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What Kids Can Learn from Gardening
Gardening is a great way to get outdoor time with the whole family. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is a wealth of knowledge and learning opportunities…
Delicious Ways to Use Arizona Dairy
June is National Dairy Month so pick your favorite recipe and celebrate with dairy lovers across the nation! (Photo credit: Wikipedia) June is National Dairy…
How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier (Continued)
Photo courtesy of Litchfield Elementary District By Ashley Schimke Farm to School & School Garden Program Specialist for Arizona Department of Education Arizona Farm Bureau…
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Bell Peppers
Do you know the differences between types of bell peppers? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When most people talk about peppers, they are referring to the hot,…
6 Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids Outdoors this Summer
Geocaching can be a fun way for families to connect this summer.(Photo credit: Wikipedia) One of the biggest differences between today’s children and those of…
What’s In Season in June?
Eat fresh, local green beans this June (Photo credit: Wikipedia) As we head into the summer months, we can expect to begin seeing the higher…
Farmers’ Markets Create Win-Win-Win
American Farm Bureau Federation (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Robert Giblin, occasional contributor to American Farm Bureau’s “Focus on Agriculture,” suggests that Farmers’ Markets create “Win-Win-Win.” Well,…
How to Eat Like a Locavore
Here are some tips to get you started with your locavore adventure. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It seems like there are so many different styles of…
8 Ways to Put the Pizzazz Back in Pizza Night
Follow these tips to have a pizza night full of pizzazz in your house! (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If there is one dinner that everyone in…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Sheep & Lambs
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…
Cooking Tools: A Chef’s Guide to Knives
Knowing which tool to use in the kitchen while you are cooking can make a big difference in both the quality and the safety of…
How to Grow Your Own Tomatoes
Follow these tips to grow tomatoes in the Arizona desert. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When it comes to home gardening, tomatoes are one of the plants…
Take a Peek in the FYP Video Vault
We love to talk about food. We also love to talk about how our Arizona farmers and ranchers work hard every day to help Arizona…
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What Nutrition Does Cauliflower Have: The Culinary Chameleon
Cauliflower doesn’t get its due. But I’m here to change that. At first glance, cauliflower looks like a cloud or a brain, but it’s really…
What Nutrition Does Lettuce Have: A Comprehensive Guide
Since Pinal, Maricopa and Yuma counties are gearing up for leafy greens season here in Arizona, it’s only appropriate that we should focus on the…
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