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Importance of eggs in fetal brain development

New research shows the importance of eggs and meat in a pregnant woman's diet ...

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Egg-potato tortilla

center of cheap, tasty meal...

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Breakfast crucial; protein, fruit best

Not only can breakfast help you stay lean, it gives you the energy you need to jump-start your day...

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Beyond scrambled eggs:

Hatching a new appreciation

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Egg-cellent information

America's egg farmers and the American Egg Board have joined together to create The Good Egg Project...

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Leaving the roost

Eggs are the cheapest form of protein, with the highest digestibility

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Get the perfect body

by eating the perfect food: Eggs

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Food donations made

by AEB and Colorado Egg Producers Association

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Eat Right:

Should you eat whole eggs?

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Make this your happiest, healthiest winter ever

Nix those yearnings by eating two eggs each morning

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Keep track of your food

breakfast of eggs and Canadian bacon can help you feel more satisfied

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50 ways

to cut 500 calories a day

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5 healthy snacks that will fill you up

a hard-boiled egg is a perfectly portion-controlled snack

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Senior cares:

Foods seniors shouldn’t go without

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The healthy $1 menu:

Black bean and egg burritos

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Environmentally friendly

grocery store vs. farmers' market

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Protein Cost Comparison

for November 2009

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The perfect poached egg:

How to poach an egg

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Olive Oil Fried Egg

easy and incorporates three simple ingredients

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Promoting satiety

proteins are the most satiating of the calorie-containing nutrients

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Get an egg-on-top dish, help the food bank

Clint Hickman challenged Valley chefs to create their own "Egg on Top" dishes

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Recipes for before, after that big meal

after that big meal.

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HUNGER

Guinness World Records holder helps out Weld Food Bank with egg expertise

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Animal Fats...

not linked to increased breast cancer risk

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Don’t chuck the yolks!

Whole eggs are also a good source of selenium, iodine, vitamin B12, B2, and some vitamin D

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Tips for entertaining on a budget

Go for brunch. Egg dishes are inexpensive

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Is your food high-value?

Deal Diva – Look at grocery bill

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Six foods that keep you full and satisfied

Eggs: They’re a great source of hunger-quelling protein

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An egg-cellent recipe for babies who enjoy lumps and bumps!

This is called the Good Morning Casserole

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There's plenty of savings packed in each egg

One of the best breaks for the supermarket shopper is the humble egg

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Welcome to
Hickman's Family Farms...

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Hickman's Family Farms has provided fresh eggs since 1944.

From of a flock of less than 500 in Grandma Hickman's back yard to our current flock of laying hens in environmentally friendly, automated houses - we've gotten bigger and better over the years.

Regardless of change and progress, we remain committed to the Hickman basic business formula: good service and excellent quality at a fair price.   continued...  


Prisoner Work Program - November 24, 2009 Prisoner Work Program

The “Egg on Top” winning dish

And the winner is: L’Academie at Scottsdale Culinary Institute. L’Academie’s Chef Joe Askren and his students’ dish was Chipolte Braised Pork with Poblano Chile Sauce on Baked Herb Pastry with Poached Egg. They will be receiving eggs for one year in the restaurant compliments of Hickman’s Family Farms.

Click to view the judging of the winning dish - gallery.

Click here to watch the
Sesame Street ad.

Of all the dignitaries I've ever had the pleasure of meeting, the one that impressed my kids the most had blue fur. However, there is no truth to the rumor that Hickman's plans to partner up with Big Bird to open a new farm on Sesame Street. However, we are very proud to be a part of the Good Egg Project, and a sponsor of Sesame Street.

The Good Egg Project

The Good Egg Project

America's egg farmers, including Hickman's Family Farms, are proud to announce the The Good Egg Project, an initiative that aims to educate Americans on modern egg farming. www.goodeggproject.org

The American Egg Board (AEB) is the U.S. egg producer's link to consumers in communicating the value of the incredible egg. - more


Gertie & Bill Hickman Honored

Bill & Gertie honored

On Saturday February 21st, Bill and Gertie Hickman were inducted into the Arizona Farming and Ranching Hall of Fame. Surrounded by their family and many friends, they accepted their plaque presented by the person who so proudly nominated them, Jim Manos.
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Hickman’s Egg Cartons Feature
Arizona Highways Magazine Images

Hickman's egg carton with Arizona Highways graphics

Celebrating Hickman’s Family Farms 65th anniversary, egg-straordinary cartons promote Arizona tourism, award consumer prizes and benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. Continued...


Hickman's Family Farms is featured on "Dirty Jobs," which aired November 18, 2008 on the Discovery Channel. Clint Hickman added his own special touch, which is destined to become a classic (see excerpt of episode below).


Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe - November 18, 2008 Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe
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Mike Rowe is not only one of the best workers we've had around Hickman's in a long time -- he's experienced with all kinds of really tough jobs. Mike Rowe works! Hey -- what a great idea for a Web site!

Mike Rowe - www.mikeroweworks.com

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Affiliations:

Arizona Department of Agriculture American Egg Board United Egg Producers
The American Egg Board has a wonderful consumer site at www.incredibleegg.org. It has almost anything you can imagine that's egg-related, and makes for fun reading for kids. So after you've visited with us, take a cyber stroll through their site, too.