Monthly Archives: April 2012

Peanut Shortfall Yields Peanut Abundance

Peanut prices rose in 2011  due to a smaller peanut crop. Farmers respond in 2012, planting more acres. Image via Wiki It’s not new news to anyone who frequents the peanut butter aisle to fill their panty with one of … Continue reading

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New Arizona Law Makes it Easier for Farmers to Donate Nutritious Fresh Produce

New law will make it easier for farmers to donate their crops to charity. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Last week, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed into law a bill that aims to increase fresh produce donations directly from farmers to food … Continue reading

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Top 7 Things to Eat on a Stick

Although no one really knows why, everyone seems to agree that there is something about putting food on a stick that makes it better.  Perhaps it takes us back to our caveman days when skewers of meat were our daily … Continue reading

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4 Great Ideas for Easter Dinner

Easter is only a couple days away and you may not be looking forward to cooking that same old tired ham from a can that your family has always had for Easter dinner.

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Our Celebrating the Centennial Series, Part 3

Editor’s Note: Beginning in January, Arizona Farm Bureau began a series of articles celebrating Arizona’s Centennial and the state’s agriculture history. We hope to continue the article series on Arizona Agriculture through the year.   And, we want to share … Continue reading

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