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Potato Industry Ponders Possible Bumper Crop
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] What is your favorite potato recipe? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] This year’s potato crop could be substantially larger than 2011’s—up to 41…
Demand for Fresh, Local Food Drives Farmers’ Market Growth
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Buy locally and support your local farmers at your local Farmers’ Markets (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] The Agriculture Department said the number…
It’s National Farmer’s Market Week – Let’s Go Shopping
[caption id="attachment_5627" align="alignright" width="300"] What’s your favorite thing to buy at the local farmers market?[/caption] This year the USDA has selected the second week of…
What’s in Season During an Arizona Summer?
Do you know what’s in season this summer? Check out this chart below to see what locally grown produce is in season and readily available…
As American as……Blueberry Pie?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] What are you cooking in honor of National Blueberry Month? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] July is National Blueberry Month which means it…
Food Prices Increase Slightly in the Second Quarter of 2012
This quarter’s Stretch Your Dollar menu and recipes are available on fillyourplate.org [caption id="attachment_5567" align="alignright" width="300"] Sirloin tip roast rose the most in price this…
Hot Dogs! Get Your Hot Dogs!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Celebrate Hot Dog Month by getting yourself a big juicy hot dog (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Hot Dogs! No matter how you…
Filling Your Plate with Healthy Foods May Actually Save You Money
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Fresh vegetables are important components of a healthy diet. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Last summer, the USDA launched My Plate, a new…
World Hunger: 7 Billion Hungry Mouths to Feed
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Percentage of national population suffering from malnutrition, according to United Nations statistics. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] July 11 is World Population Day,…
Great Outdoors Month Offers Great Opportunities
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Enjoy a hike in the Arizona outdoors (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] Two of the best things about living in Arizona are the…
THE NATIONAL SEARCH FOR THE ‘FACES OF FARMING AND RANCHING’ IS ON!
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Kicks Off Nationwide Search to Find Top Ambassadors of Agriculture When it comes to today’s agriculture, there are many examples of…
Happy Birthday USDA!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Seal of the United States Department of Agriculture (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] On May 15th, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Healthy Foods: The Affordable Choice
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Is buying fresh food at a local farmer's market the affordable choice? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] By USDA Undersecretary Kevin Concannon Fresh…
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