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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…
Reversing the Obesity Trend
You can’t turn on the news or open your favorite news website without hearing about the alarming obesity rate in America’s children and adults. Many theories exist…
Blueberries: More Bang for Your Buck
If you are looking to stretch your food dollar while offering your family healthy options for desert and snacks, you can get a big bang…
5 Ways to Make Healthier French Fries
America has long had a love-love relationship with french fries. Nothing is more perfect on a Sunday afternoon than a juicy burger, a cold drink,…
Watch Out Cheddar, You’ve Got Some Competition!
Watch out cheddar, there’s a new cheese in town. Last year, the American Cheese Society saw 139 entries in its annual cheese competition for chevre, otherwise…
The Tradition of the Family Dinner Table and its Health Benefits
When was the last time the entire family sat down together at the dinner table? And not just on Sundays. Years ago, it was unheard…
10 Amazing Things about Asparagus
1. In a Class All its Own The asparagus plant was originally part of the lily family, the Liliaceae, like onions and leeks but was recently…
Potatoes Pack a Powerful Punch in the School Lunch Debate
In 2012, the contents of your children’s school lunch will be changing and it may no longer feature white potatoes in any form. The new School Lunch…
My Top 10 List of Summer Veggies
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau It’s summertime. Well, almost. So below are my top 10 Arizona vegetables for summer. I’m going to make sure…
The Secret Weapon in the Happy Meal Wars: Parents
Parents around the country are concerned about the continued rise in the rate of childhood obesity and worry about what they need to do to…
5 Reasons Farm Subsidies Aren’t Making America Fat
It is a common misconception that Federal subsidies for farmers are causing the increased incidence of obesity in America by creating an artificial price gap…
5 Ways Your Diet Can Relieve Stress
If you are like us, your stress level is at an all time high and you are beginning to feel the effects of prolonged stress…
Fresh Arizona Fruit: More than Just Desserts
Most people think of fruit as an afternoon snack or as the sweetest parts of the dessert cart. As attitudes about the health benefits and…
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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
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