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7 Reasons why you Should Beef Up your Monday
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern We’ve all had that Monday that we thought would never end. It just kept dragging on and on.…

Bee Gardens: How you can Become an Active Participant in Agriculture too!
By Amber Morin, Arizona Farm Bureau Field Manager and in ranching with her parents in Southwest Arizona In a recent buzz-worthy blog, Arizona’s Agriculture’s Honey…

Announcing: University of Arizona Nutrition Mediterranean Diet Conference
As part of University of Arizona’s ongoing efforts to bring prevention research and healthy living guidance to the community, the January 2015 meeting will focus specifically on…

How Climate Change is Affecting Our Farmers – The Lessons
Find out the impact climate change could have on farmers (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Over the past few weeks, we have been talking about how…

5 Ways to Fit Organic Food into Your Budget
If you’re trying to stick to an organic diet, follow these tips to be the most effective (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) There is no question that…

7 Benefits of GMO and Biotech Crops
Learn some facts about GMOs (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) There is a lot of information in the media these days that paints a negative picture of…

Happy Birthday Blue Jeans!!
Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss formed a partnership to create a more durable pair of work pants that were reinforced with copper rivets at the…

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…

America’s Heartland Episode Features Yuma’s Winter Lettuce Production
In America’s Heartland episode 802, America’s Winter Salad Bowl is featured. Now in its eighth season, the series celebrates the nation’s agriculture with all new stories…

How Sustainable is Our Food Supply?
Access to adequate amounts of healthy food is one of the most important things that differentiate thriving regions from those that are faltering. Security to…

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The New Food Pyramid: A Historic Reset in U.S. Nutrition Guidance
In January 2026, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, under the leadership…

What Nutrition Does Celery Have: The Game Day Crunch That Quietly Pulls Its Weight
There are two kinds of people on game day. The ones who sprint to the wings like it’s the opening kickoff and build a mountain…
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