Tag Archives: American Farm Bureau Federation
Kids Can Now Explore Farmers’ Markets Online
The popular agricultural education gaming site MyAmericanFarm.org now includes an updated version of the Farmers’ Market Challenge, a game that helps students in kindergarten through fifth grade practice essential math skills while learning about food and healthy choices. After correctly answering math … Continue reading
Connecting All Farm Types to Direct Marketing
By Julie Murphree Not long ago, Bob McClendon, an organic produce grower in Arizona, had a clear and concise answer when asked how Arizona Farm Bureau could help small and local farmers and ranchers succeed. His reply: Help direct-market farmers … Continue reading
September 2012 FoodieCast: The Pork Shortage. Is There Really Cause For Concern?
Welcome to this special edition of FoodieCast. FoodieCast scans the nation’s food scene to talk with leading producers, chefs, marketers, industry representatives and consumers to bring you the latest food trends. To learn more about the consumer-driven marketplace and its impact on … Continue reading
August 2012 FoodieCast: Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Interviewed with James Beard Foundation
Welcome to this month’s FoodieCast. FoodieCast scans the nation’s food scene to talk with leading producers, chefs, marketers, industry representatives and consumers to bring you the latest food trends. To learn more about the consumer-driven marketplace and its impact on agriculture, tune … Continue reading
Day of Prayer for Those Affected by Drought
This Thursday, Aug. 23, the American Farm Bureau Federation will be asking Americans to remember the many individuals and families facing severe struggles due to this year’s devastating drought. Suggestions for a National Day of Prayer for Drought Victims have … Continue reading