Category Archives: Focus on Agriculture

Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Decreases 5% in 2012

Good News for Holiday Food Shoppers! Arizona’s Thanksgiving Dinner is $1.95 cheaper than National’s Again this year… an organic price survey.

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America’s Heartland Episode Features Yuma’s Winter Lettuce Production

In America’s Heartland episode 802, America’s Winter Salad Bowl is featured. Now in its eighth season, the series celebrates the nation’s agriculture with all new stories in every episode. America’s Heartland is broadcast four times weekly on RFD-TV. Visit the “Watch Heartland” section of … Continue reading

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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

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Run, Walk, or Stroll in The Great Arizona Grape Stomp in Fountain Hills

Run, walk, or stroll in The Great Arizona Grape Stomp in Fountain Hills on Saturday, November 3rd. The 5K event (registration at 9/race at 10) is followed by a full day of activities (10-4) in downtown Fountain Hills that includes a Farmers Market with over 40 vendors, AZ wine tasting, fine art, chef/winemaker demonstrations, music, face painting for kids (or kids at heart), and test your skills in the at grape stomping competition.

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Picture Comparisons Predict Children’s Food Preferences

PICTURE COMPARISONS PREDICT CHILDREN’S FOOD PREFERENCES Children’s liking of specific foods can be accurately assessed by asking them to compare pictures on a computer screen, suggests new research that could help manufacturers develop new child-friendly foods. For more complete information … Continue reading

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