Tag Archives: Focus on Agriculture

It’s National Ag Day: A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way

On March 19th, we encourage you to celebrate National Ag Day by taking a few minutes out of your day to be thankful for the Arizona farmers and ranchers that provide and protect our local food supply.

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Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Why Clean a Marble?

Advice from the Old Farmer’s Almanac:  “To clean a marble, use a solution of 3 tablespoons baking soda and one quart water.” The question I ask myself is: “Why would you want to clean a marble?”

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Resilience of American Agriculture: Innovation, Diversity, & Growing Markets

  The drought of 2012 is the most serious to impact U.S. agriculture since 1988. The illustrations help show the resiliency of the US agriculture sector and how it is better positioned today to endure this natural disaster.  

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Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Importance of Agriculture

“It will not be doubted that with reference either to individual or national welfare, AGRICULTURE is of primary importance.”  -President George Washington

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Focus on Arizona Agriculture: Brian Brett

“Farming is a profession of hope.” -Brian Brett

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