Category Archives: Focus on Agriculture
THE NATIONAL SEARCH FOR THE ‘FACES OF FARMING AND RANCHING’ IS ON!
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Kicks Off Nationwide Search to Find Top Ambassadors of Agriculture When it comes to today’s agriculture, there are many examples of great farmers and ranchers all over the country doing wonderful things to bring food to … Continue reading
Celebrating the Centennial: God Didn’t Make the Land for the Purpose of One Single Species
Arizona Farm Bureau continues its “Celebrating the Centennial” Series with the fifth article, “God Didn’t Make the Land for the Purpose of one Single Species.” This story profiles a ranch woman and is so much a part of ranching … Continue reading
CSA’s in Arizona Growing in Popularity
With the increase in food prices, consumers everywhere are looking for ways to stretch their food dollar and get high quality, nutritious food for their families without breaking the bank. Another option is to invest in a community supported agriculture (CSA) program which provides all participants with healthy, locally grown produce many times at a lower overall cost because participants are buying straight from the farmer.
Producing Milk is More Than Just Milking Cows
It is delicious. Be it in a bowl of cereal, chilled in a tall glass, or in an ice cream cone, milk is a commodity loved by many. However, as we enjoy our three servings of dairy each day, Joe Serrano, part owner of Joharra Dairy in Casa Grande is working hard to maintain healthy and productive dairy cows.
Making High Quality Milk Begins with Healthy Cows
It is the hard work of farmers and ranchers throughout the country that keeps our supermarkets and farmer’s markets stocked with an abundance of high quality produce, meat, and dairy products.