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Farm Bureau Hosts Governor Candidate Forums throughout Rural Arizona
Four rural county Farm Bureaus (Cochise, Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma) will host GOP Arizona Governor Candidate Forums in March and April. The candidates will debate questions on rural issues, as well as questions posed by the audience. The public is … Continue reading
Study Says Your Food Prices Could Go Up without Labor Reform
An approach to agricultural labor reform that focuses solely on immigration enforcement would raise food prices over five years by an additional 5 to 6 percent and would cut the nation’s food and fiber production by as much as a … Continue reading
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
Arizona Food Prices are Up Slightly in the Fourth Quarter of 2013
Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are up in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 basic grocery items was $51.62, up … Continue reading
What’s in Season in December?
Here are some great ways to fill every holiday plate with what’s in season this December.