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National BBQ Month
When it comes to BBQ, everyone has their own ideas about what the right way to do it. Some people feel the only way to…
Make Memorial Day Memorable
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and a great reason to get your friends and family together for a cookout. It also offers…
Perfecting Your Pantry – 10 Things to Always Have on Hand
Check to see if you have these must haves in your pantry (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) One of the best ways that families can stretch their…
What’s In Season in May?
One of the many great things about living in Arizona is the abundant access to locally grown produce almost all year round. As we move…
Need a Speaker for Your Next Meeting or Event?
By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau The Arizona Agriculturalist Speakers’ Bureau is a non-profit program aimed at educating you and me about safe, affordable…
Let’s Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Although Cinco de Mayo festivities occur in many parts of the U.S. and are treated as celebrations of Mexican heritage and culture, Cinco de Mayo…
Arizona Farm Bureau Applauds the Department of Labor’s Decision to Withdraw Overreaching Child Labor Proposal
The Labor Department on Thursday announced in a statement that it was withdrawing proposed rules that would have prevented many young people from working in agriculture. Arizona…
Wine Country May Be Closer than You Think
The wine scene in Arizona is relatively new despite having a long history of regional winemaking that dates back to the Spanish missionaries in the…
Perfect Pecans
April is National Pecan month which is a great opportunity to celebrate this All-American nut. Pecan trees are the only major nut trees native to…
Food Prices Down Slightly in the First Quarter of 2012
This quarter’s Stretch Your Dollar menu and recipes are available on fillyourplate.org Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are down slightly in the first…
What’s In Season in April?
Here in Arizona, we are well into Spring and people across the state are enjoying the beautiful weather and awesome outdoors before the heat of…
New Arizona Law Makes it Easier for Farmers to Donate Nutritious Fresh Produce
New law will make it easier for farmers to donate their crops to charity. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Last week, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed into…
4 Great Ideas for Easter Dinner
What are you having for Easter dinner? Image via Wikipedia. Easter is only a couple days away and you may not be looking forward to…
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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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