Category Archives: In the News
The Price of Plastic: Should States Ban or Tax Plastic Bags?
A recent opinion poll conducted by the Opinion Research Corporation (ORC) indicates that American consumers do not support legislation being discussed in many states that would either ban or tax the continued use of plastic and paper bags at retail stores.
March 31 is Thank a Farmer Thursday
AgFACTS, Inc. will sponsor “Thank a Farmer Thursday” on March 31 on a number of college campuses across the country. The event is designed to celebrate what farmers and ranchers do to feed the world and educate college students about where their food and clothing comes from.
How to Make the Most of the “Stretch Your Food Dollar” Menus: Rising Food Prices #3
Arizona Farm Bureau began quarterly market basket surveys the fourth quarter of 2006. While the surveys are unscientific, they serve as a clear gauge of actual price trends across the state.
When the financial downturn hit in 2008, Farm Bureau decided to take the market basket to the next level by putting together a menu…
You Wouldn’t Wear the Same Underwear Every Day, Would You? Reusable Shopping Bags: Sustainable, yes….but Safe?
There is little dispute that this practice saves resources and reduces the number of disposable plastic bags that make their way into our landfills. But recent research by the University of Arizona raises concerns that we are swapping safety for sustainability and endangering the health of our family.