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Keep Your Kids Well-Nourished This Summer!
As summer rolls in, families look forward to long days filled with outdoor fun, family gatherings, and a break from the school routine. However, with…
Non-Starchy Veggies Offer Healthful Fiber, Nutrients
You’ve heard it before, but I’m going to say it again: Yuma, Arizona is the lettuce bowl capital of the nation from November to late…
Your Ultimate Salad Guide
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern When you’re trying to eat healthy, it seems like all you ever eat is salad. Whether it’s a…
Dandy Dandelions
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Let me set the stage: It’s a beautiful day outside and you’ve decided to go out and clean…
Little Known Facts about Arizona’s Leafy Greens
January is a good time for green!!! No, not money. That other green – fresh, nutritious, delicious leafy green vegetables like endive, Spring Mix, cabbage, Romaine,…
Let’s Celebrate Arizona Grown Leafy Greens
Check out these delicious recipes using Arizona grown leafy greens (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) November is the month of gratitude and if there is one thing…
Get to Know Your Leafy Greens
How well do you know your leafy greens? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Yuma, Arizona is gearing up for the winter “leafy greens” growing season! This modest…
Arizona Leafy Greens Celebrates Advent of Season
November marks beginning of Arizona-grown lettuce shipments Arizona Leafy Greens Food Safety Committee and Safeway stores are coming together to celebrate the advent of Arizona’s…
Arizona Leafy Greens Week Celebrates Impact of Lettuce on State’s Economy
Gov. Jan Brewer dedicates Nov. 13-19 in honor of state’s bountiful leafy greens harvest In recognition of the bountiful harvest generated by Arizona’s abundant lettuce industry, Governor…
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