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10 Tips for Saving Money on Food
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="What steps do you take to save money on food? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] For many American families food is one of…
Celebrating the Centennial: God Didn’t Make the Land for the Purpose of One Single Species
[caption id="attachment_5134" align="alignright" width="231" caption="Wink and Molly Butler (image via AZFB)"][/caption] Arizona Farm Bureau continues its “Celebrating the Centennial” Series with the fifth article,…
How to Eat for High Blood Pressure
Two thirds of our population are affected by high blood pressure (Image via Wikipedia) One in four Americans is affected by high blood pressure. However,…
What Diet, Geography, and Stroke Health Have In Common
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="The Stroke Belt region of the United States. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] It shouldn’t be a surprise that the different regions of…
Need a Speaker for Your Next Meeting or Event?
By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau The Arizona Agriculturalist Speakers’ Bureau is a non-profit program aimed at educating you and me about safe, affordable…
Let’s Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Although Cinco de Mayo festivities occur in many parts of the U.S. and are treated as celebrations of Mexican heritage and culture, Cinco de Mayo…
Arizona Farm Bureau Applauds the Department of Labor’s Decision to Withdraw Overreaching Child Labor Proposal
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="American Farm Bureau Federation (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] The Labor Department on Thursday announced in a statement that it was withdrawing proposed rules that…
Perfect Pecans
[caption id="attachment_4835" align="alignright" width="231" caption="AZFB Commodity Pie Chart via AZFB"][/caption] April is National Pecan month which is a great opportunity to celebrate this All-American nut. …
Food Prices Down Slightly in the First Quarter of 2012
This quarter’s Stretch Your Dollar menu and recipes are available on fillyourplate.org [caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="American Farm Bureau Federation (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] Arizona retail…
Peanut Shortfall Yields Peanut Abundance
Peanut prices rose in 2011 due to a smaller peanut crop. Farmers respond in 2012, planting more acres. Image via Wiki It’s not new news…
New Arizona Law Makes it Easier for Farmers to Donate Nutritious Fresh Produce
New law will make it easier for farmers to donate their crops to charity. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Last week, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed into…
Our Celebrating the Centennial Series, Part 3
[caption id="attachment_4740" align="alignleft" width="185" caption="Cecil H. Miller, Sr 1941-1943 Image via Julie Murphree at AZFB"][/caption] Editor’s Note: Beginning in January, Arizona Farm Bureau began a…
Our Celebrating the Centennial Series, Part 2
[caption id="attachment_4731" align="alignleft" width="216" caption="Wilbur Lunt Image via Julie Murphree at AZFB"][/caption] Editor’s Note: Beginning in January, Arizona Farm Bureau began a series of articles…
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What Are Local Food Movements: Here’s the Lowdown
Local food movements have gained significant traction in recent years, as communities across the globe strive to reconnect with their food sources, support local economies,…
Pork on Your Plate: Budget-Friendly Cuts with Big Flavor
When it comes to putting affordable, flavorful meals on the table, pork deserves a top spot on your grocery list. With various cost-effective and versatile…
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