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Category: Focus on Agriculture
Provide Veggie Options for the Kids
By Kenda Hettinger a recent ASU Nutrition student Children between the ages of 4-6 have heightened neophobia. Neophobia is the fear of trying something new.…
Eating to Boost Immunity
By Kenda Hettinger a recent ASU Nutrition Student My 5-year-old is currently fighting strep throat. We were talking about probiotics and eating healthy to help…
Everything About Pumpkins
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director A bit of Arizona history says that before Phoenix was officially named, locals used to call the…
5 things that gardening with a toddler has taught me…
By: Cecelia Wilken, a recent ASU Nutrition Student Last year I made the executive decision to start a family garden. Initially, I started it for…
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
By Kat Brown A recent ASU Nutrition Student Nutrients supply energy and are often the building blocks our bodies need to function. Each nutrient has…
The T on Tomatoes
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Let’s talk tomatoes, the world’s most popular fruit and in Arizona too! The United States Department of Agriculture’s…
Bring Your Family to the Farm
By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications intern Arizona agriculture is a $23.3 billion industry, and for you and your family can experience each aspect of Arizona’s…
Growing Healthy Minds & Appetites: The Benefits of School Gardens and Kitchens
By: Cecelia Wilken There is a growing disconnect between farms and tables around the world. With the ease of modern-day groceries and influx of fast-food…
Traditional Composting
By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern This is part two of the three-part composting series. Traditional composting is the most commonly known type. This is…
Earth Day
By Alexandra Pettit AZFB Communications Intern Since 1970 we have been celebrating Earth Day. This unique day comes every year on April 22. Earth Day…
Natures Medicine
By Alexandra Pettit Not only is it a delicious spice but it has been praised for its medicinal uses for thousands of years: Cinnamon. Ceylon…
A Visit to an Arizona Citrus Nursery
By Alexandra Pettit Greenfield Citrus Nursery is a beautiful oasis in the desert. Located in Mesa, Arizona this 30 Acre citrus farm is full of…
A Day at The Farm: Pick Your Own Produce Around Arizona
By Cecelia Wilken, Current ASU Nutrition Student One of my fondest childhood memories was heading up to Dewey, Arizona and adventuring through the Mortimer Farm…
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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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