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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!” A stamp printed in Republic of Guinea…
Soaring Beef Prices Linked to Drought, Early Winter Storm
Sirloin Steak cubed and grilled on skewers with fresh squash and red bell peppers. Photo credit: Arizona Legacy Beef. If you have gone to a…
5 Simple Steps to Get Physical- and Get Healthy
Get physical and follow these tips for an active lifestyle (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) It is a sad truth of our times that most people do…
Are Your Kids Eating Right?
Check out these tips to help your kids eat healthy (photo credit : BigStockPhoto.com) August was ‘Kid’s Eat Right Month’, a new awareness and education…
Support Your Local Farmers’ Market
Know these tips to help you have the best experience while shopping at your local farmer’s market (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) National Farmers’ Market Week was held in recognition…
The Changing Face of the Farmer’s Market
Check out these new ways Farmer’s Markets are adapting to their clientele (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The number of farmers’ markets both here in Arizona and…
Buying Locally Grown Produce Has Never Been Easier
Follow these tips to buy locally grown food (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) One of the things Arizonans can do to show their appreciation for the farmers…
Making Sure Everyone Has Access to Locally Grown Food
Learn how low income families are able to fill their plates with locally grown food (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) In the war against obesity, those in…
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
Make sure you understand these commonly used terms on food labels (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) It seems like food labels have been constantly changing over the…
How Climate Change is Affecting Our Farmers – The Lessons
Find out the impact climate change could have on farmers (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Over the past few weeks, we have been talking about how…
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Arizona’s Desert Heat: The Secret Engine Behind a $31 Billion Farm Economy
In the heart of the American Southwest, where temperatures routinely soar past 100 degrees in the summer and the landscape stretches out in endless landscapes…
What Nutrition Does Watermelon Have: More Than Just Refreshing
Watermelon is often dismissed as “just water and sugar,” a fruit people enjoy casually without giving much thought to its nutritional value. It makes a…
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