Fill Your Plate Now Podcast
Arizona’s Climate: Why We Are Successful at Growing Almost Everything, Episode 17
Arizona’s unique climate offers a remarkable advantage for growing an astonishing variety of healthy foods and heat-tolerant crops, making it a powerhouse in agricultural diversity. In “Arizona’s Climate: Why We Are Successful at Growing Almost Everything,” hosts Julie Murphree, a seasoned agriculturalist and communications expert with the Arizona Farm Bureau, and Tammy Baker, M.S., RDN, a respected nutritionist, dive into the reasons behind this success on their engaging platform, Fill Your Plate Now. Together, they explore how Arizona’s abundant sunshine—over 300 days a year—combined with its diverse microclimates, from low deserts to high plateaus, creates ideal conditions for year-round cultivation. They discuss the state’s ability to produce everything from leafy greens and melons to valuable crops like cotton, spotlighting heat-tolerant varieties that thrive in arid conditions. Murphree brings insights into innovative farming practices.
New Beginnings; It’s Springtime! Basic Healthy Options, Episode 16
Springtime heralds a season of renewal and fresh starts, making it the perfect time to embrace new beginnings in health…
Simple Strategies for Modifying Your Behavior & Succeeding with Your Healthy Diet, Episode 15
Achieving lasting health and wellness is less about drastic diets and more about sustainable, intentional changes to your daily habits.…
Age Like a Pro: Unlock the Secrets to a Vibrant, Healthy Life, Episode 14
Healthy aging is a dynamic process that involves maintaining physical vitality, mental sharpness, and overall well-being as we grow older.…
Sizzling Secrets of Local Beef A Mouthwatering Celebration, Episode 13
May is Beef Month! Join Fill Your Plate Now and Wyatt Ross from Windmill Mountain Ranch as we dive into…
Protecting the Thin Green Line, Episode 12
In agriculture, these guardians of the Thin Green Line, farmers, rise with courage and conviction, cultivating a legacy of American…
Gut Feeling: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Digestive Health, Episode 11
Discover the power of your gut in “Gut Feeling: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Digestive Health.” Dive into the fascinating…
Farm Fresh Secrets: How Mom Kept Us Healthy and Thriving, Episode 10
Discover the wholesome wisdom of farm life in this podcast episode, where we dive into how mom (Julie’s mother, Pennee)…
The Carnivore Diet: The Mighty Meat Diet, Episode 9
We unleash the power of protein in this podcast exploring “The Carnivore Diet: The Mighty Meat Diet!” Dive into the…
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