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What’s in Season in December?
December brings lots of chances for entertaining, potluck dinners, and time with friends and family. You can make the most of these opportunities by using…
Arizona Farm Bureau Tells the Arizona Agriculture Story on KTAR’s “Rosie on the House”
Arizona Farm Bureau was recently on the radio. This time KTAR’s Rosie on the House had us call in and talk about Arizona agirculture and Arizona Farmers’ Markets.…
Brace Yourself for the Bacon Shortage
Is a BLT going to cost you as much as caviar or lobster in the coming months? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is no question in…
Good News For Holiday Food Shopping… Food Prices Down!
This quarter’s Stretch Your Dollar menu and recipes are available on fillyourplate.org Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are down in the third…
Prevent Kitchen Fires: 5 Simple Tips
Follow these simple steps to help keep your kitchen fire safe (Photo credit: Wikipedia) According to the National Fire Protection Association, every year, there are…
September 2012 FoodieCast: The Pork Shortage. Is There Really Cause For Concern?
Welcome to this special edition of FoodieCast. FoodieCast scans the nation’s food scene to talk with leading producers, chefs, marketers, industry representatives and consumers to bring you…
Day of Prayer for Those Affected by Drought
American Farm Bureau Federation (Photo credit: Wikipedia) This Thursday, Aug. 23, the American Farm Bureau Federation will be asking Americans to remember the many individuals…
Arizona Farm Bureau Releases New Set of Strategies for Arizona Families to Stretch Their Food Dollars in Light of Midwest Drought
American Farm Bureau Federation (Photo credit: Wikipedia) In light of recent food prices and anticipated future price increases due to widespread drought in the Midwest…
Demand for Fresh, Local Food Drives Farmers’ Market Growth
Buy locally and support your local farmers at your local Farmers’ Markets (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Agriculture Department said the number of farmers’ markets in…
Food Prices Increase Slightly in the Second Quarter of 2012
This quarter’s Stretch Your Dollar menu and recipes are available on fillyourplate.org Sirloin tip roast rose the most in price this last quarter Arizona retail…
Public-Private Partnership Will Improve Cocoa Production
USDA has announced that it will expand its partnership with the World Cocoa Foundation to improve cocoa production in developing countries worldwide, stimulating economic growth…
Happy Birthday USDA!
On May 15th, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) celebrated its 150th anniversary, kicking off a series of events to commemorate the creation of…
What’s in Your Dinner? Raising Awareness about Food Allergies
More so than at any other time in our collective memory, food allergies are a topic of conversation from the national news channels to the…
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