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5 Ways to Fit Organic Food into Your Budget

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

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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How is Organic Food Different from Other Food?

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

Everyone wants to make the healthiest choices they can for their family, especially when it comes to the food they use to fill their plates.  But as terms like organic, grass-fed, free range, and all natural have started to pop up … Continue reading →

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Ask a Farmer: Is Organic Farming Healthier?

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

This is the first in a series of Q & A’s that moms posed and Arizona Farmers and Ranchers have answered. Mom Wendy, raising 3 boys, asks: I hear all about organic farming and how it is healthier for you, but … Continue reading →

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Tips for Better Nutrition on a Tight Budget

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Fill Your Plate

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Some contend that to eat healthy you must spend more. Not true! You just need to shop wisely. In fact, don’t let anyone (including Dr. Oz) tell you that the only way to eat … Continue reading →

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Farmer’s Markets in Phoenix Area, Open in Winter

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Fill Your Plate

Here’s a list of farmer’s markets in the Phoenix, Area that are open in the winter.

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