Tag Archives: Food and Related Products

FoodieCast: Duck Eggs

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

Welcome to this month’s FoodieCast. In March’s podcast, AFBF’s Miranda McDaniel takes a deeper look at one of 2013’s trending foods: duck eggs. Farmers John Metzer, of Metzer Farms, and Lesley Brabyn, of Salmon Creek Ranch, weigh in on why … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Fill Your Day with Fruits and Vegetables (Part 1)

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

According to the Centers for Disease Control, less than 25% of us are even coming close to eating the recommended number of servings for fruit and vegetables each day.

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What Factors Impact Food Prices? Part 2

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

In the first part of this series, we talked about how production and weather impact the price of our food. Now, let’s look at another of the factors that we don’t hear about as much but that can actually have a more substantial impact on how much it will cost to fill our plates.

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Ask a Farmer: Am I Getting the Freshest Produce?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

Ask a Farmer: Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #2 From Arizona Mom, Katie: How do I know I’m getting the freshest produce?   Arizona is one of the best states to celebrate fresh! We’re planting and harvesting 12 … Continue reading →

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What’s in Season in Arizona This Winter?

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Fill Your Plate

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

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