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National Asparagus Month
May is National Asparagus Month. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of enjoying this delicious vegetable, this is a great excuse to start! Asparagus…
Arizona Agritourism
When people think Arizona, usually they imagine it as one big, hot, dusty, barren desert. Most people are surprised to learn that agriculture provides $17.1…
Golden Rule Vineyards Wine Release Party
When you think “vineyard”, Arizona probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But nestled cozily in Cochise County is the Golden Rule Vineyards.…
Aquaponics: Is this the farm of the future?
What exactly is Aquaponics? Aquaponics is the combination of recirculation aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (the soil-less growing of plants). It is an integrated system…
Mesquite Flour, an Arizona Native
The last 15 years have seen the arrival or rediscovery of such ‘designer’ flours as mesquite flour, rice flour, amaranth flour, even chickpea flour, each…
Fun Facts about Cotton
When I say “cotton”, most of you will think of blue jeans. Ubiquitous, comfortable, sturdy but sexy, these garments have remained true to their 18th…
It’s Contest Time! Send in Photos of Your Beloved Farm Dog
The Arizona Farm Bureau knows that a dog is man’s best friend… and a farm boy’s best buddy. We would love to see photos of…
5 Ways to Bring the Farm to School
(Photo courtesy of National Farm to School Network) In 2010, Congress designated October as National Farm to School Month celebrate those who practice growing their…
Are You One of the New Faces of Farming and Ranching?
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance is on a nationwide search for the new “Faces of Farming & Ranching.” These stand-out farmers and ranchers will put a real…
Looking for Ways to Manage Your Land? There’s an App for That – Round 2
Earlier this year, we took a look at how the “app” culture is helping Arizona farmers manage their land by introducing some of the best…
14 Ways to Celebrate National Agriculture Day
National Agriculture Day, which is March 25th this year, provides all Arizonians with a great opportunity to offer thanks for the local farmers and ranchers…
Study Says Your Food Prices Could Go Up without Labor Reform
An approach to agricultural labor reform that focuses solely on immigration enforcement would raise food prices over five years by an additional 5 to 6…
How Climate Change is Affecting Our Farmers – The Lessons
Over the past few weeks, we have been talking about how climate change is expected to affect our farmers based on our current understanding…
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Spring Cleaning Your Cupboards: A Hilarious Adventure Awaits!
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications Picture this: the sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and you’ve got that itch to tackle…
The Power of Protein and Fiber: How Your Diet Could Improve Your Sleep
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications A good night’s sleep is often elusive in our fast-paced world, but new research…
