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Horses and History: The Connection Between Rodeo and Ranching
By Kennadee Riggs, AZFB Communications Intern The chute swings open… his heart is pounding as beads of sweat roll down his forehead under the caged…
Rodeos in Arizona
Rodeo is a sport that originated in Spain by Spanish cattle herders. Spanish cowboys (or vaqueros) would challenge each other in a competition to see…
Are You One of the New Faces of Farming and Ranching?
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance is on a nationwide search for the new “Faces of Farming & Ranching.” These stand-out farmers and ranchers will put a real…
14 Ways to Celebrate National Agriculture Day
National Agriculture Day, which is March 25th this year, provides all Arizonians with a great opportunity to offer thanks for the local farmers and ranchers…
Looking for Ways to Manage Your Livestock or Land? There’s an App for That
To most of the people in Arizona, the agriculture industry may seem like one of the few areas where technology wouldn’t play as much of…
Play Your Part in Writing the Story of American Agriculture
If you think back over the past 100 years, the world we live in today is a completely different one than the one our grandparents…
Arizona Agricultural Exports
China, Indonesia, and even Mexico may be able to produce clothing, electronics, and even cars at lower costs than the United States, but when it…
Farmers’ Markets Create Win-Win-Win
Robert Giblin, occasional contributor to American Farm Bureau’s “Focus on Agriculture,” suggests that Farmers’ Markets create “Win-Win-Win.” Well, we know that well here in Arizona.…
Take a Peek in the FYP Video Vault
We love to talk about food. We also love to talk about how our Arizona farmers and ranchers work hard every day to help Arizona…
It’s National Ag Day: A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way
On March 19th, we encourage you to celebrate National Ag Day by taking a few minutes out of your day to be thankful for the…
Connecting All Farm Types to Direct Marketing
By Julie Murphree Not long ago, Bob McClendon, an organic produce grower in Arizona, had a clear and concise answer when asked how Arizona Farm…
THE NATIONAL SEARCH FOR THE ‘FACES OF FARMING AND RANCHING’ IS ON!
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Kicks Off Nationwide Search to Find Top Ambassadors of Agriculture When it comes to today’s agriculture, there are many examples of…
Celebrating the Centennial: God Didn’t Make the Land for the Purpose of One Single Species
Arizona Farm Bureau continues its “Celebrating the Centennial” Series with the fifth article, “God Didn’t Make the Land for the Purpose of one Single…
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