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Farm Name:
Hickman's Family Farms
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Name:
Sharman Hickman
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Address:
6515 S. Jackrabbit Trail, Buckeye, Arizona, 85326View Directions
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Phone:
623-872-1120
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Fax:
623-872-9220
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Farm Type and Features:
- Farmers Market
- Wholesale
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Farmers Market:
Phoenix Downtown Farmers Market
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Description:
Hickman's Family Farms has been family-owned and operated in Arizona since 1944. In its early days, Hickman's entered the Arizona food service market by providing fresh, locally produced eggs direct to small independent restaurants, and directly to consumers. Every afternoon, one little refrigerated panel truck was sufficient to deliver the day's production to coffee shops in Glendale and to Carnation Restaurant in the big city of Phoenix. Bill and Gertie Hickman displayed the entrepreneurial insight that has kept Hickman's competitive for decades.
By 1993, Hickman's was left standing as the only Arizona egg producer with chickens and a USDA-inspected processing plant. Despite the challenges of the egg industry, the Glendale operation continued to expand. In the late 1990s a new operation opened in Buckeye with laying houses that are each called home by 130,000 hens.
Featured Recipe
Apple Date Butter
Place apples, dates, and cider in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add cinnamon, allspice, and lemon juice. Return the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture should be thickened and the apples should be tender. Add the vanilla and stir to combine.
Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Add the mixture to a food processor and blitz until smooth (3-5 minutes).
Store cooled mixture in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
