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When the Worst Happens, How Will You Feed Your Family?
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09.27.2013

When the Worst Happens, How Will You Feed Your Family?

Are you prepared to feed your family if a disaster were to strike? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) September is National Preparedness Month which is a great…

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How What You Eat Can Affect Your Skin
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09.25.2013

How What You Eat Can Affect Your Skin

Do you know how what you eat impacts the quality of your skin? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The grocery store shelves are full of lotions, creams,…

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“Back to Basics” Nutrition Advice From Experts: Healthy Make and Takes
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09.17.2013

“Back to Basics” Nutrition Advice From Experts: Healthy Make and Takes

Editor’s Note: In the coming months Arizona Farm Bureau is finalizing a book regarding “Back to Basics” with nutrition and health advice from local nutritionists…

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Food FYI: Should You Wash Your Chicken?
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09.13.2013

Food FYI: Should You Wash Your Chicken?

Do you wash your chicken before cooking it? (photo credit: bigstockphoto.com) If you are like most home cooks in this country, you take a page…

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What’s in Season in September
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09.04.2013

What’s in Season in September

Add in season arugula to your salads this September! (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) It’s September which means summer is over and the kids have settled in…

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4 Things You Can Do This Month to Fight Childhood Obesity
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09.02.2013

4 Things You Can Do This Month to Fight Childhood Obesity

According to the CDC, 11% of Arizona high school age adolescents are obese. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) There is no question that childhood obesity is one…

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Dreaded Kitchen Pantry Clutter
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08.29.2013

Dreaded Kitchen Pantry Clutter

Follow these tips for organizing your pantry (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau Do you love to cook but your cluttered…

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Arizona Agricultural Exports
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08.28.2013

Arizona Agricultural Exports

From a cash receipt perspective, cotton is Arizona’s most valuable export with $360M (photo credit: Arizona Farm Bureau) China, Indonesia, and even Mexico may be…

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50 Fabulous Ways to Use Fennel
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08.26.2013

50 Fabulous Ways to Use Fennel

Try one of these delicious recipes to use delicious in season fennel. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) This month, we are shining the focus on fennel, one…

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Crazy for Cupcakes
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08.23.2013

Crazy for Cupcakes

Do you know the history behind the delicious cupcake? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) It seems like these days everyone is crazy for cupcakes!  Once relegated to…

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Jim Boyle Dairy Farm Presents BARN DANCE!
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08.22.2013

Jim Boyle Dairy Farm Presents BARN DANCE!

Come dance your boots off with special guest Jason Wyatt at Jim Boyle Dairy Farm! Friday evening, October 4th, doors will open at 5:30 p.m.…

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USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Cotton
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08.20.2013

USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Cotton

A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-producing areas in the United States, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa.  Earlier versions…

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Favorite Recipes From Fill Your Plate Moms: Pasta & Goat Cheese
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08.15.2013

Favorite Recipes From Fill Your Plate Moms: Pasta & Goat Cheese

Editor’s Note: We’ve asked some of our Fill Your Plate “Moms” to share some of their favorite recipes, especially those that can fill up the family and do…

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