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More Ways to Eat Healthy and Stay on a Budget
Some people think that eating healthy and staying on a budget may not seem to go hand in hand, but with planning and forethought, it can be a reality. One of the best ways to keep your budget in line is by buying local seasonal produce [local is not always cheaper, and at this time of year the farmers’ markets offer an abundance of healthy, delicious fruit and vegetable choices.
When it comes to healthy eating, here are a few tips to remember:
New Recipes Feature Arizona Meat and Produce
Farmers and ranchers love good food and Arizona farmers and ranchers are no exception, that’s why we’ve compiled some of the best recipes from Arizona Farmers and Ranchers right on our site at FillYourPlate.org.
Arizona Farmer-Chef Connection 3: Make market connections between local buyers and growers!
This gathering is designed to foster collaboration and wholesale direct market opportunities for local farmers, ranchers, chefs and other food buyers who are committed to expanding and strengthening local and seasonal food networks.
Continued Litigation on Public Lands Could Mean an End to Grazing
Through the use of litigation, various environmental groups in Arizona are hampering government land management agencies’ ability to fulfill their mission. Arizona Farm Bureau members, many of whom depend upon leasing federal lands for their livelihood, are taking action.
Arizona Food Prices Inch Up, but Groceries Still a Bargain
For the second time this year, Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket increased in the second quarter of 2010, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Market Basket Survey.