Tag Archives: American Farm Bureau Federation

10 Commonly Mispronounced Food Words

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

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.   Bruschetta Pronounced: broo-sket-ah   Gnocchi Pronounced: nyawk-kee   Espresso Pronounced: e-spres-oh   Chipotle Pronounced: … Continue reading →

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Farmer Q&A With Nicholas Larsen, Banana Grower and Farm Bureau Member in Florida

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

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 →

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Ask a Farmer: How Do You Give Back to The Community?

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #6 “I’m all about giving back to the community: How do you give back?” We agree— giving back is not only a priority, it’s a responsibility!  At Duncan Family … Continue reading →

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Ask a Farmer: Do You Sell Crops at Local Farmer’s Markets?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

Ask a Farmer:  Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #5 “Do you sell your crops at local farmer’s markets?” That’s a great question! Yes, at Desert Roots Farm, selling our crops at a local level is very important to … Continue reading →

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Farmers’ Markets Create Win-Win-Win

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

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 →

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