Monthly Archives: December 2015
What do you know about Microgreens?
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Have you ever heard of Microgreens? Well, they are the shoots of salad vegetables that are harvested right after the first leaves develop. Think arugula, broccoli, chard, mustard, and kale, among the many … Continue reading
Fatal Flowers
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern “Those flowers you brought home are so beautiful!” Your cat thinks as you walk through the door with a large bouquet. “I can’t wait to taste them tonight when you go to bed!” … Continue reading
After Holidays, Get Off Sugar, Save Your Teeth
Angela C. Torrence, RDH The amount of sugar in the American diet contributes to a host of health and behavioral problems. Unfortunately, the more sugar we eat, the more we crave. This is why it is so important to keep … Continue reading
Fun Facts about Fruit Cake
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern It is national fruit cake month, and what better way to celebrate the traditional holiday pastry than with some fun facts! We’ve done a blog on this interesting food before, and now it’s … Continue reading
Farming Family Holiday Traditions
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Have you ever noticed that as Christmas dinner starts, so do the stories? Mom talks about work and how her coworker Shannon is annoying, but they’re going to lunch next Thursday; Dad talks … Continue reading