Tag Archives: Holidays

Carving Pumpkins? Bake Those Seeds!

By, Steven Grunner, Current ASU Nutrition Student   Pumpkin seeds are extremely beneficial to the body and yet so many people are throwing them out every single year around Halloween while they decorate their pumpkins. It makes sense because they … Continue reading

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Slow Down on the Sugar During the Holidays

By Sandra L. Levitt, MD of Innovative Primary Care in Gilbert It’s officially holiday season and that means sweet treats are plentiful – from office parties to family gatherings. While we may likely consume a few sweets over the next … Continue reading

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It’s Christmas, Do You Have an Arizona-Grown Poinsettia on Your Shopping List?

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director  Every year, a few weeks before Christmas, Arizona Nursery Association and Arizona Farm Bureau deliver fresh, Arizona-grown Poinsettias to the state’s lawmakers. This year was no exception and marks more than 30 … Continue reading

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We Love the Holidays!

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Here at Arizona Farm Bureau, and especially with our farm and ranch families, we love the holidays! Since Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Year’s Day is just around the corner, you need … Continue reading

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Out of this World Christmas Cookies

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern When Christmas time comes around, my mind is only focused on one thing: treats. Cakes, cookies, pies, you name it and I want to bake it… and then eat all of it by … Continue reading

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