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Farm Fresh Apple Cider Flows at Brown’s Orchard
Located just a few miles off Interstate 10 in Willcox, Brown’s Orchard has been the home of heirloom apple and pear trees for almost 50 years. Mr. Brown, who…
It’s High Cotton but High Costs
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Arizona cotton farmers are beginning to make plans for this year’s harvest. And, if you’re curious about cotton because…
Calling All YF&R Members
Staff Reports The Young Farmer and Rancher (YF&R) Program is looking for young agriculturists to compete in three contests to be held at their Annual…
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
The USDA has proclaimed this week to be National Farmers Market Week. (read the proclamation here) and for good reason! Farmers markets and other forms of direct to consumer agriculture total about…
Focus on Agriculture: In Praise of All-American Food
By Stewart Truelsen, American Farm Bureau Federation Isn’t it about time we praised All-American food, the food we like to eat at a picnic or outdoor…
Federal Regulations have a Negative Impact on Farmers and Our Food Supply
Congress must help alleviate the burden of an ever-increasing array of federal environmental regulations on agriculture, according to Arizona Farm Bureau President Kevin Rogers, who…
Focus on Agriculture: Food Holidays Tempt Taste Buds
By Cyndie Sirekis, American Farm Bureau Federation Food holidays, whether feting a day, week or month, have been around for quite some time. And it’s…
Focus on Agriculture: Farmer Engagement Must Move Beyond Feeding the World
Editorial by Mace Thornton, American Farm Bureau Producing a bounty of U.S.-grown food to sell and share beyond our borders remains a matter of deep…
Focus on Agriculture: Cutting Farm Programs Would be a Pyrrhic Victory
Guest Editorial by Lynne Finnerty, American Farm Bureau Most of the programs in the farm bill will expire next year and the debate over a…
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