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Resilience of American Agriculture: Innovation, Diversity, & Growing Markets
The drought of 2012 is the most serious to impact U.S. agriculture since 1988. The illustrations help show the resiliency of the US agriculture…
What Factors Impact Food Prices? Part 2
Many different factors affect the prices of food. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) In today’s world of 24 hours news and possible calamities around every corner, consumers…
The Incredible, Edible Egg
If you are a child of the 1970’s, the title of this post likely conjures up a childhood memory or two. The catchy jingle used…
What Factors Impact Food Prices? – Part 1
There has been a lot of talk on the news lately about how this news story or that news story will definitely result in the…
Ask a Farmer: Am I Getting the Freshest Produce?
Ask a Farmer: Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #2 From Arizona Mom, Katie: How do I know I’m getting the freshest produce? …
And the Winner Is…..Hosting an Outstanding Oscar Party
Follow these tips to host an outstanding Oscar Party (Photo credit: cliff1066™) Some people look forward to February because of the Big Game also known…
9 Great Ways to Celebrate Love this Valentine’s Day
Regardless your season of life, follow these tips to make it a memorable Valentine’s Day. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Throughout the various stages of our life,…
Looking for Great Food? It May Be Closer than You Think
Every now and then everyone finds themselves stuck in a rut, especially when it comes to the food we feed our family. We may have…
Checking In with the Celebrity Chefs of Fill Your Plate
Ground black pepper is just one of the ingredients chef Charles Wiley can’t live without.(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Last year, we spotlighted some of our local celebrity…
Getting Creative with Kale!
Meet one of Arizona agriculture’s Kale Farmers, Brett Hunt of Rousseau Farms (image provided by AZFB) If you have been to a farmer’s market this…
Creative Ways to Celebrate National Pie Day
Here are some creative ways to celebrate National Pie Day (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Sometimes it seems that we are a country divided and it feels…
My Plate: How Your Tax Dollars Can Help You Live Healthier
USDA MyPlate nutritional guide replaces the decade-old Food Pyramid. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) As we move through the first month of the New Year, you may…
What’s in Season in December?
December brings lots of chances for entertaining, potluck dinners, and time with friends and family. You can make the most of these opportunities by using…
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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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