Friday Food Facts

Nearly all Arizona farms are family owned. Some are large with multiple generations while others are incorporated to protect the family business. So, even our large corporate farms are most likely family farms. Our Arizona ranch, Jeffers Cattle Company, is an LLC.

Arizona agriculture’s 23-billion-dollar industry grows the “Med Diet in the Desert.” Everything from fruits and vegetables, nuts, and a variety of healthy meat protein including beef. We even raise fish in Arizona. All fitting into the world’s healthiest diet, the Mediterranean diet.

Cow’s milk is naturally nutrient-rich in vitamins. Plus, the calcium in milk is important to bone health in young and old alike. And, Potassium from dairy products can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and lower blood pressure.

Eggs are important to maintain a healthy diet. One egg contains 13 different vitamins and minerals. Crack into this healthy food today!

Did you know that egg yolk is one of the few foods that are a naturally reliable source of Vitamin D. Plus, eggs are an inexpensive source of protein? So, before you leave for work, school or play, fuel your tank with egg protein, essential vitamins, and minerals!