Tag Archives: Arizona Agriculture

Did You Know, We Grow Chickpeas in Arizona

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director   I’m beginning to think we grow everything in Arizona. Well, okay, we don’t grow soybeans. But, this ancient bean has been getting lots of attention in recent years. Over the past 10,000 … Continue reading →

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Fun Facts About Gourds

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     Did you know gourds grow in Arizona? They thrive in the warm weather, especially at the Wuertz’s Gourd Farm (learn more about Wuertz family here). The Wuertz family have been growing gourds … Continue reading →

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The T on Tomatoes 

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

 Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director  Let’s talk tomatoes, the world’s most popular fruit and in Arizona too! The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2017 Census of Agriculture shows Arizona hosting 61 acres of tomatoes grown in the … Continue reading →

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Eating Red for Your Heart

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Angela Bates a Recent ASU Nutrition Student New Study Finds Anthocyanins Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Disease  You may be familiar with the Go Red for Women campaign, which has a red dress as a symbol of prevention for heart … Continue reading →

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Our Celebrating the Centennial Series, Part 3

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Fill Your Plate

Editor’s Note: Beginning in January, Arizona Farm Bureau began a series of articles celebrating Arizona’s Centennial and the state’s agriculture history. We hope to continue the article series on Arizona Agriculture through the year.   And, we want to share … Continue reading →

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