Category Archives: In the News
$9 Million Gift to Support the University of Arizona’s Veterinary Medical and Surgical Program
A foundational gift of $9 million from the Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation will support the state’s first public veterinary medical and surgical program to train Doctors of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Arizona.
July 4th Picnic Still Costs Less Than $6 per Person
An all-American Fourth of July picnic of the nation’s favorite foods including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and chocolate milk will cost slightly more this year but still comes in at less than $6 … Continue reading
Arizona Farm Bureau Pleased the Farm Bill Passes
Arizona Farm Bureau salutes Congress’ passage of a new farm bill, which passed the Senate Tuesday on a 68-32 vote after earlier passing the House 251-166. It will now to go President Obama’s desk to be signed into law. The … Continue reading
CommonGround Volunteers Discuss Food on Popular Morning Show
Lifetime Network’s “The Balancing Act” welcomes farmers to discuss popular food and farming issues CommonGround volunteer Sara Ross sits down with Danielle Knox to discuss GMOs. CommonGround volunteers will share how they grow and raise food for America’s families with … Continue reading
Arizona Leafy Greens Celebrates Advent of Season
November marks beginning of Arizona-grown lettuce shipments Arizona Leafy Greens Food Safety Committee and Safeway stores are coming together to celebrate the advent of Arizona’s lettuce harvest throughout the month of November, marked by a gubernatorial proclamation and messages about … Continue reading