Tag Archives: farmers’ Markets

Beets Give You Needed Nutrients

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Julie Murphree, Director of Outreach and Sarah Hunt, Communications Intern     Beets grow well in Arizona! When you go to an Arizona farmers market, you’ll most likely come across a rainbow of beet varieties when they’re in season. … Continue reading →

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Social Media Increases Sales for Local Farmers

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Imagine this: the sweet taste of strawberries, the zesty smell of citrus in the air, and that great feeling of getting something checked off your to-do list. This experience perfectly describes what getting … Continue reading →

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Our Longtime Love of Local

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Much talk about “local” has spurred a multitude of conversations, especially during the pandemic of 2020. But, did you know, 100 years ago nearly every farmer and rancher in Arizona, and America … Continue reading →

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What’s in Season During an Arizona Summer?

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Fill Your Plate

Do you know what’s in season this summer?  Check out this chart below to see what locally grown produce is in season and readily available in the summer months. For more information about what’s in season, go to Fill Your … Continue reading →

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Play Ball!! Pack a Picnic for Spring Training

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Fill Your Plate

Spring is in full swing here in Arizona and that means citrus trees are full of fruit, farmer’s markets have well stocked stalls, and major league baseball is here to play.  Spring training for 15 Major League Baseball teams started … Continue reading →

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