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What’s in Season in October
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10.02.2013

What’s in Season in October

Work some of these in season produce into your meals this month (Photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) October means cooler weather and warmer food.   It means trading…

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Ask a Farmer: Why are Tomatoes Picked Green in Commercial Production?
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10.01.2013

Ask a Farmer: Why are Tomatoes Picked Green in Commercial Production?

Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #8 “Why are tomatoes picked green in commercial production?”    This is a great…

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Ask a Farmer: Do You Sell Crops at Local Farmer’s Markets?
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06.18.2013

Ask a Farmer: Do You Sell Crops at Local Farmer’s Markets?

Ask a Farmer:  Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #5 “Do you sell your crops at local farmer’s markets?” That’s a great question! Yes,…

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Top 10 Tips for a Fabulous Farmers Market Experience
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04.26.2013

Top 10 Tips for a Fabulous Farmers Market Experience

Follow these tips for a fabulous farmer’s market experience  (Photo credit: ianmalcm) Whether you are looking to support local farmers, trying to source your food…

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ATTENTION: Farm and Ranch Families! AZFB Night With the Diamondbacks!
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04.11.2013

ATTENTION: Farm and Ranch Families! AZFB Night With the Diamondbacks!

Come out to the ballpark for a night with Arizona Farm Bureau families! Come watch the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Colorado Rockies on April…

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Celebrating Green at Double Check Ranch
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03.05.2013

Celebrating Green at Double Check Ranch

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Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Why Clean a Marble?
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02.21.2013

Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Why Clean a Marble?

Advice from the Old Farmer’s Almanac:  “To clean a marble, use a solution of 3 tablespoons baking soda and one quart water.” The question I…

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Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Importance of Agriculture
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02.19.2013

Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Importance of Agriculture

“It will not be doubted that with reference either to individual or national welfare, AGRICULTURE is of primary importance.”  -President George Washington

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Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Brian Brett
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02.16.2013

Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Brian Brett

“Farming is a profession of hope.” -Brian Brett

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Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Freeman Family
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02.14.2013

Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Freeman Family

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Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Jason Perry
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02.09.2013

Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Jason Perry

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Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Jim Graham
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02.07.2013

Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Jim Graham

  “Our farmers deserve praise, not condemnation; and their efficiency should be cause for gratitude, not something for which they are penalized.” -President John F.…

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Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Kevin Rogers
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02.05.2013

Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Kevin Rogers

“Regardless of what type of farming operation we have, as farmers we all have the same goal; to produce safe, delicious, and sustainable food for…

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