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2018 Farm Bill Update: Senate version released

6/12/2018

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The Senate released their version of the 2018 Farm Bill on June 8. This bipartisan draft of the bill is expected do better than the House draft, which was shot down last month.

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2018 Farm Bill Update: What You Need to Know

5/22/2018

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Last month, the House Agriculture Committee introduced their draft of the proposed 2018 Farm Bill. On Friday, May 18th, the House’s draft 2018 Farm Bill was voted down 198-213. As our friends at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition stated, this House version was “one of the most anti-farmer bills ever seen.”

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Engaging America's Young Adults in Agriculture

12/8/2017

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​With a growing agriculture industry, farming is calling upon young people to step in and fill the gaps. Here’s how young farmers are going to impact the industry in the upcoming years.

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The 2018 Farm Bill: What it is (and why you should care)

12/4/2017

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​​In the new year, the United States legislature will introduce the 2018 Farm Bill. Here is some information on what the new bill will contain and how it will impact you if it’s passed.

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Farm to School: Establishing a Year-Round Effort

10/27/2017

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​With the end of October nearing, National Farm to School Month is also coming to a close. But this doesn’t mean that Farm to School efforts have to end! These programs promote connections between students, schools, and local farmers which should be celebrated and implemented year-round. 

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Farm to School by the Numbers

10/13/2017

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It's National Farm to School Month, and this week we're celebrating with some of the wonderful numbers behind the movement! Check out our infographic to learn more about farm to school programs, as well as their impact across the country and in our state.
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Farm to School programs support healthy kids, local faRmers, and thriving communities

10/6/2017

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​​October is National Farm to School Month, a time to celebrate connections between schools, local farmers, and food. Farm to School Month is an opportunity to emphasize the importance of farm to school programs as a way to improve child nutrition, support local economies, and educate children about the origins of food.

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5 Facts for National Farmers Market Week in Arizona

8/9/2017

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Celebrate National Farmers Market Week with these fun facts about Arizona agriculture and farmers markets!
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Phoenix Food Heroes: TigerMountain Foundation grows healthy communities

7/27/2017

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​TigerMountain Foundation is “planting the seeds of change,” in South Phoenix, one community garden at a time. Founder Darren Chapman, who started the program in 2008, works with groups of potentially at-risk youth, veterans, homeless populations and people who have previously been incarcerated. Those involved with the program learn about gardening and landscaping, as well as essential work and life skills.

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Payson girl plants seeds of change, one peach at a time

7/20/2017

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“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
 
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Giving back to the community and generous entrepreneurship aren’t typically the first things on a child’s mind, especially during summer vacation. But for 11-year-old Brooklyn Klein, the urge to make a difference drives her to give back to her community each week. ​

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