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Enjoy Winter Lettuce Thanks to Yuma, Arizona!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Hanging in my closet is a t-shirt that reads, “Ever had a salad in December? You’re welcome…
Apple, Date, & Walnut Salad
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Try making this apple, date, and walnut salad for dinner tonight! It pairs nicely with some shredded grilled…
Recent Study Suggests That Leafy Greens Aid in Improving Muscle Function
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director According to recent findings, folks who had a higher habitual dietary intake of nitrate-rich vegetables like spinach,…
Homemade Chipotle Burrito Bowls
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern I don’t know about you, but I love Chipotle! All their produce and meats are farm fresh,…
The Wonders of Lettuce
By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Lettuce is a vegetable that has taken the back seat over the past few years. All the attention…
Fattoush: Middle Eastern Salad
By Lori Meszaros, Recent Nutrition Communication student at ASU Did you know that Yuma, Arizona is known as the world’s lettuce capital in the winter…
20 Ways to Eat Lettuce
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern It’s lettuce season here in Arizona and the state’s farmers want you to eat your fair share! Did…
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…
What’s in Season in May?
[caption id="attachment_10724" align="alignright" width="300"] Don’t miss out on these fresh in season vegetables this May! (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] It’s May which means Mother’s Day brunches,…
Spring for Salad!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Spring for salad this month! (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] May is National Salad Month which provides a great opportunity to step outside…
Little Known Facts About Lettuce
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] November through March, 90% of the nation’s lettuce comes from Arizona. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] March means more fresh locally grown fruits…
7 Tips for Eating Your Way to More Energy
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Romaine lettuce is a great source of energy. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] In today’s fast paced world, everyone is looking for more…
America’s Heartland Episode Features Yuma’s Winter Lettuce Production
In America’s Heartland episode 802, America’s Winter Salad Bowl is featured. Now in its eighth season, the series celebrates the nation’s agriculture with all new stories…
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