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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)…
It’s National Farmer’s Market Week – Let’s Go Shopping
What’s your favorite thing to buy at the local farmers market? This year the USDA has selected the second week of August, from the 5th…
Filling Your Plate with Healthy Foods May Actually Save You Money
Fresh vegetables are important components of a healthy diet. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Last summer, the USDA launched My Plate, a new set of nutritional guidelines…
THE NATIONAL SEARCH FOR THE ‘FACES OF FARMING AND RANCHING’ IS ON!
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Kicks Off Nationwide Search to Find Top Ambassadors of Agriculture When it comes to today’s agriculture, there are many examples of…
Happy Birthday USDA!
On May 15th, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) celebrated its 150th anniversary, kicking off a series of events to commemorate the creation of…
Cooking Out While Camping Out
As the summer season gets under way and the temperature continues to climb, families are looking for ways to have fun and beat the heat…
Healthy Foods: The Affordable Choice
By USDA Undersecretary Kevin Concannon Fresh fruits and vegetables? Key elements of a healthy diet, for sure. But many people of modest means, including those…
10 Tips for Saving Money on Food
For many American families food is one of the bigger items on their monthly budget. With prices steadily increasing, every family is looking for ways…
Grocery Store Lifeline: How to Choose From All The Food Options Today
By: Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau I really don’t like to shop. But I do like to eat so shopping for good food is…
Tips for Better Nutrition on a Tight Budget
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Some contend that to eat healthy you must spend more. Not true! You just need to shop wisely. In…
Going Gluten Free Ain’t Always Easy
Do you find it easy to go gluten free? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month and organizations around the country will…
What’s in Your Dinner? Raising Awareness about Food Allergies
More so than at any other time in our collective memory, food allergies are a topic of conversation from the national news channels to the…
Joe’s Real BBQ Celebrates Free Barbecue Day May 2nd 2012
Community Invited to Bring Donations of New or Gently Used Books to Support Loving Through Literacy Joe’s Real BBQ is planning on giving away over…
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Best Nutrition for Muscle Gain: Plus A Simple 3-Day Budget Meal Plan
When I started my fitness journey about four years ago, I wasn’t chasing a perfect physique or trying to become a fitness expert. I simply wanted more energy…
The New Food Pyramid: A Historic Reset in U.S. Nutrition Guidance
In January 2026, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, under the leadership…
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