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Arizona’s Five C’s
Anyone who attended school in Arizona as a child has heard of the five C’s: Copper, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, and Climate. The five C’s have…
The H5N2 Bird Flu, What Does It Mean?
The outbreak of the avian influenza H5N2 in the U.S. has seriously impacted Midwestern poultry and egg producers. This strain has already spread to 14…
Surprising Facts about Spinach
“I’m strong to the finish ‘cuz I eats my spinach. I’m Popeye the Sailor Man! Toot toot!” Most of us in the US…
Soaring Beef Prices Linked to Drought, Early Winter Storm
If you have gone to a restaurant lately and looked at the prices, you are probably still picking up your jaw, figuratively speaking. That jaw…
5 Simple Steps to Get Physical- and Get Healthy
It is a sad truth of our times that most people do not get as much physical activity as we need to safeguard our health.…
Are Your Kids Eating Right?
August was ‘Kid’s Eat Right Month’, a new awareness and education campaign that aims to help families ensure their children’s nutritional needs are being met. …
Support Your Local Farmers’ Market
National Farmers’ Market Week was held in recognition of the increasingly important role farmers’ markets play in our local and national food supply. The number of…
The Changing Face of the Farmer’s Market
The number of farmers’ markets both here in Arizona and across the country has continued to grow as the demand for locally grown, seasonal produce…
Buying Locally Grown Produce Has Never Been Easier
One of the things Arizonans can do to show their appreciation for the farmers and ranchers that work hard all year round to provide fresh,…
Making Sure Everyone Has Access to Locally Grown Food
In the war against obesity, those in the lower income brackets have been losing ground. Stuck between the proverbial rock and hard place, many low…
Arizona Food Prices are Up Slightly in the First Quarter of 2014
Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are up in the first quarter of 2014, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey.…
Understanding Food Labels 101
It seems like food labels have been constantly changing over the past decade or so as consumer demand has increased for things like organic and…
How Climate Change is Affecting Our Farmers – The Lessons
Over the past few weeks, we have been talking about how climate change is expected to affect our farmers based on our current understanding…
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Spring Cleaning Your Cupboards: A Hilarious Adventure Awaits!
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications Picture this: the sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and you’ve got that itch to tackle…
The Power of Protein and Fiber: How Your Diet Could Improve Your Sleep
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications A good night’s sleep is often elusive in our fast-paced world, but new research…
