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Internationally Renowned Aerobatic Pilot: Celebrity Q&A
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01.13.2011

Internationally Renowned Aerobatic Pilot: Celebrity Q&A

Fill Your Plate’s “Celebrity Q&A” Features Kellie and Kirby Chambliss, an internationally-renowned aerobatic couple. Kellie, Kirby’s wife, highlights her love for Arizona cooking and how…

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12.29.2010

‘Tis the Season to Celebrate Citrus Fruits

While an apple a day may keep the doctor away, citrus fruits have long been known as a tasty and nutritious part of a daily…

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Christmas Traditions on the Farm VI: The Christmas We Dressed the Chickens
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12.22.2010

Christmas Traditions on the Farm VI: The Christmas We Dressed the Chickens

Next in the series. Oyster stew was first in the series. Second in the series here. Third in the series here. Fourth in the series here. Fifth in the…

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Christmas Tree Farmers: A Giving Lot
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12.21.2010

Christmas Tree Farmers: A Giving Lot

By John Hart, American Farm Bureau Federation Of all the traditions and symbols of Christmas, nothing is more enduring than the Christmas tree. Displayed in…

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Christmas Traditions on the Farm V: Daddy Hooks Up the Sled to the Tractor
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12.17.2010

Christmas Traditions on the Farm V: Daddy Hooks Up the Sled to the Tractor

By Pennee Murphree, former Arizona cotton, wheat and alfalfa farmer Visiting my grandparents in Gilbert, Iowa, was always fun, but Christmas Day was really exciting.…

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Christmas Traditions on the Farm IV: Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Spirit is as Strong as Santa’s!
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12.16.2010

Christmas Traditions on the Farm IV: Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Spirit is as Strong as Santa’s!

Next in the series. Oyster stew was first in the series. Second in the series here. Third in the series here. By Julie Murphree, Arizona…

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Christmas Traditions on the Farm III: Reindeer layover on Cameron’s Ranch
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12.14.2010

Christmas Traditions on the Farm III: Reindeer layover on Cameron’s Ranch

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Kacie Tomerlin of Arizona Legacy Beef remembers as a child how Santa made her family’s ranch a layover for the…

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Christmas Traditions on the Farm II: One Ranch Family Delights in the Children’s Excitement
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12.13.2010

Christmas Traditions on the Farm II: One Ranch Family Delights in the Children’s Excitement

Next in the Series. Oyster stew was first in the series. By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Their family is young; their traditions are new but…

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Christmas Traditions on the Farm: Oyster Stew on Christmas Eve
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12.10.2010

Christmas Traditions on the Farm: Oyster Stew on Christmas Eve

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Ever since I can remember, Mom made oyster stew on Christmas Eve. As adults, we still ask Mom to do…

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12.07.2010

Arizona Cotton Harvest as Experienced by Jan D’Atri

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Jan D’Atri, local media celebrity, had fallen in love with Arizona agriculture. She’s weaving it into just about everything…

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12.02.2010

Move Over Ordinary Rice Casseroles, Here Comes Arroz Con Chile Verde

By Jan D’Atri, Arizona Agriculture Advocate Move over ordinary rice casseroles. I may have brought you a new favorite. I presented this dish to family…

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12.01.2010

Holiday Events at Superstition Farm- Fun for the Whole Family!

Moo-ey Christmas at Superstition Farm Superstition Farm is hosting its 3rd Annual Moo-ey Christmas event again this year; bigger and better than ever. Come visit…

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11.30.2010

25th Annual Poinsettia Festival in Phoenix

A great way to kick off your holiday is with the color of the season and those colors are showcased at the Gardner’s World 25th…

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