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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…
Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Rick Evans
Face of Arizona Agriculture: Rick Evans Husband, father of 4, grandfather or 12. Rick Evans lives in Gilbert, Arizona. Rick is a 5th generation cotton,…
Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Pat and Pennee Murphree
Meet Maricopa and Pinal County Farmers Pennee and Pat Murphree. They are the parents of 4, grandparents of 6 and live in Arizona City, Arizona.…
Ask a Farmer: Genetically Modified Crops
Ask a Farmer: Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #3 Adam and Michelle Hatley with their two daughters. From Arizona Mom, Debbie: Should…
Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Sherry Saylor
Read MoreIt’s National Ag Day: A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way
Arizona cotton On March 19th, we encourage you to celebrate National Ag Day by taking a few minutes out of your day to be thankful…
Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Why Clean a Marble?
Advice from the Old Farmer’s Almanac: “To clean a marble, use a solution of 3 tablespoons baking soda and one quart water.” The question I…
Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Importance of Agriculture
“It will not be doubted that with reference either to individual or national welfare, AGRICULTURE is of primary importance.” -President George Washington
Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Freeman Family
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Ask a Farmer: Am I Getting the Freshest Produce?
Ask a Farmer: Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #2 From Arizona Mom, Katie: How do I know I’m getting the freshest produce? …
Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Jim Graham
“Our farmers deserve praise, not condemnation; and their efficiency should be cause for gratitude, not something for which they are penalized.” -President John F.…
Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Kevin Rogers
“Regardless of what type of farming operation we have, as farmers we all have the same goal; to produce safe, delicious, and sustainable food for…
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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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