Category Archives: Ag Facts

Resilience of American Agriculture: Innovation, Diversity, & Growing Markets

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

  The drought of 2012 is the most serious to impact U.S. agriculture since 1988. The illustrations help show the resiliency of the US agriculture sector and how it is better positioned today to endure this natural disaster.  

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Ask a Farmer: Am I Getting the Freshest Produce?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

Ask a Farmer: Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #2 From Arizona Mom, Katie: How do I know I’m getting the freshest produce?   Arizona is one of the best states to celebrate fresh! We’re planting and harvesting 12 … Continue reading →

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Ask a Farmer: Is Organic Farming Healthier?

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

This is the first in a series of Q & A’s that moms posed and Arizona Farmers and Ranchers have answered. Mom Wendy, raising 3 boys, asks: I hear all about organic farming and how it is healthier for you, but … Continue reading →

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2012 Has Been a Great Year, for Foodies

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Fill Your Plate

To find out which other predictions came true and where the foodies were hanging out, we took a look at all the food trends for 2012 and here is what we found.

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Arizona Leafy Greens Week Marks Start of Bountiful Season

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Fill Your Plate

Celebration highlighted with Governor proclamation, local grocery partnership In recognition of the bountiful harvest generated by Arizona’s abundant lettuce industry, Governor Jan Brewer has proclaimed Nov. 11-17 Arizona Leafy Greens Week. The week officially kicks off Arizona’s leafy greens season, … Continue reading →

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