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10 Tips for Saving Money on Food
For many American families food is one of the bigger items on their monthly budget. With prices steadily increasing, every family is looking for ways…
Celebrating the Centennial: God Didn’t Make the Land for the Purpose of One Single Species
Arizona Farm Bureau continues its “Celebrating the Centennial” Series with the fifth article, “God Didn’t Make the Land for the Purpose of one Single…
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
It shouldn’t be a surprise that the different regions of the U.S. have different dietary patterns and different regional flavors and foods. But can the…
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
The Labor Department on Thursday announced in a statement that it was withdrawing proposed rules that would have prevented many young people from working in agriculture. Arizona…
Perfect Pecans
April is National Pecan month which is a great opportunity to celebrate this All-American nut. Pecan trees are the only major nut trees native to…
Food Prices Down Slightly in the First Quarter of 2012
This quarter’s Stretch Your Dollar menu and recipes are available on fillyourplate.org Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are down slightly in the first…
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
Editor’s Note: Beginning in January, Arizona Farm Bureau began a series of articles celebrating Arizona’s Centennial and the state’s agriculture history. We hope to continue…
Our Celebrating the Centennial Series, Part 2
Editor’s Note: Beginning in January, Arizona Farm Bureau began a series of articles celebrating Arizona’s Centennial and the state’s agriculture history. We hope to continue…
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Best Nutrition for Muscle Gain: Plus A Simple 3-Day Budget Meal Plan
When I started my fitness journey about four years ago, I wasn’t chasing a perfect physique or trying to become a fitness expert. I simply wanted more energy…
The New Food Pyramid: A Historic Reset in U.S. Nutrition Guidance
In January 2026, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, under the leadership…
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