Category Archives: Focus on Agriculture
Looking Forward: Green is the Color of Food Trends in Arizona for 2015
Following a trend that has been developing all across the nation for the past few years, it looks like Arizona’s 2015 food trends will involve a fair amount of green. In Arizona, where agricultural innovations have led to a $17.1-billion … Continue reading
8 Great Ways to Get Outside and Celebrate Earth Day
There was a time, not too long ago, when the air we breathe and the water we drink were in danger of becoming dangerous to us. In the 1960’s and 1970’s the long-term effects of industrialization were becoming clear and … Continue reading
14 Ways to Celebrate National Agriculture Day
National Agriculture Day, which is March 25th this year, provides all Arizonians with a great opportunity to offer thanks for the local farmers and ranchers who spend their days providing the food that fills our family’s plates. The goals of … Continue reading
Farm Bureau Hosts Governor Candidate Forums throughout Rural Arizona
Four rural county Farm Bureaus (Cochise, Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma) will host GOP Arizona Governor Candidate Forums in March and April. The candidates will debate questions on rural issues, as well as questions posed by the audience. The public is … Continue reading
Study Says Your Food Prices Could Go Up without Labor Reform
An approach to agricultural labor reform that focuses solely on immigration enforcement would raise food prices over five years by an additional 5 to 6 percent and would cut the nation’s food and fiber production by as much as a … Continue reading