Friday Food Facts
Friday Food Facts
Thank a Farmer for Our Water Infrastructure!
Live in the city? Thank a farmer! Many of Arizona’s biggest urban areas were settled because of irrigated farming. Phoenix started when a farmer grew wheat, barley and corn with Salt River water.
Food Safety is a Top Priority in the U.S.
USDA and EPA annually test fresh foods for pesticide residues. In 2017, samples were well below safety limits in 99% of them. More than half had no detectable pesticide at all. Eat Your Veggies!
Arizona Beef is the Best!
A 3-ounce serving of Arizona beef is a nutrient-dense food and is the number one source of protein, vitamin B12 and zinc. In Arizona, it’s one of our top ag products.
Eating More Eggs is a Healthy Choice
May is National Egg Month! Did you know that our own Hickman’s Family Farms produces more than 10 million eggs a day for Arizona families? Eat more eggs, it’s a healthy choice!
Mobile Friendly Fill Your Plate Helps You Source for Local Food
Fill Your Plate is mobile-friendly. Your weekend trip requires a morning visit to a farmer’s market. Just take out your smartphone, search Fill Your Plate.org and take advantage of the most comprehensive list of Arizona farmers’ markets.
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