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The Battle Over Vegetables: Four Creative Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More
One thing many parents struggle with at one point or another is getting their kids to eat their vegetables. According to the USDA’s MyPlate food…
Interesting Facts About Fruitcake
These days, fruitcake is often mentioned at the holidays but generally only in a disparaging tone. The heavy, alcohol soaked, fruit and nut filled…
Tamales: How Do You Like Yours?
How do you like your tamales? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Popular in much of the Southwest, tamales have a special place in the holiday celebrations…
Food City’s Tamale Festival Features the Best Tamale Makers!
On Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11, Arizona’s finest tamale makers will celebrate traditional Mexican culture during Food City’s 11th annual Tamale Festival…
Will the World Population Overwhelm the Earth’s Capacity to Grow Food? -The Conservation Conversation
In 1970, the world’s population was about 3.3 billion people. In 2010, the world population was around 6.6 billion people. At current growth rates, the…
What’s For Dinner Tonight? Something New!
If you are like us on the Fill Your Plate team, every week when you get ready to go grocery shopping, you think about what…
Local Growers and Farmers Team Up to Support Rendez-Zoo
Local growers and farmers are teaming up with the Phoenix Zoo and leading design schools collaborate on a special project for Rendez-Zoo, An Evening of…
Your Favorite Recipes: Thanksgiving
There is something about the classic flavors of Thanksgiving that can instantly transport you back to the comforts of home and the feeling of family. …
Price of Peanut Butter Going Up
The food prices in Arizona, like the rest of the country, have been steadily increasing all year and the weather conditions across the country are…
Arizona Food Prices Down 1% from Last Quarter
Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are down slightly in the third quarter of 2011, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Market…
Wine Lovers, Mark your Calendars for the 3rd Annual Wine Festival at the Farm!
The Arizona wine industry is one of the fastest growing value-added industries in the state creating jobs and wealth while preserving sustainable agriculture statewide. In…
Food Trends & Social Media
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau The Food Channel’s Kay Compton-Logsdon recently shared some top food trends. The Food Channel’s vice president and editor-in-chief made…
How to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables
By Rima Mehta, Nutrition Edu/RYT and owner of The Easy Nutrition, in Chandler, Arizona As parents, we face many challenges with raising kids, and one…
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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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