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Buying Locally Grown Produce Has Never Been Easier

One of the things Arizonans can do to show their appreciation for the farmers and ranchers that work hard all year round to provide fresh, locally grown produce, meats, and dairy products is to commit to purchasing local whenever possible.  … Continue reading

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5 Quick Fixes to Help You Stretch Your Family’s Food Dollar

Every family needs food; but since the grocery budget is one of the few “discretionary” budget items many families have, it is often the first one to get cut when times get tough.  As food costs continue to climb faster … Continue reading

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Making Sure Everyone Has Access to Locally Grown Food

In the war against obesity, those in the lower income brackets have been losing ground.  Stuck between the proverbial rock and hard place, many low income Americans struggle to eat a healthy diet because they lack access to healthy options … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Curb Stress Eating

Stress is something everyone experiences.  Some of us have more of it than others and we all know that when we have too much stress for too long it can be bad for our health.  While reducing stress is always … Continue reading

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Arizona Food Prices are Up Slightly in the First Quarter of 2014

Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are up in the first quarter of 2014, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 basic grocery items was $52.40, up … Continue reading

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