Category Archives: Arizona farmers and ranchers

Focus on Agriculture: Farmer Engagement Must Move Beyond Feeding the World

Producing a bounty of U.S.-grown food to sell and share beyond our borders remains a matter of deep pride to America’s farmers and ranchers.

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5 Ways to Make Healthier French Fries

Don’t let recent news reports and recommendations get you down fry lovers! With some minor modifications and a dash of creativity, you can continue to enjoy fabulous French fries as part of a healthy diet. To find local Arizona farms where you can get potatoes, go to FillYourPlate.org , click on Find a Farm Product…

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American Century Farms: Meet America’s Farm Families that have farmed for More than 100 Years!

Agriculture has played a significant role in the development of our nation. With this in mind, “Agriculture’s Lasting Heritage” also provides an opportunity for the visitor to navigate through an interactive timeline of American history and agriculture.

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Farmers Helping Ranchers While Wildfires Rage

Short and Long-Term Impact of the State’s Wildfire’s on Arizona’s Cattle still to be determined.

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Arizona Food Prices Continue to Rise; 7% Above First Quarter 2011

Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are up again in the second quarter of 2011, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Market Basket Survey.

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