Monthly Archives: April 2014

5 Quick Fixes to Help You Stretch Your Family’s Food Dollar

Every family needs food; but since the grocery budget is one of the few “discretionary” budget items many families have, it is often the first one to get cut when times get tough.  As food costs continue to climb faster … Continue reading

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8 Great Ways to Get Outside and Celebrate Earth Day

There was a time, not too long ago, when the air we breathe and the water we drink were in danger of becoming dangerous to us.  In the 1960’s and 1970’s the long-term effects of industrialization were becoming clear and … Continue reading

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Looking for Ways to Manage Your Land? There’s an App for That – Round 2

Earlier this year, we took a look at how the “app” culture is helping Arizona farmers manage their land by introducing some of the best apps for farmers.  It turns out, however, that technology now plays such an important role … Continue reading

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Making Sure Everyone Has Access to Locally Grown Food

In the war against obesity, those in the lower income brackets have been losing ground.  Stuck between the proverbial rock and hard place, many low income Americans struggle to eat a healthy diet because they lack access to healthy options … Continue reading

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The Mediterranean Diet: Does it Work?

There are many different diets that seem to be all the rage – going gluten-free, eating paleo-friendly, following the Mediterranean meal plan – it can be hard to know what is what and what you should eat.  This is why … Continue reading

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