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Arizona Farm Bureau Tells the Arizona Agriculture Story on KTAR’s “Rosie on the House”
Arizona Farm Bureau was recently on the radio. This time KTAR’s Rosie on the House had us call in and talk about Arizona agirculture and Arizona Farmers’ Markets.…
Kids Can Now Explore Farmers’ Markets Online
The popular agricultural education gaming site MyAmericanFarm.org now includes an updated version of the Farmers’ Market Challenge, a game that helps students in kindergarten through fifth grade…
What’s in Season in Arizona This Fall?
Do you ever wonder what fresh fruit and vegetables you can plan on finding at the local Farmer’s Market or in your local grocery store…
Demand for Fresh, Local Food Drives Farmers’ Market Growth
Buy locally and support your local farmers at your local Farmers’ Markets (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Agriculture Department said the number of farmers’ markets in…
It’s National Farmer’s Market Week – Let’s Go Shopping
What’s your favorite thing to buy at the local farmers market? This year the USDA has selected the second week of August, from the 5th…
Announcing the opening of the new Back Street Farmers Market
The new Back Street Farmers Market opens June 23 & 24. Located just off route 169 in Prescott Valley/Dewey, one minute from the intersection of 69…
Healthy Foods: The Affordable Choice
By USDA Undersecretary Kevin Concannon Fresh fruits and vegetables? Key elements of a healthy diet, for sure. But many people of modest means, including those…
10 Tips for Saving Money on Food
For many American families food is one of the bigger items on their monthly budget. With prices steadily increasing, every family is looking for ways…
Tips for Better Nutrition on a Tight Budget
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Some contend that to eat healthy you must spend more. Not true! You just need to shop wisely. In…
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…
Farmer’s Markets in Phoenix Area, Open in Winter
One of the best things about living in Arizona is the almost year-round availability of freshly grown produce and other farm products. Unlike much of the…
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
The USDA has proclaimed this week to be National Farmers Market Week. (read the proclamation here) and for good reason! Farmers markets and other forms of direct to consumer agriculture total about…
Arizona Farmers and Farmers Market Vendors Wanted!
Editor’s note: The event is actually the 26th-27th of March. Contact Schnepf Farms for more info.
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