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Soaring Beef Prices Linked to Drought, Early Winter Storm
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12.17.2014

Soaring Beef Prices Linked to Drought, Early Winter Storm

Sirloin Steak cubed and grilled on skewers with fresh squash and red bell peppers. Photo credit: Arizona Legacy Beef. If you have gone to a…

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15 Fun Ways to Celebrate National 4-H Week
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10.08.2014

15 Fun Ways to Celebrate National 4-H Week

Here are some fun ways to celebrate National 4-H Week (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Many people think that 4-H is something that kids who want to…

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Are You One of the New Faces of Farming and Ranching?
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07.11.2014

Are You One of the New Faces of Farming and Ranching?

Make sure you submit this application if you’re a new face of farming and ranching. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance is on a nationwide…

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Buying Locally Grown Produce Has Never Been Easier
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04.23.2014

Buying Locally Grown Produce Has Never Been Easier

Follow these tips to buy locally grown food (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) One of the things Arizonans can do to show their appreciation for the farmers…

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Arizona Farm Bureau Pleased the Farm Bill Passes
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02.06.2014

Arizona Farm Bureau Pleased the Farm Bill Passes

Arizona Farm Bureau salutes congress for passing a new farm bill. Arizona Farm Bureau salutes Congress’ passage of a new farm bill, which passed the…

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The Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Cochise County Farmer & Rancher Stephen Klump
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10.28.2013

The Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Cochise County Farmer & Rancher Stephen Klump

The Faces of Arizona Agriculture:  Cochise County Farmer and Rancher Stephen Klump Husband, father of 4, lives in Willcox Stephen is a 4th-generation farmer & Rancher;…

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Honey: How Sweet It Is
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09.23.2013

Honey: How Sweet It Is

Do you know all the ways to use honey? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) If you look in your kitchen cupboards it is very likely that you…

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Arizona Agricultural Exports
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08.28.2013

Arizona Agricultural Exports

From a cash receipt perspective, cotton is Arizona’s most valuable export with $360M (photo credit: Arizona Farm Bureau) China, Indonesia, and even Mexico may be…

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4 Reasons to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week
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08.12.2013

4 Reasons to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week

Farmers Markets are a great place to shop (Photo credit: ianmalcm) If you are looking for the best tasting, freshest food around, you  can check…

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31 Great Ways to Get to Know Goat Cheese
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08.05.2013

31 Great Ways to Get to Know Goat Cheese

Mini goat cheese tarts are just one of the many delicious treats you can make using goat cheese. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is no question…

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Humility
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06.25.2013

Humility

Humility Jim Goldman, Pinal County Dairy Farmer  Humility is a trait; the true meaning of, is often times confused,Visions of timidity, docility, weakness, submission fill…

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Ask a Farmer: How Do You Give Back to The Community?
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06.20.2013

Ask a Farmer: How Do You Give Back to The Community?

Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #6 “I’m all about giving back to the community: How do you give back?”…

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Ask a Farmer: Starting a Family Garden
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06.13.2013

Ask a Farmer: Starting a Family Garden

Ask a Farmer: Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #4 “I want to start a family garden: What are the best crops for me…

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