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Look Who’s Talking Now: Farmers
By Julie Murphree Someone has convinced farmers and ranchers to start talking. That’s kind of a crazy proposition, especially since sometimes they really don’t care…
The Battle Over Vegetables: Four Creative Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More
One thing many parents struggle with at one point or another is getting their kids to eat their vegetables. According to the USDA’s MyPlate food…
New ‘My American Farm’ Memory Game Caters to K-2
The “My American Farm” game steps into the world of early-elementary students by introducing a new memory game at myamericanfarm.org. The popular website is the…
Arizona Food Prices Down 1% from Last Quarter
Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are down slightly in the third quarter of 2011, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Market…
Arizona Farmers Earn Healthy Farms Recognition
Two Arizona farms were recently recognized for being “Healthy Farms” by the Arizona-Mexico Commission. As of summer 2011, the Arizona-Mexico Commission has begun publically recognizing…
Celebrate Summer Food Safely All Year Long
One of the best things about living in Arizona is the sunny weather almost all year long. That means you have to be diligent about…
Marinades and Rubs for Your Beef Recipes: Tips to Better Seasoning
The first time you apply a rub to a quality cut of beef, the experience can be intimidating. But our Arizona ranch families give some…
Blueberries: More Bang for Your Buck
If you are looking to stretch your food dollar while offering your family healthy options for desert and snacks, you can get a big bang…
Farmers Helping Ranchers While Wildfires Rage
Short and Long-Term Impact of the State’s Wildfire’s on Arizona’s Cattle still to be determined. By Philip Bashaw, Arizona Farm Bureau with Contributions by Liz…
Watch Out Cheddar, You’ve Got Some Competition!
Watch out cheddar, there’s a new cheese in town. Last year, the American Cheese Society saw 139 entries in its annual cheese competition for chevre, otherwise…
Potatoes Pack a Powerful Punch in the School Lunch Debate
In 2012, the contents of your children’s school lunch will be changing and it may no longer feature white potatoes in any form. The new School Lunch…
Pending Trade Agreements Could Bring Millions of Dollars to Arizona’s Economy
Study Conducted for Arizona Farm Bureau also indicates improved job creation if Korean, Colombia and Panama Free Trade Agreements are passed by Congress Arizona farmers…
Devastating Floods Temper Spring Optimism
Guest Editorial By John Hart, American Farm Bureau Federation Nothing enlivens a farmer’s spirit of optimism and hope for the harvest to come than spring…
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