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Farmer Q&A With Nicholas Larsen, Banana Grower and Farm Bureau Member in Florida
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] There are about 500 acres of bananas grown in Florida. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013…
7 Great Ways Blueberries Can Brighten Your Day
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] What is your favorite thing to make with blueberries? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] When it comes time to pick up some fresh…
Ask Questions at Farmers’ Markets
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] A dead giveaway that something being sold at a farmers’ market isn’t local is when something is for sale that’s not…
Are Sweet Cherries the New Super Fruit?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="180"] Cherries (Photo credit: sk8geek)[/caption] Are you having trouble getting in the recommended number of fruits and vegetables each day? Do you…
Perfect Food for Poolside Parties
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Check out these recipes or poolside party menu ideas for filling your plate with healthy options this summer. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption]…
Fix-Ahead Food for Your Summer Road Trip
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Use these tips as you prepare fix-ahead foods for your summer road trip. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] The idea of taking a…
10 Ways to Fill Your Day with Fruits and Vegetables (Part 2)
Everyone knows that a healthy diet consists of fruits and vegetables, but most adults are not getting enough servings of these important foods each day. …
10 Ways to Fill Your Day with Fruits and Vegetables (Part 1)
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Less than 25% of us even come close to eating the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption]…
What’s in Season? Spring Edition
Do you know what’s in season in Arizona this spring? Check out this infographic and find out! Find a list of other great in season…
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? …
What’s in Season in Arizona This Winter?
Do you ever wonder what fresh fruit and vegetables will be on the shelves at the local Farmer’s Market or in your local grocery store…
What’s in Season in Arizona This Fall?
Do you ever wonder what fresh fruit and vegetables you can plan on finding at the local Farmer’s Market or in your local grocery store…
As American as……Blueberry Pie?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] What are you cooking in honor of National Blueberry Month? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] July is National Blueberry Month which means it…
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