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Secrets to Stress-Free Homemade Family Dinners
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] One thing you can do to make dinner time less stressful is to plan ahead what meals to cook for the…
Top 10 Foods to Alleviate Stress
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Vitamin C is a great immune system booster but it also helps repair damage that cortisol can cause in the brain.…
ATTENTION: Farm and Ranch Families! AZFB Night With the Diamondbacks!
Come out to the ballpark for a night with Arizona Farm Bureau families! Come watch the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Colorado Rockies on April…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Cattle
A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-producing areas in the United States, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa. Earlier versions…
Then and Now: Food Prices Over the Past 100 Years
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] There are drastic differences in the food people at in 1913 and the food we eat today. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There…
How Not to Eat When Something’s Eating You
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] What snack do you reach for when you are stressed? (Photo credit: jeffadair)[/caption] April is Stress Awareness Month which has us…
Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Sherry Saylor
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What’s in Season in April?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] This month, try a recipe using in season leeks. (Photo credit: karenandbrademerson) [/caption] This month there will be a bunch of…
Don’t Miss Out on the Root Vegetable Renaissance
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Arizona farmers offer a vast array of deliciously healthy root vegetables. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] With the exception of the white potato…
FoodieCast: Duck Eggs
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Salted duck egg (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Welcome to this month’s FoodieCast. In March’s podcast, AFBF’s Miranda McDaniel takes a deeper look…
10 Ways to Fill Your Day with Fruits and Vegetables (Part 1)
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Less than 25% of us even come close to eating the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption]…
When it Comes to Yogurt…It’s All Greek to Me
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Do you know the differences between types of yogurt? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] You can barely turn on the TV without seeing…
Little Known Facts About Lettuce
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] November through March, 90% of the nation’s lettuce comes from Arizona. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] March means more fresh locally grown fruits…
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What Are Local Food Movements: Here’s the Lowdown
Local food movements have gained significant traction in recent years, as communities across the globe strive to reconnect with their food sources, support local economies,…
Pork on Your Plate: Budget-Friendly Cuts with Big Flavor
When it comes to putting affordable, flavorful meals on the table, pork deserves a top spot on your grocery list. With various cost-effective and versatile…
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