizona’s agricultural landscape is a fascinating blend of tradition, innovation, and resilience, shaped by its unique geography and climate. From the sun-scorched deserts of Yuma…
Summer Staples: Farm Fresh Melons, Corn, and More are Finally Here!
Photo: Mortimer Farms By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern At least one good thing comes from the extreme Arizona summer heat: summer produce!…
Ultra-Processed Meat and It’s Chronic Disease Causing Properties
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Have you ever heard that eating too many hot dogs causes cancer? I thought this was just one…
Apple Crisps with Caramel Date Drizzle
Photo by Loubies and Lulu By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Looking for a healthier version of pie to make this winter season?…
Mini Medjools Charcuterie Board
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Recipe By Natural Delights Mix up your usual charcuterie board with a dessert board! Pile on the chocolate,…
Recipes You Can Enjoy With Your Horse
By Kennadee Riggs, AZFB Communications Intern It’s fun to share treats with our four-legged equine friends. Thankfully, there are many things both they and…
Horses and History: The Connection Between Rodeo and Ranching
By Kennadee Riggs, AZFB Communications Intern The chute swings open… his heart is pounding as beads of sweat roll down his forehead under the caged…
Recipes You Can Enjoy With Your Cow
By Kennadee Riggs, AZFB Communications Intern Have you ever wondered if you and your cows had similar taste in treats? Here are a handful…
Natural Delights Workout Shake Recipes
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Photo: Natural Delights Looking for some new recovery shake recipes to try after your workouts? Try Arizona’s…
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Crunching the Numbers on Arizona Agriculture: What the Latest USDA Census Reveals About Our Farms and Families
Three generations of the Caywood family work on their farm in Pinal County. Begun in 1930, the farm is currently a women-owned operation with the…
What Nutrition Does Rice Have? A Complete Guide to Rice’s Nutritional Value
Rice has always been one of those foods that seems to divide opinions. Some people swear by it and include it in nearly every meal,…
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