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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

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How What You Eat, Can Beat the Heat

Hot days are here again which means Arizonans are after creative, low cost ways to keep cool.  It turns out that the answer to beating the summer heat can be found just down the hall in your kitchen.  Here are … Continue reading

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Wacky for Watermelon

If there is one fruit that is always associated with summer, it is the watermelon.  Who doesn’t have a sweet summer memory featuring this refreshing melon?  Long a staple of backyard barbecues and summer picnics, there is more to watermelon … Continue reading

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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

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7 Great Ways Blueberries Can Brighten Your Day

When it comes time to pick up some fresh fruit at the farmers market or grocery store, odds are that if you aren’t reaching for berries of one color, you are reaching for berries of another.  It seems that we … Continue reading

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