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How Climate Change is Affecting Our Farmers – The Lessons

  Over the past few weeks, we have been talking about how climate change is expected to affect our farmers based on our current understanding of what the future climate across the country will be.  We started by looking at … Continue reading

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Arizona Farm Bureau Pleased the Farm Bill Passes

Arizona Farm Bureau salutes Congress’ passage of a new farm bill, which passed the Senate Tuesday on a 68-32 vote after earlier passing the House 251-166. It will now to go President Obama’s desk to be signed into law. The … Continue reading

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How Climate Change is Affecting Our Farmers – The Challenges

The success of farms and ranches has always been impacted by the whims of the weather.  Variability from year to year in rainfall and temperature can significantly impact how much of each crop farms can produce which has a direct … Continue reading

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Chew on This Tour with Hickman Farms

Hickman’s is putting together an event in an effort to help educate people in the areas of  agriculture, farming, supply vs. demand, and carbon footprint with the consumers. Please be sure to RSVP which day would be best for you as lunch will … Continue reading

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How is Organic Food Different from Other Food?

Everyone wants to make the healthiest choices they can for their family, especially when it comes to the food they use to fill their plates.  But as terms like organic, grass-fed, free range, and all natural have started to pop up … Continue reading

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