Category Archives: In the News
Arizona Food Prices Up 1% from Last Quarter, Contrary to the National Path
Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are up slightly in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Market Basket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 basic grocery items was … Continue reading
Look Who’s Talking Now: Farmers
By Julie Murphree Someone has convinced farmers and ranchers to start talking. That’s kind of a crazy proposition, especially since sometimes they really don’t care to get into the communication thing too much. Warning: Once they do start talking, … Continue reading
9th Annual American Heritage Festival
Arizona Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program is participating in the 9th Annual American Heritage Festival to be held November 18th, 19th and 20th at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek. Considered the largest and most diverse educational living history … Continue reading
Arizona Leafy Greens Week Celebrates Impact of Lettuce on State’s Economy
Gov. Jan Brewer dedicates Nov. 13-19 in honor of state’s bountiful leafy greens harvest In recognition of the bountiful harvest generated by Arizona’s abundant lettuce industry, Governor Jan Brewer has proclaimed November 12-19, Arizona Leafy Greens Week. “The continued viability of this … 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.