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How to Make Your Own Popsicles
Follow these tips to make refreshing homemade popsicles this summer. (Photo credit: Growing a Green Family) Summer’s here, schools out, and there is no better…
8 Great Ways to Celebrate National Eat Your Veggies Day
English: veggies (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There are so many things to love about June and here at Fill Your Plate, one of our favorite things…
How to Make a Healthier Hamburger
Looking to eat a healthy, but delicious burger? Follow these tips for a healthy burger this summer. Summer’s here and the grillin’ is good! But…
Ask a Farmer: How Do You Give Back to The Community?
Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #6 “I’m all about giving back to the community: How do you give back?”…
Fix-Ahead Food for Your Summer Road Trip
Use these tips as you prepare fix-ahead foods for your summer road trip. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The idea of taking a road-trip across the state…
Ask a Farmer: Do You Sell Crops at Local Farmer’s Markets?
Ask a Farmer: Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #5 “Do you sell your crops at local farmer’s markets?” That’s a great question! Yes,…
Happy Birthday Blue Jeans!!
Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss formed a partnership to create a more durable pair of work pants that were reinforced with copper rivets at the…
What Kids Can Learn from Gardening
Gardening is a great way to get outdoor time with the whole family. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is a wealth of knowledge and learning opportunities…
Delicious Ways to Use Arizona Dairy
June is National Dairy Month so pick your favorite recipe and celebrate with dairy lovers across the nation! (Photo credit: Wikipedia) June is National Dairy…
Water Resources Development Act Infographic
Did you know 12,000 miles of inland waterways connect 41 states, moving more than 60% of grain exports from the field to your marketplace? The…
How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier (Continued)
Photo courtesy of Litchfield Elementary District By Ashley Schimke Farm to School & School Garden Program Specialist for Arizona Department of Education Arizona Farm Bureau…
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Bell Peppers
Do you know the differences between types of bell peppers? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When most people talk about peppers, they are referring to the hot,…
6 Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids Outdoors this Summer
Geocaching can be a fun way for families to connect this summer.(Photo credit: Wikipedia) One of the biggest differences between today’s children and those of…
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Are Nutrition Labels Accurate: Some Label Fables Exist
Food labels started as a straightforward tool: tell consumers what’s in a product so they can make informed choices. Over time, however, packages picked up…
How Nutrition Affects Mental Health: Key Nutrients
What if your daily mood, focus, and stress levels were shaped not just by your thoughts, but by what you eat? For years, mental health…
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