Blog
Tag: Holidays
We Love the Holidays!
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Here at Arizona Farm Bureau, and especially with our farm and ranch families, we love the holidays!…
Out of this World Christmas Cookies
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern When Christmas time comes around, my mind is only focused on one thing: treats. Cakes, cookies, pies, you…
After Holidays, Get Off Sugar, Save Your Teeth
Angela C. Torrence, RDH The amount of sugar in the American diet contributes to a host of health and behavioral problems. Unfortunately, the more sugar…
Holiday Hacks
By Kat Brown, ASU Nutrition student The holidays are notorious for weight gain and overeating. It’s the time to throw on your sweatshirts and dig…
A Foodie’s Guide to the Winter Holidays
By Kat Brown, ASU Nutrition student Holidays in Arizona, is there anything better? Enjoy sunny perfect weather in Southern Arizona and then zip up North…
Thanksgiving Recipes to Thrill Your Guests
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern It’s no big secret that being the family’s Thanksgiving host for the year can get a little hectic.…
Celebrate Memorial Day AZ Style
Memorial Day is a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered. Traditionally, Memorial Day was observed on May 30, but…
How to Get Through the Holidays Without Gaining Weight
Follow these tips to avoid holiday weight gain (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) If there is anything as certain as death and taxes it is that getting…
8 Great Ways to Get Outside and Celebrate Earth Day
Here are some inspiring tips for how to celebrate Earth Day (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) There was a time, not too long ago, when the air…
3 Creative Ways to Have a Very Special Valentine’s Day
If you need Valentine’s Day date ideas, these tips may help. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) If you are feeling uninspired or just don’t want to go…
What Is On Your Christmas Day Dinner Plate?
What is on your Christmas Dinner menu? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) When it comes to a formal Christmas dinner what should be included depends more on…
Get Your Thanksgiving Turkey Smoked for a Great Cause
Get your Thanksgiving turkey smiled for a great cause! The Mesa Biotech Academy is holding their annual Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey Fundraiser! The cost is only…
Arbor Day 2013
Arbor Day is right around the corner, (Friday, April 26th to be exact) and The Arizona Nursery Association wants to empower you and your loved ones…
Our Latest Posts
Crunching the Numbers on Arizona Agriculture: What the Latest USDA Census Reveals About Our Farms and Families
Three generations of the Caywood family work on their farm in Pinal County. Begun in 1930, the farm is currently a women-owned operation with the…
What Nutrition Does Rice Have? A Complete Guide to Rice’s Nutritional Value
Rice has always been one of those foods that seems to divide opinions. Some people swear by it and include it in nearly every meal,…
Featured Recipes
