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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

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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

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What’s in Season in Arizona This Fall?

Do you ever wonder what fresh fruit and vegetables you can plan on finding at the local Farmer’s Market or in your local grocery store this Fall? Well, look no farther than the image below! Find a list of our … Continue reading

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Everything is Better with Butter

Attention butter-lovers, butter is back!  As people continue to cut back on fats and oils, they are making real butter their fat or oil of choice.  After years of choosing butter-alternatives like margarine in an effort to lower fat and … Continue reading

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July 2012 Foodiecast: The Voice of Agriculture

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, … Continue reading

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