Friday Food Facts
Friday Food Facts
Arizona Beef is Nutrient-Dense
A 3-ounce serving of Arizona beef is a nutrient-dense food and is the number one source for protein, vitamin B12, and zinc. In Arizona, it’s one of our top ag products.
May is National Egg Month
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! And, a healthy source of Vitamin D.
Fill Your Plate is Mobile Friendly
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 our farmers’ market listing.
Olive Oil Helps Salads Absorb Nutrients
Putting Olive oil on salad helps the body absorb nutrients. Good to know since Yuma, Arizona is considered America’s winter Salad Bowl because of all the leafy greens it produces!
Arizona has the largest Percentage of Female Farmers
Women represent a third of America’s farmers and ranchers. And, Arizona has the largest percentage of female farmers partly due to so many of our native American farmers. And, we’re proud to say our Arizona Farm Bureau President is a female rancher, Stefanie Smallhouse.
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