Category Archives: Arizona farmers and ranchers
Farmers and Ranchers Care About Animal Welfare
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Love of the rural lifestyle, land and animals comes across clearly if you hang out long enough with Alan and Diana Kessler. Since 1981 the husband and wife team have managed the Orme Ranch, about … Continue reading
Arizona's State Budget Cuts could put Your Food Safety at Risk
By Tim Dunn, Arizona Farm Bureau Vice President, and Chair of the Advisory Council for the Arizona Department of Agriculture. Desperate for a balanced state budget, some have recently suggested that we waive a wand and make the Arizona Department … Continue reading
Farming: The Original ‘Green Collar Job’
By Stewart Truelsen As the economy loses blue collar and white collar jobs, one bright spot in the employment outlook appears to be so-called “green collar jobs.” But what exactly are green collar jobs? Vice President Joe Biden described green … Continue reading
Arizona Vet Takes Issue with CBS' Report on Antibiotic Use in Animal Agriculture
A 36-year veteran of veterinary medicine responds to a CBS report on animal agriculture and antibiotics. Dr. McCLure suggests that “my lifetime of experience in animal agriculture makes their report seem to me biased and misleading.” What’s valuable to learn … Continue reading
Love Your Food? Hug a Farmer and You Could Win Yummy Prize!
Our Arizona farmers are some of the hardest working, most dedicated people in the world, and it’s time to show our appreciation!
In our first ever, HUG A FARMER contest,