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Announcing the opening of the new Back Street Farmers Market
The new Back Street Farmers Market opens June 23 & 24. Located just off route 169 in Prescott Valley/Dewey, one minute from the intersection of 69…
What’s In Season in May?
One of the many great things about living in Arizona is the abundant access to locally grown produce almost all year round. As we move…
What’s In Season in April?
Here in Arizona, we are well into Spring and people across the state are enjoying the beautiful weather and awesome outdoors before the heat of…
4 Great Ideas for Easter Dinner
What are you having for Easter dinner? Image via Wikipedia. Easter is only a couple days away and you may not be looking forward to…
Better Living Through Beets
What’s your favorite beet recipe? Image via Wikipedia Long relegated to ethnic dishes and often categorized as that strange thing your Grandma tried to…
What Ingredients the Celebrity Chefs of Fill Your Plate Can’t Live Without
Each month, Fill Your Plate shines the spotlight on a local celebrity chef. Sometimes they are chefs that are local or national celebrities, and sometimes…
What’s In Season for January?
Here in Arizona, we have the luxury of being able to grow fruits and vegetables all year round. Where many states won’t see fresh vegetables…
Fill Your Plate is a Work in Progress
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Fill Your Plate is a work in progress. At the Farm Bureau, we’re working to add more recipes. Right…
10 Amazing Things about Asparagus
1. In a Class All its Own The asparagus plant was originally part of the lily family, the Liliaceae, like onions and leeks but was recently…
Top 10 Arizona Grown Foods that Are Natural Energy Boosters
Looking for a way to increase your energy? Look no further than our local farms. Here is a breakdown of the top 10 energy boosting…
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How Farmers Use Cool Hours Irrigation to Conserve Water and Grow Your Food
Growing up on our family farm in Arizona, I remember my dad, Pat Murphree, carefully planning what he called “night irrigations.” He talked often about…
What Nutrition Does an Avocado Have? A Complete Guide to Avocado’s Nutritional Value
When I first started paying attention to nutrition for my fitness goals, I focused mostly on protein and carbs. Protein for muscle. Carbs for energy.…
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