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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
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Is a BLT going to cost you as much as caviar or lobster in the coming months? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There…
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
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these simple steps to help keep your kitchen fire safe (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] According to the National Fire Protection Association,…
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
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] American Farm Bureau Federation (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] This Thursday, Aug. 23, the American Farm Bureau Federation will be asking Americans to…
Arizona Farm Bureau Releases New Set of Strategies for Arizona Families to Stretch Their Food Dollars in Light of Midwest Drought
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] American Farm Bureau Federation (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] In light of recent food prices and anticipated future price increases due to widespread…
Demand for Fresh, Local Food Drives Farmers’ Market Growth
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Buy locally and support your local farmers at your local Farmers’ Markets (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] The Agriculture Department said the number…
Food Prices Increase Slightly in the Second Quarter of 2012
This quarter’s Stretch Your Dollar menu and recipes are available on fillyourplate.org [caption id="attachment_5567" align="alignright" width="300"] Sirloin tip roast rose the most in price this…
Public-Private Partnership Will Improve Cocoa Production
[caption id="attachment_5316" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Cocoa beans (image via google)"][/caption] USDA has announced that it will expand its partnership with the World Cocoa Foundation to improve…
Happy Birthday USDA!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Seal of the United States Department of Agriculture (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] On May 15th, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
What’s in Your Dinner? Raising Awareness about Food Allergies
[caption id=”” align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”Food types likely to cause allergic reactions in adults in Sweden: drupe, cheese, nuts, wine, apples, and shellfish. Svenska: Födoämnen som…
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What Nutrition is in Mushrooms? Nature’s Low-Calorie Powerhouses
Mushrooms have long been a curiosity, popping up in fairy tales as enchanted homes for woodland creatures or as potent ingredients in ancient potions. But…
What Nutrition Does Corn Have? Kernel by Kernel
In Arizona, we grow two kinds of corn: sweet corn and field corn. Sweet corn is grown for human consumption, and the field corn is…
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