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USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Sheep & Lambs

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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To Eat In or To Eat Out… That is the Question

When it comes to cutting back on how much it costs to feed our families, many of us would start by decreasing the number of meals eaten outside the home.  Looking back through the generations, this makes sense because eating … Continue reading

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USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Lemons

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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Ask a Farmer: Genetically Modified Crops

Ask a Farmer: Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #3 From Arizona Mom, Debbie: Should I be worried about genetically modified crops? Thanks for the opportunity to answer this question for you. And, I appreciate your concern! So you … Continue reading

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Grow What You Eat, Cook What You Grow

Whether you are growing your own food in a backyard garden or buying locally grown foods from the farmers market, there is no question that eating local adds to the local economy and creates a sense of community.  What you … Continue reading

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