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Juicy-Sweet, Watermelon Is The Perfect Summertime Treat
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06.05.2015

Juicy-Sweet, Watermelon Is The Perfect Summertime Treat

It is summer and that means lots of barbecues, grills, and campouts. A popular food at all of these is the watermelon. When you next…

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In Celebration of National Dairy Month, 15 Interesting Dairy Facts
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06.03.2015

In Celebration of National Dairy Month, 15 Interesting Dairy Facts

It is June, and that means that once again it is National Dairy Month.  According to the International Dairy Foods Association, National Dairy Month started…

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06.02.2015

What’s In Season in June?

Summer is here and we have already seen the temperature soar but that doesn’t mean the growing season is over. This is still a large…

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6 Mouth-watering Recipes To Try This Memorial Day
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05.20.2015

6 Mouth-watering Recipes To Try This Memorial Day

School is out and this Memorial Day weekend summer break is officially underway. We have gathered a list of 6 seasonal salads, grilled recipes and…

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Sweet Corn Season Begins In May In AZ
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05.15.2015

Sweet Corn Season Begins In May In AZ

Arizona has one of the longer sweet corn seasons in the country which runs from late May all the way through September. In the northern…

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Mother’s Day, Arizona Style
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05.08.2015

Mother’s Day, Arizona Style

In the US, the official Mother’s Day holiday came to be in the early 1900’s due to the efforts of one Anna Jarvis- the daughter…

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National Egg Month
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05.08.2015

National Egg Month

May is National Egg Month! Did you know that Arizona’s own Hickman’s Family Farms produces more than 7 million eggs a day for Arizona families? That…

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National BBQ Month
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05.06.2015

National BBQ Month

Head outside and start up your grill, May is National BBQ Month! This popular outdoor pastime unites family and friends with delicious food that is…

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$145,000 Up for Grabs: Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
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05.05.2015

$145,000 Up for Grabs: Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30, 2015 – The American Farm Bureau Federation today announced applications for the Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge will be accepted beginning June 1…

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National Asparagus Month
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05.04.2015

National Asparagus Month

May is National Asparagus Month. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of enjoying this delicious vegetable, this is a great excuse to start! Asparagus…

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National Prime Rib Day
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04.27.2015

National Prime Rib Day

April 27th is National Prime Rib Day! If you are anything like us, the mention of prime rib gets your mouth watering. Prime rib is…

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Little-Known Facts about Carrots that Will Make You Go “What’s Up Doc?”
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04.24.2015

Little-Known Facts about Carrots that Will Make You Go “What’s Up Doc?”

Did you know that ancient Romans and Greeks ate carrots, but not the orange varieties we know today? They ate wild varieties of various other…

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A Simple Guide to Start Eating Healthier
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04.17.2015

A Simple Guide to Start Eating Healthier

The average person will eat nearly 60,000 lbs. of food during their lifetime. That is the weight of about 6 elephants! It is important to…

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