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Category: On the Farm
Farm Fresh Apple Cider Flows at Brown’s Orchard
Located just a few miles off Interstate 10 in Willcox, Brown’s Orchard has been the home of heirloom apple and pear trees for almost 50 years. Mr. Brown, who…
It’s High Cotton but High Costs
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Arizona cotton farmers are beginning to make plans for this year’s harvest. And, if you’re curious about cotton because…
Peach Perfect Meal
Here in Arizona the sun shines and the fruit grows all year long. We are blessed with bountiful harvests that span longer growing seasons than…
Calling All YF&R Members
Staff Reports The Young Farmer and Rancher (YF&R) Program is looking for young agriculturists to compete in three contests to be held at their Annual…
Avoiding Hot Grease and Liquid Burns
By Tod Dennis, SCF Arizona Whether it is exposure to grease in a deep-fat fryer, a spilled cup of hot coffee or acid chemicals, people…
Arizona Farmers & Twitter
We decided to take a cue from a recent article from the Phoenix New Times, Phoenix Farmers Who Tweet. The article…
The Buzz about Bees
A new book coming out this month offers a unique look at the life of commercial beekeepers and the current state of commercial beekeeping in…
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…
Farmer John, Food Safety Begins with You
ADA rolls out voluntary training program focused on building an understanding of good agricultural practices. This article will appear in the May 2011 issue of…
On the Farm: Our Horse, Ginger
By Brent Murphree, Regional Communications Manager for Cotton Board One day grandpa Howard was at the sale barn. During the auction a sorrel filly reared…
Misconceptions About Agriculture
Issue: Globally, hunger is caused by a shortage of food. This is a misconception. Hunger is caused by economic, political and social reason more than…
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Dairy’s Superstar Sustainability Story
As June annually marks National Dairy Month, Arizona Farm Bureau and our dairy farmers would like to share some of our favorite facts about dairy…
How Nutrition Affects Physical Health: The Ultimate Guide to Fueling Your Body Right
I’ve experienced it more times than I can count. There are days when I wake up feeling energized, focused, and ready to take on whatever…
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