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Beets Give You Needed Nutrients
By Julie Murphree, Director of Outreach and Sarah Hunt, Communications Intern Beets grow well in Arizona! When you go to an Arizona farmers…
Social Media Increases Sales for Local Farmers
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Imagine this: the sweet taste of strawberries, the zesty smell of citrus in the air, and that great…
Our Longtime Love of Local
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Much talk about “local” has spurred a multitude of conversations, especially during the pandemic of 2020. But,…
What’s in Season During an Arizona Summer?
Do you know what’s in season this summer? Check out this chart below to see what locally grown produce is in season and readily available…
Play Ball!! Pack a Picnic for Spring Training
Spring is in full swing here in Arizona and that means citrus trees are full of fruit, farmer’s markets have well stocked stalls, and major…
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…
54+ Apps for the Foodie on the Go
With hundreds of applications related to food and available for iPhones and Androids, it is difficult to decide which is right for you. Remember the…
Thanksgiving Dinner-Arizona Style
The Thanksgiving dinner is a great time for friends and family to gather to celebrate the year while feasting on a Thanksgiving meal, lovingly prepared.…
14 Tips for Shopping at an Arizona Farmer’s Market
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Whether you’re a veteran of your local farmers’ market or trying one out for the first time this weekend,…
Opportunities Abound for Farmers to Sell Products to the Direct Market
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Yuma farmer Tim Dunn of Tim Dunn Farms already grew a number of crops. These included seed and specialty…
See How Easily You Can Talk to An Arizona Farmer
It started simply because families want to visit with farmers. Most got the bug at today’s farmers’ markets. But many want to continue the conversation.…
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