Arizona Farm Bureau

We tweet about Arizona grown food, recipes, farms, and more. We are the voice of Arizona Agriculture. #thankafarmer

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🚜 Governor Hobbs has issued an executive order aimed at easing fuel and transportation costs for Arizona agriculture.

Temporary measures include highway use of red-dyed diesel and increased truck weight limits through Dec. 31, 2026.

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A new approach to groundwater management is taking shape in Willcox. The proposed plan includes an initial 10% cut in water duties for nearly all crops, raising questions about conservation, farm viability and the basin's future.

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Executive Order directing the Department of Interior to delist or downlist the Mexican Gray Wolf is the right first step.

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The words we use about food and our bodies matter. 💛 Hear how positive language can help kids build confidence and healthy habits on the latest Fill Your Plate Now Podcast.

Full episode: https://t.co/bBLeCZ4ZZ8

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Think you know dairy? 🥛 Some of the most common claims about inflammation, acne and lactose intolerance might surprise you.

Full episode: https://t.co/YdGUIOUg7e

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Did you know Arizona's restaurant industry generates $24 billion in sales? 🍽️ Behind every meal is an industry supporting families, creating jobs, and bringing diverse flavors to communities across our state.

Full episode: https://t.co/fkNefoELqg

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What brings us together is often greater than what sets us apart. 🌱 GdBiddS2qWZat20XVzona explores the shared values of family, community, and the people who help feed our nation. Watch the documentary.
#GrowingHome #ArizonaAg

Full episode: https://t.co/4TeLLmFWPb

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We feature the Phoenix-area Lopez family in our mini documentary, Growing Home: Arizona. Business-owner Brian Lopez talks water issues and reveals common values between the rural and urban populations, and that we all see water as a treasured resource: https://t.co/Qcf2Wri2le

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Water storage goes beyond reservoirs. Our groundwater and watersheds act like a savings account, helping build resilience for times of drought. Learn why both natural and engineered infrastructure matter to Arizona's water future.

Full ep: https://t.co/wdfO4fdcip

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Arizona Farm Bureau's mini-documentary explores the critical role water plays in Arizona agriculture through the stories of three Arizona families. 🌱💧
See how water connects our farms, families, and communities.

Watch the film here: https://t.co/X8j83IEEzZ

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What happens when you combine agriculture, music, and education? Watch how Nancy Caywood is inspiring the next generation to learn about insects, water conservation, and where their food comes from. 🎵🌱💧
#AgEducation #ArizonaAg

Full episode: https://t.co/Y972yisuyr

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Food myths can start early, but so can food education. Teaching where our food comes from helps build trust, inspire curiosity, and connect the next generation to agriculture.
#ArizonaAg #AgEducation #FoodFacts

Full episode: https://t.co/apuN4tGzT6

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✅ Packed with magnesium, potassium & calcium
Low-cal, nutrient-dense, & antioxidant-rich okra is basically a green superhero in pod form.
What's your favorite way to enjoy okra? Drop your recipes below! 👇
#Okra #LadyFingers #Superfood #HealthyEating #GardenToTable

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Okra: The Slime Queen of the Vegetable World! Meet Abelmoschus esculentus — better known as okra or lady's fingers in many English-speaking countries. This flowering beauty from the mallow family hails from East Africa and has conquered kitchens across tropical, subtropical,

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(Photo courtesy Mortimer Farms, where they are growing this yummy summer veggie!)
Nutrition snapshot (per 100g raw):
✅ Only 33 calories
✅ 3g fiber (hello, happy gut!)
✅ 2g plant protein
✅ Loaded with vitamins C, K & B6

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National Dairy Month (June) is over. But the work continues on our Arizona Dairies!

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Farm families feed America with dedication, care, and a commitment to producing the food we rely on every day. 🌱🇺🇸

Full episode: https://t.co/YWOFjtSJXQ

#ArizonaFarmBureau #FarmFamilies #FeedAmerica #ArizonaAg #ThankAFarmer

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AZFB President John Boelts joined Farm Bureau leaders in Washington, D.C., advocating for the issues that matter most to America’s farmers and ranchers. Together, we’re ensuring agriculture’s voice is heard. 🇺🇸🌾
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Dr. Ryan Wolker, DVM, Arizona's State Veterinarian with the Arizona Department of Agriculture, explains what the New World screwworm is and how it affects livestock.

Full episode: https://t.co/MLngGFL2jd