USDA and EPA annually test fresh foods for pesticide residues. In 2017, samples were well below safety limits in 99% of them. More than half had no detectable pesticide at all. Eat Your Veggies!
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05.12.2023
Arizona Beef is the Best!
A 3-ounce serving of Arizona beef is a nutrient-dense food and is the number one source of protein, vitamin B12 and zinc. In Arizona, it’s one of our top ag products.
Photo courtesy of the Arizona Beef Council
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05.05.2023
Eating More Eggs is a Healthy Choice
May is National Egg Month! Did you know that our own Hickman’s Family Farms produces more than 10 million eggs a day for Arizona families? Eat more eggs, it’s a healthy choice!
eggs (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)
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04.28.2023
Mobile Friendly Fill Your Plate Helps You Source for Local Food
Fill Your Plate is mobile-friendly. Your weekend trip requires a morning visit to a farmer’s market. Just take out your smartphone, search Fill Your Plate.org and take advantage of the most comprehensive list of Arizona farmers’ markets.
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04.21.2023
Arizona Olive Oil and Leafy Greens Make for the Perfect Salad
Putting Olive oil on salad helps the body absorb nutrients. Good to know since Yuma, Arizona is considered America’s winter Salad Bowl because of all the leafy greens it produces!
