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Ask a Farmer: Why are Tomatoes Picked Green in Commercial Production?
Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #8 “Why are tomatoes picked green in commercial production?” This is a great question! Thank you for the opportunity to share some of our expertise. The fruit is … Continue reading
Ask a Farmer: How Do We Get Kids Interested in Farming?
Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #7 “How do we get our kids interested in farming?” (This was posed by a Mom that’s raising 4 boys on the farm with her husband) Getting your kids … Continue reading
4 Reasons to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week
If you are looking for the best tasting, freshest food around, you can check out the local farmer’s market for delicious, fresh-from-the-farm products produced right here in Arizona. This week, take a little time out of your schedule and go … Continue reading
Farmer Q&A With Nicholas Larsen, Banana Grower and Farm Bureau Member in Florida
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
Ask Questions at Farmers’ Markets
by Harry Cline Originally posted July 8, 2013 on the Western Farm Press blog. Just because a farmer’s market vendor says it’s true does not make it true. Ask questions; legitimate farmers will be glad to answer them. Farmers’ markets are like … Continue reading