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30 Ways to Use Rice
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09.30.2013

30 Ways to Use Rice

Pick one of these delicious ways to make rice a can’t miss part of your meal! (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Rice is the most widely eaten…

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Giving Out Gold Stars for Food Safety
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04.29.2013

Giving Out Gold Stars for Food Safety

Food safety is important, even when cooking at home. (Photo credit: Editor B) In Kindergarten, many teachers use simple rewards like giving out gold stars…

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Arizona Leafy Greens Week Marks Start of Bountiful Season
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11.01.2012

Arizona Leafy Greens Week Marks Start of Bountiful Season

Celebration highlighted with Governor proclamation, local grocery partnership In recognition of the bountiful harvest generated by Arizona’s abundant lettuce industry, Governor Jan Brewer has proclaimed…

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MOST AMERICANS ARE CONFIDENT ABOUT SAFETY OF U.S. FOOD SUPPLY
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08.22.2012

MOST AMERICANS ARE CONFIDENT ABOUT SAFETY OF U.S. FOOD SUPPLY

Are you confident about the safety of our food? The International Food Information Council’s 2012 Food & Health Survey reveals that most Americans (78 percent)…

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Celebrate Summer Food Safely All Year Long
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08.24.2011

Celebrate Summer Food Safely All Year Long

One of the best things about living in Arizona is the sunny weather almost all year long.  That means you have to be diligent about…

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Farmer John, Food Safety Begins with You
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04.26.2011

Farmer John, Food Safety Begins with You

ADA rolls out voluntary training program focused on building an understanding of good agricultural practices. This article will appear in the May 2011 issue of…

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The Price of Plastic:  Should States Ban or Tax Plastic Bags?
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03.28.2011

The Price of Plastic: Should States Ban or Tax Plastic Bags?

A recent opinion poll conducted by the Opinion Research Corporation (ORC) indicates that American consumers do not support legislation being discussed in many states that…

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