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Celebrate Heart Health Month with some delicious recipes this February. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) February is traditionally associated with hearts because Valentine’s Day falls right in the middle of the month.  But starting February 1st, we all have another reason to…

USDA MyPlate nutritional guide replaces the decade-old Food Pyramid.  (Photo credit: Wikipedia) As we move through the first month of the New Year, you may be looking for help in losing weight and building a healthier lifestyle.  If this sounds…

Exercise caution while grilling this summer. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The only thing hotter than Arizona this time of year is the great local food for grilling you can get from the farmers market and grocery store.  From steak and eggplant…

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau You’ve resolved to exercise more in the New Year.  What have you planned to do about the way you eat?  You can incorporate five simple New Year resolutions and dramatically improve the way you…

Last week, Diane Sawyer interviewed Jaycee Dugard, the California woman who was kidnapped at 11 and held captive for 18 years, to hear her moving story and find out how she and her family are moving through the healing process. …

By Stewart Truelsen, American Farm Bureau Federation   Isn’t it about time we praised All-American food, the food we like to eat at a picnic or outdoor barbeque? We’re talking about hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, sweet corn, potato salad, fresh fruit,…

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 up in the arena. Grandpa liked flash and showmanship. He bought the horse.   Ginger…

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau In speaking with nutritionists and Arizona farm families about food choices, many suggested that we approach our food choices more holistically. But what does that mean? Keep it simple. Healthy Food Choices To eat…

Photo courtesy of USDA Healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle are not about deprivation; it’s about moderation and variety. Living in Arizona offers easy access to year-round farmer’s markets and myriad options for in-season fruits, vegetables, access to beef, eggs…

With hundreds of applications related to food and available for iPhones and Androids, it is difficult to decide which is right for you.  Remember the ad ‘there’s an app for that?’  There really is an app for just about everything…

Part 2 of Getting Your Kids to Eat Healthy Did you know that seven out of ten boys and nine out of ten girls don’t get enough calcium in their diets? It’s not always easy to make certain your children…

Next time you are running from a beehive, consider this: you are witnessing about 60,000 bees that travel thousands of miles and visit millions of flowers to gather enough nectar to produce just one pound of honey. For most of…