Monthly Archives: October 2013

Ask a Farmer: Should We Get Away From Industrial Farming and Back to the Family Farm?

Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #9 ” Shouldn’t we get away from industrial farming and back to the family farm? “   My initial reaction to this very valid question was, “When did we ever … Continue reading

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Is that a Skirt Steak or a Flank Steak? Part 1

Unless you are a butcher, a chef, or a steak connoisseur, you probably don’t know the answer to this question.  While we all know what ground beef is and the difference between a chicken leg and a boneless breast, when … Continue reading

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Help for Eating Healthy for Life

Eating healthy is one of the most important things you can do to safeguard your health.  Research into the link between our diet and our health makes it clear that what we put into our bodies plays a big part … Continue reading

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Arizona Food Prices are Down 3.5% in the Second Quarter of 2013

This quarter’s Stretch Your Dollar menu and recipes are available on fillyourplate.org. Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are down in the second quarter of 2013, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey … Continue reading

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What’s in Season in October

October means cooler weather and warmer food.   It means trading citrus for root veggies and salads for soups.  Fortunately, it still means that there is a wide range of locally grown produce, dairy, poultry, and meat available to fill your … Continue reading

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