Category Archives: Arizona Food and Farm Events

How to Support Arizona Farmers

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     Arizona farms are local, family owned businesses that provide the freshest produce, baked goods, and other great items for your family’s meals every day. Like most businesses, these places have been affected … Continue reading →

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Fun Facts About Gourds

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     Did you know gourds grow in Arizona? They thrive in the warm weather, especially at the Wuertz’s Gourd Farm (learn more about Wuertz family here). The Wuertz family have been growing gourds … Continue reading →

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Arizona Citrus Abounds

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     It’s finally December, and you know what that means: Arizona citrus is in season! Oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and tangerines will all be ready for picking very soon. My favorite way to … Continue reading →

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14 Arizona Winter Activities To Do With Friends and Family

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Photo: Pixabay   Arizona has a unique winter season. The northern half gets snow and the southern half doesn’t, which, in my opinion, makes it the best of both worlds! If you live … Continue reading →

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Sesame Chard Salad

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Photo: Pixabay   What is chard? “The colorful, leafy green known as Swiss chard is actually a beet that was developed specifically for its edible stems and leaves, which are often used in … Continue reading →

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