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Calcium Does More Than Build Strong Bones

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We’ve long known that calcium is an incredibly important nutrient when it comes to bone health. Regardless of the stage of life that you’re in, calcium helps to maintain bone density, meaning … Continue reading

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Agua Frescas Are a Healthy Summer Beverage!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern There is nothing like a nice glass of cold lemonade or sweet tea on a hot summer day. While it definitely tastes great and is very refreshing, oftentimes these kinds of drinks … Continue reading

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Treat Your Allergies with Honey!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern   Seasonal allergies can be the absolute worst. Your eyes get itchy and watery, your nose gets stuffy, and you can’t stop sneezing, coughing, or both. Typically, our first move when our … Continue reading

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Beef 101 – How to Grill the Best Steak

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern   In our last Beef 101 article, we looked at all of the nutritional and health benefits that beef has to offer. In this one, we’re going to look at some tips … Continue reading

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Beef 101 – The Differences Between Grades of Beef

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When walking through the meat section of the grocery store, you’ve probably noticed the little shield symbols on the packages of meat that say something like “USDA Prime” or “USDA Choice.” As … Continue reading

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