Monthly Archives: December 2010
‘Tis the Season to Celebrate Citrus Fruits
While an apple a day may keep the doctor away, citrus fruits have long been known as a tasty and nutritious part of a daily diet. Citrus fruits are a rich source of vitamin, minerals and fiber and they also contain phytochemicals which have been shown to reduce the risk of many chronic diseases.
Celebrate the Fruitcake!
Did you hear the recent joke about fruitcake? It seems that many airlines are banning travelers from bringing fruitcake as a carry-on because the cake is so dense, it could be used to hide a weapon!
Christmas Traditions on the Farm VI: The Christmas We Dressed the Chickens
My aunt and uncle moved from an Iowa farm to a farm in Missouri to raise chickens in the 1950s.
Special Event: 63rd Arizona National Livestock Show
The 63rd Arizona National Livestock Show runs December 28 through January 1 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds
Christmas Tree Farmers: A Giving Lot
Of all the traditions and symbols of Christmas, nothing is more enduring than the Christmas tree.