Category Archives: In the News

Beets Give You Needed Nutrients

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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Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Mediterranean Diet Articles

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     What do you know about the Mediterranean Diet? Before I discovered Fill Your Plate, I had never heard of it! When I heard Mediterranean, I instantly thought, Olive Garden. You know, those … Continue reading

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Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Articles on Sweeteners: The Good and The Bad

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     Our blog has several articles on artificial and natural sweeteners, and why the first is bad for your health, and the latter is healthier and encourages healthier eating habits when used as … Continue reading

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Social Media Increases Sales for Local Farmers

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Imagine this: the sweet taste of strawberries, the zesty smell of citrus in the air, and that great feeling of getting something checked off your to-do list. This experience perfectly describes what getting … Continue reading

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Foods That Help You Sleep Better

Posted by Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Most of us do for some reason or the other, whether it is worries, too much screen time, insomnia, or other reasons. Fortunately there … Continue reading

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