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Farming Family Holiday Traditions
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Have you ever noticed that as Christmas dinner starts, so do the stories? Mom talks about work and…
16 Remarkable Facts about Cows for National Cow Appreciation Day
July 14th is National Cow Appreciation Day. This is a day set aside to serve as a reminder of how special cows are. In recent…
Are You Hungry for not Just Any Tomato?
[caption id="attachment_5374" align="alignright" width="300" caption="What's your favorite type of tomato? (image via Fill Your Plate)"][/caption] By Monica of Crooked Sky Farms The best thing about…
Superstitions on the Farm
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] What’s your most held superstition? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] It seems like Friday the 13th is one of the only things that…
H-4 Ranch Presents the 4th Annual Driving and Harnessing Clinic
[caption id="attachment_4036" align="alignleft" width="307" caption="Come refine your skills at the 2012 H-4 Ranch Harnessing and Driving Clinic"][/caption] Don’t miss out on being a part of…
Managing a Healthy Herd Ensures Safe Milk Supply
[caption id=”” align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”Cows as typically seen on dairy farms. How do farmers keep illnesses from spreading to your milk? Image via…
Freaky, Fantastic Fennel
By Kelly Saxer, Desert Roots Farm As I go over the Fall planting schedule here at Desert Roots Farm, I see fennel on the list and…
Producing Milk is More Than Just Milking Cows
[caption id="attachment_3921" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Joe Serrano, part owner of Joharra Dairy in Casa Grande is working hard to maintain healthy and productive dairy cows."][/caption] It…
Making High Quality Milk Begins with Healthy Cows
At Arizona dairy farms the health and wellbeing of the cows is everyone’s number one priority. From the minute the sun comes up, the dedicated…
Mortimer Family Farms Brings Back The Pumpkins!
[caption id="attachment_3351" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Mortimer Family Farms is celebrating Fall with a huge Pumpkin Festival in October!"][/caption] Mortimer Family Farms announces their Pumpkin Festival to…
Food Trends & Social Media
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau The Food Channel’s Kay Compton-Logsdon recently shared some top food trends. The Food Channel’s vice president and editor-in-chief made…
Ice Cream was Made for Arizona: A List of Some of Our Favorite Places to Buy It!
[caption id=”attachment_3080″ align=”alignleft” width=”300″ caption=”Despite the rise in costs of ingredients, ice cream makers are offering products families can afford. (Image courtesy of Robyn…
There’s Something Special about Summer Food
Picture this: The sky is that glorious shade of blue that only seems to be possible on cloudless days. The temperature is hot, but not…
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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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