Monthly Archives: August 2013

Blackberries: A Sweet and Healthy ‘Super Food’

This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought to you by the Public Relations Department of the American Farm Bureau Federation. South Barlow Berries, a family-owned farm in beautiful Canby, Oregon, offers a variety of berries … Continue reading

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4 Reasons to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week

If you are looking for the best tasting, freshest food around, you  can check out the local farmer’s market for delicious, fresh-from-the-farm products produced right here in Arizona.  This week, take a little time out of your schedule and go … Continue reading

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How What You Eat, Can Beat the Heat

Hot days are here again which means Arizonans are after creative, low cost ways to keep cool.  It turns out that the answer to beating the summer heat can be found just down the hall in your kitchen.  Here are … Continue reading

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USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Milk Cows

A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-producing areas in the United States, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa.  Earlier versions of these maps appeared in the Major World Crop Areas and Climatic Profiles (MWCACP) handbook that contains … Continue reading

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Sweet Corn Festival at Mortimer Family Farms

Locally owned Mortimer Family Farms announced today that it will be host their Sweet Corn Festival on August 17th and 18th in Dewey Az.  This festival will feature everything “CORN!” They will have entertainment for the entire family, to include: … Continue reading

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