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Beef is Back!!
[caption id=”attachment_852″ align=”alignleft” width=”300″ caption=”Since 2008, a 12% drop in consumer demand for beef caused a 25% drop in cattle prices. But recent months have…
Is “Made in the USA” a dying term?
By Dal Grooms [caption id="attachment_769" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Is "Made in the USA" a dying term?"][/caption] U.S. manufacturers feel much-maligned by the business press, which consistently…
Farm-fresh goodness grows at Apple Annie’s
If you’ve lived in Arizona for any amount of time you’re probably familiar with the fall tradition of taking the family out to one of…
Arizona Farmer-Chef Connection 3: Make market connections between local buyers and growers!
Make market connections between local buyers and growers! This gathering is designed to foster collaboration and wholesale direct market opportunities for local farmers, ranchers, chefs…
Continued Litigation on Public Lands Could Mean an End to Grazing
Your Tax Dollars Fund Environmental Groups’ Suits By Ty Kelly & Anita Waite, Mohave County Farm Bureau and Bonnie Jones & Philip Bashaw, Arizona Farm…
Opportunities Abound for Farmers to Sell Products to the Direct Market
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau [caption id=”attachment_688″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”After a bit more logistical work for his direct market opportunity, Tim Dunn plans to…
Why Your Favorite Meats Could Soon Disappear!
If you are like 96% of the American population, you enjoy eating meat. Whether it’s steak, hamburger, pork, fish, or chicken, we consume on average,…
Rescued Recipe: Short Ribs in Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce
[caption id="attachment_612" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Short Ribs in Crock Pot, photo credit: Jan D' Atri"][/caption] Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in the Arizona Republic.…
Farmers; Ranchers Take Their Dog to Work Every Day
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau [caption id=”attachment_600″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”Every day is "Take Your Dog to Work Day" for farmers and ranchers! This is…
Some Interesting Facts About Bacon
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Bacon frying in the skillet is still the best way to wake up on a Sunday morning on the…
YES! ARIZONA WINE CAN, AND DID, TAKE ON THE WORLD!
[caption id="attachment_554" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The judges at the 2010 Wine Competition"][/caption] Arizona Wine Sweeps Top Spots In Professional Blind Tasting Event Against Heavyweights From Across…
An Unusual Place to Find Sweet Corn
[caption id="attachment_546" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Sunset on Freeman's corn field"][/caption] If you’ve ever eaten ripe and sugary sweet corn on the cob when it was just…
Help End Hunger, Change Lives and Share Hope!
Summer is a very difficult time for many of Arizona’s children, and may be especially challenging with the widespread community resource reductions and the other…
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What Are Local Food Movements: Here’s the Lowdown
Local food movements have gained significant traction in recent years, as communities across the globe strive to reconnect with their food sources, support local economies,…
Pork on Your Plate: Budget-Friendly Cuts with Big Flavor
When it comes to putting affordable, flavorful meals on the table, pork deserves a top spot on your grocery list. With various cost-effective and versatile…
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