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$145,000 Up for Grabs: Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30, 2015 – The American Farm Bureau Federation today announced applications for the Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge will be accepted beginning June 1…
Celebrate National Pistachio Day
Pistachio: it’s a funny little snack with a nutty name and an even funnier color. Related to the cashew – whose name really does sound…
Arizona’s Original Super Boll!
The Cotton Bowl is over, the winners declared. But in Arizona, where cotton is once again king, the real Super Boll is the cotton plant.…
Little Known Facts about Arizona’s Leafy Greens
January is a good time for green!!! No, not money. That other green – fresh, nutritious, delicious leafy green vegetables like endive, Spring Mix, cabbage, Romaine,…
This Land is Your Land …9 Quotes by Famous Americans
It isn’t something you think about when you’re googling the pages of Entertainment Weekly, People, or Rolling Stone, but a surprising number of famous Americans are –…
Looking Forward: Green is the Color of Food Trends in Arizona for 2015
[caption id="attachment_11949" align="alignright" width="323"] Arizona’s food trend for 2015 appears green! Here workers harvest lettuce in Yuma, Arizona, where 90 percent of the US’s winter…
8 Great Ways to Get Outside and Celebrate Earth Day
[caption id="attachment_10691" align="alignright" width="276"] Here are some inspiring tips for how to celebrate Earth Day (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] There was a time, not too long…
14 Ways to Celebrate National Agriculture Day
[caption id="attachment_10630" align="alignright" width="300"] Here are tips on how you can celebrate Ag Day (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] National Agriculture Day, which is March 25th this…
Farm Bureau Hosts Governor Candidate Forums throughout Rural Arizona
Four rural county Farm Bureaus (Cochise, Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma) will host GOP Arizona Governor Candidate Forums in March and April. The candidates will debate…
Study Says Your Food Prices Could Go Up without Labor Reform
An approach to agricultural labor reform that focuses solely on immigration enforcement would raise food prices over five years by an additional 5 to 6…
How Climate Change is Affecting Our Farmers – The Lessons
[caption id="attachment_10484" align="alignright" width="300"] Find out the impact climate change could have on farmers (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] Over the past few weeks, we have…
How Climate Change is Affecting Our Farmers – The Challenges
[caption id="attachment_10444" align="alignright" width="300"] Find out how climate change impacts your local produce (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] The success of farms and ranches has always been…
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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What Are Local Food Movements: Here’s the Lowdown
Local food movements have gained significant traction in recent years, as communities across the globe strive to reconnect with their food sources, support local economies,…
Pork on Your Plate: Budget-Friendly Cuts with Big Flavor
When it comes to putting affordable, flavorful meals on the table, pork deserves a top spot on your grocery list. With various cost-effective and versatile…
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