Category Archives: Just For Fun

Pickles, They’re kind of a big DILL

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit AZFB Communications Intern Pickles have always been a fan favorite, even as early as 2030 B.C.E. Next time you eat a pickle think of these fun facts! Pickles have been around since ancient times, although there is … Continue reading →

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Gigi’s Spicy Cinnamon Apple Sauce

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Adison McIntosh When I think of family recipes, I think of recipes that express my family’s traditions and culture. There are many recipes in our family that represent us wholeheartedly: BBQ chicken pizza, garlic bacon pasta, and my mom’s … Continue reading →

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Our Longtime Love of Local

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Much talk about “local” has spurred a multitude of conversations, especially during the pandemic of 2020. But, did you know, 100 years ago nearly every farmer and rancher in Arizona, and America … Continue reading →

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May Showers Bring Spring Flowers: How To Grow Your Flower Garden

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communication Intern Spring has sprung and its time to start your flower garden. Even someone with the brownest thumb can design and maintain an amazing flower garden. Here is a step by step guide on how … Continue reading →

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Summer Barbecue Staples

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern Well, its officially May and we have hit the 100s. With the introduction of the warmer weather comes summertime celebrations. In my family, summertime BBQs are a favorite and are always a blast. With … Continue reading →

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