Category Archives: Tips to Stretch Your Food Dollar
Arizona Food Prices Continue to Rise; 7% Above First Quarter 2011
Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are up again in the second quarter of 2011, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Market Basket Survey.
Higher Food Prices, So What: Elevating Leftovers to Gourmet Status!
Rising food prices may have put your food budget in a squeeze, but it’s still one of the best places to find flexibility compared to other areas of the family budget. With the right approach, it’s possible to put great meals on the family dinner table without busting the budget. And one place to stretch your food dollars is with leftovers.
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…
Rising Food Prices Part II: How to Manage your Food Budget
You certainly didn’t need to see reports to know the price of food has risen in recent months. A trip to the supermarket is proof of the need to stretch your dollar.