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Pumpkin – The Traditional Fall Squash that is Actually Good for You

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Pumpkins have long been a symbol of the fall season. Whether it be pumpkin décor, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin candles, or the traditional pumpkin pie, we all enjoy this bright orange squash … Continue reading

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Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Pumpkins

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When my brothers and I were younger, one of our favorite things to do every Halloween was to carve pumpkins. Mom would take us to the store, we’d all dig through the … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Fall To-Do List: 50 Activities for Friends and Family

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Photo: Pixabay   Want to do some fun fall activities but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! Sometimes it feels like it takes forever for a holiday to get here, … Continue reading

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Arizona’s Fall Festivals

By Taylor Rogers, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Manager Photo: Pixabay   It’s October and it still feels a little too hot outside. But we are enjoying wonderfully cool mornings and evenings. Arizona Farm Bureau’s Fill Your Plate hopes you plan … Continue reading

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Everything About Pumpkins

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director A bit of Arizona history says that before Phoenix was officially named, locals used to call the area Pumpkinville because of all the wild pumpkins that grew in and around what we … Continue reading

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