Monthly Archives: October 2010
National Bullying Prevention Month: Children Learn Kindness with Moozie!
Moozie the cow, the mascot for the Children’s Kindness Network, just can’t stop mooing because October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Taking place at the Arizona Milky Way Dairy in Maricopa, about a half hour south of the Phoenix area, the event focuses on kids – and cows.
Get a Visual on Arizona’s Farming and Ranching
No excuses any more. You can learn all about Arizona farming and ranching and get a real visual on it all in the comfort of your own home thanks to YouTube and Fill Your Plate.
Blueberries Help Fight Artery Hardening, Lab Animal Study Indicates
Blueberries may help fight atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries, according to results of a preliminary U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded study with laboratory mice. The research provides the first direct evidence that blueberries can help prevent harmful plaques or lesions, symptomatic of atherosclerosis, from increasing in size in arteries.
Cotton Pickin’ Fun on the Farm- Cotton Crafting
Cotton is a foundation of everyday life and a staple of the Arizona economy. And one of our own Arizona Cotton Farms, and an Arizona Farm Bureau Member is hosting classes on Cotton Crafting, just in time for the holidays.