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Food Prices Increase Slightly in the Second Quarter of 2012
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07.25.2012

Food Prices Increase Slightly in the Second Quarter of 2012

This quarter’s Stretch Your Dollar menu and recipes are available on fillyourplate.org Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket slightly increased in the second quarter…

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10 Tips for Saving Money on Food
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06.08.2012

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…

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06.06.2012

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…

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Tips for Better Nutrition on a Tight Budget
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06.01.2012

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…

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02.10.2012

6 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special without Spending Much Money

This Valentine’s Day, there are many things you can do to make it a special day without spending too much money. The list is endless…

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01.12.2012

Arizona Food Prices Up 1% from Last Quarter, Contrary to the National Path

Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are up slightly in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Market…

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01.09.2012

5 Simple New Year Resolutions for a Healthier Diet

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau You’ve resolved to exercise more in the New Year.  What have you planned to do about the way you…

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Fun Facts About Eggnog
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12.19.2011

Fun Facts About Eggnog

  HistoryWhat would the holiday season be without Eggnog?  Chances are that you or someone in your household will buy a carton of this sweet…

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09.14.2011

It’s Not How Far You Have to Go to Get Healthy Food, It’s How Much it Costs When You Get There

As the obesity rate in America continues to rise year after year, researchers, policymakers, and experts in diet and nutrition have diligently looked for both…

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05.31.2011

5 Reasons You Should Be Happy Supermarkets Aren’t Run Like Schools

In a recent opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, Donald Boudreaux asked what would happen “If Supermarkets Were Like Schools.” The picture he paints…

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03.04.2011

Rising Food Prices Part II: How to Manage your Food Budget

You certainly didn’t need to see reports to know the price of food has risen in recent months.  A trip to the supermarket is proof…

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6 Money Saving Tips for Eating Healthy
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02.18.2011

6 Money Saving Tips for Eating Healthy

Do you think that it costs too much money to eat fresh fruits and vegetables? Think again!  In a report released by the USDA, an…

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02.11.2011

Ways to Stretch Your Food Dollar and Eat Well

By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau Sometimes the hardest thing about cooking is deciding what to cook! Menu planning can save hours of time,…

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