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Ask a Farmer: Should We Get Away From Industrial Farming and Back to the Family Farm?
Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #9 ” Shouldn’t we get away from industrial farming and back to the family farm?…

Retail Farmer Mark Freeman Talks about Arizona Agriculture
Below is the latest Farmer Blog from “The Voice” as posted on the Arizona Farm Bureau blog. Mark Freeman comes from a long-time, Arizona…

Take a Tour of Hickman’s Family Farms… From Home!
Coming soon, to a computer screen near you, you’ll be able to watch a virtual tour of Hickman’s Family Farms from the Comfort of your…

Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn
After more than five years in development, the Indiana State Museum is opening Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn this week, for…

Celebrate 70 Years of Farming and Fun with Schnepf Farms
Considered one of Arizona’s oldest operating family farms, Schnepf Farms continues to hit milestones as it celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Purchased for $25…
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How Farmers Use Cool Hours Irrigation to Conserve Water and Grow Your Food
Growing up on our family farm in Arizona, I remember my dad, Pat Murphree, carefully planning what he called “night irrigations.” He talked often about…

What Nutrition Does an Avocado Have? A Complete Guide to Avocado’s Nutritional Value
When I first started paying attention to nutrition for my fitness goals, I focused mostly on protein and carbs. Protein for muscle. Carbs for energy.…
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