Monthly Archives: February 2010
Farmers and Ranchers Care About Animal Welfare
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Love of the rural lifestyle, land and animals comes across clearly if you hang out long enough with Alan and Diana Kessler. Since 1981 the husband and wife team have managed the Orme Ranch, about … Continue reading
Food Check-Out Week Spotlights Healthy Eating on a Budget
By Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau As the economic squeeze continues, many Americans remain concerned that the cost of a healthy diet is out of reach. Arizona Farm Bureau’s Food Check-Out Week, which runs this week (February 21-27), focuses … Continue reading
Arizona's State Budget Cuts could put Your Food Safety at Risk
By Tim Dunn, Arizona Farm Bureau Vice President, and Chair of the Advisory Council for the Arizona Department of Agriculture. Desperate for a balanced state budget, some have recently suggested that we waive a wand and make the Arizona Department … Continue reading
Arizona Farm Bureau Updated Set of Food Shopping Savings Tips
Arizona Farm Bureau recently added additional food shopping savings tips to its list. The source of Arizona’s quarterly food marketbasket survey, Arizona Farm Bureau regularly connects with members on their shopping strategies and ways to stretch their food dollar. Arizona … Continue reading
New Contest! Arizona Farm Bureau Members, Send Us a Testimonial and You Could Win!
If you’re an Arizona Farm Bureau member and love Arizona agriculture, tell us about it and you could be a winner!