Category Archives: Arizona farmers and ranchers
Arizona Leafy Greens Week Marks Start of Bountiful Season
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
STUDY SHOWS CHEESE LOWERS THE RISK OF DIABETES
A new study found that people who eat cheese are 12 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to those who rarely eat it, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The … Continue reading
Perfect Ways to Use Peaches
August is National Peach Month and the perfect time to enjoy this flavorful fruit. Whether you like them best in cobbler or prefer them sliced fresh with whip cream, peaches provide a delicious alternative to other fall fruits and are … Continue reading
Potato Industry Ponders Possible Bumper Crop
This year’s potato crop could be substantially larger than 2011’s—up to 41 million hundredweight more bags harvested—according to Jerry Wright, president/CEO of United Potato Growers of America. Wright and 30 others in the industry participated in a meeting on Tuesday … Continue reading
Demand for Fresh, Local Food Drives Farmers’ Market Growth
The Agriculture Department said the number of farmers’ markets in its national directory has increased 9.6 percent. USDA made the announcement to kick off National Farmers’ Market Week, Aug. 5-11. USDA’s directory now lists 7,864 markets, compared to the … Continue reading