Tag Archives: agriculture
Arizona Agricultural Exports
China, Indonesia, and even Mexico may be able to produce clothing, electronics, and even cars at lower costs than the United States, but when it comes to producing food, America gets a lot with a little. According to the United … Continue reading
Farmer Q&A With Nicholas Larsen, Banana Grower and Farm Bureau Member in Florida
This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought to you by the Public Relations Department of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Foodie News: Tell us a little about Lago Farms. Larsen: We farm 2.5 acres, … Continue reading
Ask Questions at Farmers’ Markets
by Harry Cline Originally posted July 8, 2013 on the Western Farm Press blog. Just because a farmer’s market vendor says it’s true does not make it true. Ask questions; legitimate farmers will be glad to answer them. Farmers’ markets are like … Continue reading
Farmers’ Markets Create Win-Win-Win
Robert Giblin, occasional contributor to American Farm Bureau’s “Focus on Agriculture,” suggests that Farmers’ Markets create “Win-Win-Win.” Well, we know that well here in Arizona. With well over 100 farmers’ markets in our state, a good number of ours are … Continue reading
Arbor Day 2013
Arbor Day is right around the corner, (Friday, April 26th to be exact) and The Arizona Nursery Association wants to empower you and your loved ones to give a gift that lasts a lifetime.