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8 Ways to Eat Healthy, Arizona Style

Twenty-four centuries ago, Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, advised his fellow Greeks: [tweetthis] “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”-Hippocrates [/tweetthis] In spite of enormous changes in the world since Hippocrates’ time, this recipe for good … Continue reading

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Drop Off Your Citrus Donations to Arizona’s Food Banks Beginning January 5

PHOENIX, ARIZONA:  Are your citrus trees filling up with fruit? No problem – Arizona’s food banks want your citrus donations! Food banks continue to respond to record levels of demand, and your citrus donations – grapefruit, oranges, lemons, tangelos, and … Continue reading

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What’s in Season in November 2014?

The theme for November is gratitude. It is a time to pause and take stock of all the blessings in our lives and to be thankful for the gifts we have been given. Here at the Farm Bureau, we believe … Continue reading

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Support Your Local Farmers’ Market

National Farmers’ Market Week was held in recognition of the increasingly important role farmers’ markets play in our local and national food supply.  The number of farmers’ markets operating across the country has nearly doubled in the last 5 years and … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Fit Organic Food into Your Budget

There is no question that buying organic food costs more than buying food that is grown conventionally but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to fill your plate with organic options without breaking the bank.  Here are some helpful tips … Continue reading

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