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Just in Time for Spring, Gardening Calendar
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03.25.2015

Just in Time for Spring, Gardening Calendar

Spring, the season of hope! After all, what is a garden about if not hope for the future?   For many Americans, it is also…

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Support Your Local Farmers’ Market
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08.18.2014

Support Your Local Farmers’ Market

Know these tips to help you have the best experience while shopping at your local farmer’s market (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) National Farmers’ Market Week was held in recognition…

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Let Us Help You Find a Farmers Market
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07.16.2014

Let Us Help You Find a Farmers Market

Don’t miss these facts about our local Arizona Farmer’s Markets (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Arizona’s year round growing season means we have awesome access to farmers’…

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Are You One of the New Faces of Farming and Ranching?
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07.11.2014

Are You One of the New Faces of Farming and Ranching?

Make sure you submit this application if you’re a new face of farming and ranching. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance is on a nationwide…

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The Changing Face of the Farmer’s Market
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06.09.2014

The Changing Face of the Farmer’s Market

Check out these new ways Farmer’s Markets are adapting to their clientele (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The number of farmers’ markets both here in Arizona and…

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Pat Duncan to host  “Farmer in the House” Dinner Series
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04.29.2014

Pat Duncan to host “Farmer in the House” Dinner Series

“Farmer in the House” will be on Wednesday, April 30th, and it was well worth the wait. Every year, Pat Duncan of Duncan’s Trading Company sets out…

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Looking for Ways to Manage Your Land? There’s an App for That – Round 2
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04.16.2014

Looking for Ways to Manage Your Land? There’s an App for That – Round 2

Check out these farming apps to help you farm your land. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Earlier this year, we took a look at how the “app”…

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14 Ways to Celebrate National Agriculture Day
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03.25.2014

14 Ways to Celebrate National Agriculture Day

Here are tips on how you can celebrate Ag Day (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) National Agriculture Day, which is March 25th this year, provides all Arizonians…

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Duncan’s “Farmer in the House” 2014 Spring Schedule Announced
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03.04.2014

Duncan’s “Farmer in the House” 2014 Spring Schedule Announced

  Duncan’s Trading Company is excited to announce that this year’s “Farmer in the House” spring dining schedule is finally set, with a stellar group…

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5 Ways to Fit Organic Food into Your Budget
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01.27.2014

5 Ways to Fit Organic Food into Your Budget

If you’re trying to stick to an organic diet, follow these tips to be the most effective (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) There is no question that…

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Ask a Farmer: Why are Tomatoes Picked Green in Commercial Production?
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10.01.2013

Ask a Farmer: Why are Tomatoes Picked Green in Commercial Production?

Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #8 “Why are tomatoes picked green in commercial production?”    This is a great…

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Ask a Farmer: How Do We Get Kids Interested in Farming?
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09.24.2013

Ask a Farmer: How Do We Get Kids Interested in Farming?

Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #7 “How do we get our kids interested in farming?”  (This was posed by…

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4 Reasons to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week
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08.12.2013

4 Reasons to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week

Farmers Markets are a great place to shop (Photo credit: ianmalcm) If you are looking for the best tasting, freshest food around, you  can check…

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