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A Spark of Optimism for Ag Labor Reform
By Kevin Rogers Farmers and ranchers need a reliable workforce to produce food for America. And they accept that most of the workers they need…
Ask a Farmer: Is Organic Farming Healthier?
This is the first in a series of Q & A’s that moms posed and Arizona Farmers and Ranchers have answered. Mom Wendy, raising 3 boys,…
Celebrate Heart Health this February
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Celebrate Heart Health Month with some delicious recipes this February. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] February is traditionally associated with hearts because Valentine’s…
Creative Ways to Celebrate National Pie Day
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Here are some creative ways to celebrate National Pie Day (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Sometimes it seems that we are a country…
My Plate: How Your Tax Dollars Can Help You Live Healthier
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] USDA MyPlate nutritional guide replaces the decade-old Food Pyramid. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] As we move through the first month of the…
Snuggle up with Some Soup
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Since January is one of the coldest months of the year, no matter where you live, it makes sense that it…
6 Tips for Starting Your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution Off Right
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="180"] Follow these tips if weight loss is on your list of new year’s resolutions (Photo credit: Edsel L)[/caption] According to the…
Winter Farmer’s Market Wrap-Up
[caption id="attachment_6730" align="alignright" width="216"] Patrons shopping at the Ahwatukee Farmers Market (image via Ahwatukee Farmers Market)[/caption] There is no question that living in Arizona has many…
Tucson Village Farm Shows School Children How Vegetables Grow
This past weekend, the University of Arizona’s Tucson Village Farm presented their Harvest Festival. Located on University of Arizona’s Campbell Farm, this successful program shows school…
USDA’S Supertracker Now Allows Users to Get Personal
USDA announced this week its SuperTracker nutrition application has added a new feature that allows users to set personal calorie goals based on targets prescribed by their…
Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Decreases 5% in 2012
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Good News for Holiday Food Shoppers! Arizona’s Thanksgiving Dinner is $1.95 cheaper than National’s Again this year (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Good News for Holiday…
Arizona Leafy Greens Week Marks Start of Bountiful Season
Celebration highlighted with Governor proclamation, local grocery partnership In recognition of the bountiful harvest generated by Arizona’s abundant lettuce industry, Governor Jan Brewer has proclaimed…
6 Fun Facts about the Sandwich
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] What’s your favorite kind of sandwich? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] November 3rd is National Sandwich Day and we can’t think of anything…
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