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Arizona Rural Leadership Program is Accepting Applications
Project CENTRL, Arizona’s Center for Rural Leadership, is accepting applications for Class 21 through June 1, 2011. The mission of Project CENTRL is to assist…

Perceptions Have Changed
[caption id=”attachment_2461″ align=”alignright” width=”366″ caption=”A 1-hour presentation was put together by Arizona Farm Bureau’s Agriculture in the Classroom (AZFB AITC) Program to dispel some of…
Pending Trade Agreements Could Bring Millions of Dollars to Arizona’s Economy
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Study Conducted for Arizona Farm Bureau also indicates improved job creation if Korean, Colombia and Panama Free Trade…
Devastating Floods Temper Spring Optimism
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Guest Editorial By John Hart, American Farm Bureau Federation Nothing enlivens a farmer’s spirit of optimism and hope…

5 Reasons Farm Subsidies Aren’t Making America Fat
It is a common misconception that Federal subsidies for farmers are causing the increased incidence of obesity in America by creating an artificial price gap…

Mortimer Family Farms Establishes Roots on the Site Formerly Known as Young’s Farms
[caption id=”attachment_2398″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”Sharla and Gary Mortimer are making this a family affair with their four kids helping make Mortimer Family Farms as special…
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…
America’s Heartland Still Breaking Ground on TV’s Frontiers
By Erik L. Ness Never in the history of television has there been a show with the scope and unique purpose like America’s Heartland. This…

Growing Your Story: 2011 Women in Ag Leadership Conference
June 3rd Leadership Conference Promises to Advance the Cause of Agriculture By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau Arizona agriculturalists have a great story to…
How to Make the Most of the “Stretch Your Food Dollar” Menus: Rising Food Prices #3
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="185" caption="Image by Truthout.org via Flickr"][/caption] Third in a series. The first is here. The second is here. By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona…

If They Have to Use Undercover Videos, They’re Yanking Our Chain
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Come on. If the group has to use undercover videos, you know they’re yanking your chain. The animal advocacy…
Speakers Announced for the Women in Ag Leadership Conference
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="180" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau Mark your calendar for the 2011 Women in Ag Conference…

Arizona Agriculture: A Snapshot
Editor’s Note: Arizona Farm Bureau’s Joe Sigg recently spoke before the Arizona House of Representative’s Agriculture & Water Committee. His presentation follows:By Joe Sigg,…
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