Tag Archives: Sustainable agriculture

Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit AZFB Communications Intern Since 1970 we have been celebrating Earth Day. This unique day comes every year on April 22. Earth Day is celebrated in more than 193 countries. This is a day for all to focus … 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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How Sustainable is Our Food Supply?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Fill Your Plate

Access to adequate amounts of healthy food is one of the most important things that differentiate thriving regions from those that are faltering.  Security to our food supply is therefore of the utmost importance to almost every nation in the … Continue reading →

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American Century Farms: Meet America’s Farm Families that have farmed for More than 100 Years!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Fill Your Plate

Agriculture has played a significant role in the development of our nation. With this in mind, “Agriculture’s Lasting Heritage” also provides an opportunity for the visitor to navigate through an interactive timeline of American history and agriculture.

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