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Did You Know, We Grow Chickpeas in Arizona

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director   I’m beginning to think we grow everything in Arizona. Well, okay, we don’t grow soybeans. But, this ancient bean has been getting lots of attention in recent years. Over the past 10,000 … Continue reading →

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Beets Give You Needed Nutrients

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Julie Murphree, Director of Outreach and Sarah Hunt, Communications Intern     Beets grow well in Arizona! When you go to an Arizona farmers market, you’ll most likely come across a rainbow of beet varieties when they’re in season. … Continue reading →

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Frozen Treats You Can Make This Summer

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     As we all know, it can get pretty hot in Arizona in the summer. Cool down with these frozen treats! This Food Network article as well as these Fill Your Plate articles … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss and Portion Control

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Portion control is an important element of any healthy diet. Overeating leads to weight gain and unhealthy eating habits. Controlling how much you eat may seem like an intimidating subject, but it can … Continue reading →

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Easy, Nutritious Breakfast Recipes

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     I don’t know about you, but I always have a hard time with motivation to actually cook something in the morning! When we wake up, we’re usually still tired and don’t have … Continue reading →

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