Tag Archives: American Farm Bureau Federation
Food Prices Increase Slightly in the Second Quarter of 2012
This quarter’s Stretch Your Dollar menu and recipes are available on fillyourplate.org Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket slightly increased in the second quarter of 2012, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey … Continue reading
Interesting Information about Arizona Agriculture
When people picture Arizona, they see the desert, the Grand Canyon, and lots of cactus. What they don’t realize is that Arizona is much more than that; it is an important player in American agriculture. It may seem strange that … Continue reading
THE NATIONAL SEARCH FOR THE ‘FACES OF FARMING AND RANCHING’ IS ON!
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Kicks Off Nationwide Search to Find Top Ambassadors of Agriculture When it comes to today’s agriculture, there are many examples of great farmers and ranchers all over the country doing wonderful things to bring food to … Continue reading
Make Everyday Eat Your Veggies Day
As a society, we are missing the mark when it comes to the nutritional guidelines recommended by the USDA. A study entitled State of the Plate conducted by the Produce for Better Health Foundation shows that less than 10% of us … Continue reading
Celebrating the Centennial: God Didn’t Make the Land for the Purpose of One Single Species
Arizona Farm Bureau continues its “Celebrating the Centennial” Series with the fifth article, “God Didn’t Make the Land for the Purpose of one Single Species.” This story profiles a ranch woman and is so much a part of ranching … Continue reading