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What’s in Season in July
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07.13.2012

What’s in Season in July

It’s July which means hot days, warm nights, and delicious, home grown fruits and vegetables.  Check your local grocery store’s produce section for locally grown…

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Interesting Information about Arizona Agriculture
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07.06.2012

Interesting Information about Arizona Agriculture

When people picture Arizona, they see the desert, the Grand Canyon, and lots of cactus.  What they don’t realize is that Arizona is much more…

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Planning the Perfect 4th of July Party
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07.02.2012

Planning the Perfect 4th of July Party

There is no better time to have a picnic or a party than on July 4th as we celebrate the creation of our great nation. …

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Great Outdoors Month Offers Great Opportunities
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06.29.2012

Great Outdoors Month Offers Great Opportunities

Two of the best things about living in Arizona are the natural beauty all around us and the kind of climate that lets us enjoy…

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Top 6 Summer Picks for Local Arizona Foods
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06.22.2012

Top 6 Summer Picks for Local Arizona Foods

Summer is here and fresh, fabulous food is available all over Arizona.  Whether you are relaxing by the pool, grabbing a bite on your lunch…

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Get Down with Dairy this Month
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06.18.2012

Get Down with Dairy this Month

Eat dairy in June in honor of National Dairy Month (Photo credit: whole foods) June is National Dairy Month and organizations including the International Dairy…

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Cooking Out While Camping Out
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06.15.2012

Cooking Out While Camping Out

As the summer season gets under way and the temperature continues to climb, families are looking for ways to have fun and beat the heat…

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Make Everyday Eat Your Veggies Day
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06.11.2012

Make Everyday Eat Your Veggies Day

As a society, we are missing the mark when it comes to the nutritional guidelines recommended by the USDA.  A study entitled State of the…

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Celebrate Dairy Month With Gourmet Milkshakes Created By Local Chefs
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06.05.2012

Celebrate Dairy Month With Gourmet Milkshakes Created By Local Chefs

As part of the June Dairy Month campaign by the Dairy Council of Arizona, chefs across the valley are creating gourmet milkshakes and featuring them at…

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What’s In Season in June?
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06.04.2012

What’s In Season in June?

When it comes to access to fresh, locally grown produce, it doesn’t get much better than living in Arizona.  June brings higher temps and some…

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Celebrating the Centennial: God Didn’t Make the Land for the Purpose of One Single Species
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05.30.2012

Celebrating the Centennial: God Didn’t Make the Land for the Purpose of One Single Species

  Arizona Farm Bureau continues its “Celebrating the Centennial” Series with the fifth article, “God Didn’t Make the Land for the Purpose of one Single…

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How to Eat for High Blood Pressure
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05.28.2012

How to Eat for High Blood Pressure

Two thirds of our population are affected by high blood pressure (Image via Wikipedia) One in four Americans is affected by high blood pressure.  However,…

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6 Ways to Celebrate National Hamburger Month
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05.25.2012

6 Ways to Celebrate National Hamburger Month

Get your grills going and get ready to pay homage to one of America’s most beloved foods, the burger.  May is National Hamburger Month and…

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