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You Live in the Desert, But Do You Also Live in a Food Desert?
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05.10.2011

You Live in the Desert, But Do You Also Live in a Food Desert?

For many Arizona residents, there is little question that they live in the desert as far as the climate goes.  However, many of those same…

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04.26.2011

Farmer John, Food Safety Begins with You

ADA rolls out voluntary training program focused on building an understanding of good agricultural practices. This article will appear in the May 2011 issue of…

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Arizona Farmers are Busy Planting
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04.11.2011

Arizona Farmers are Busy Planting

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau If you haven’t noticed, Arizona farmers are busy with planting. The weather is warming up just right especially for…

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Farm Profit Misnomer: Rising Food Prices Part 4
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04.07.2011

Farm Profit Misnomer: Rising Food Prices Part 4

Fourth in a series on food prices. The first is here. The second is here. The third is here. By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau…

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If They Have to Use Undercover Videos, They’re Yanking Our Chain
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03.15.2011

If They Have to Use Undercover Videos, They’re Yanking Our Chain

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Come on. If the group has to use undercover videos, you know they’re yanking your chain. The animal advocacy…

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Agriculture’s Role in American – National Agriculture Day
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03.14.2011

Agriculture’s Role in American – National Agriculture Day

On March 15th, 2011, communities across the country will come together to participate in National Agriculture Day. This annual celebration, which is organized at the…

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02.28.2011

Rising Food Prices Part I: A Farmer’s Point of View

First in a series on rising food prices. By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau I know how to keep food prices down: Tap the tundra…

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USDA Introduces Online Atlas of Rural and Small-Town America—
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02.28.2011

USDA Introduces Online Atlas of Rural and Small-Town America—

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the debut of an online mapping tool that captures a broad range of demographic, economic and agricultural data on…

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6 Money Saving Tips for Eating Healthy
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02.18.2011

6 Money Saving Tips for Eating Healthy

Do you think that it costs too much money to eat fresh fruits and vegetables? Think again!  In a report released by the USDA, an…

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How to Grow Tomatoes in Arizona
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02.17.2011

How to Grow Tomatoes in Arizona

It’s time to brush off your green thumb and dig onto the soil and plant red, juicy tomatoes!  Or if you prefer to get your…

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Arizona Farm Bureau Announces Food Check Out Week
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02.08.2011

Arizona Farm Bureau Announces Food Check Out Week

Concern about the cost of a healthy diet being out of reach remains on the minds of many Americans as the nation continues to work…

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02.02.2011

What the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Are Telling Us to Do for Better Health

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau The United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have now released 2010…

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