Friday Food Facts
Friday Food Facts
New Food Safety Labels Making a Difference
New food safety labels on leafy greens will now identify the growing region and the “Harvested after” date. This label lets us understand different regions of the country have different harvest seasons. Plus, during the winter, you’ll see “Yuma, Arizona” as the growing region.
A Third of Crops are Lost to Pests
Worldwide, a third of crops are lost to pests. With the proper use of pesticides, organic and conventional farmers, protect our food supply. In the battle with the bugs, the best defense is a good offense. So, Arizona farmers fight with a variety of tools to keep your food safe.
Proper Use of Pesticides Helps Farmers Protect Our Food Supply
Worldwide, a third of crops are lost to pests. But, proper use of pesticides helps farmers protect our food supply. In the battle with the bugs, the best defense is a good offense. Arizona farmers fight with a variety of tools to keep your food safe.
Arizona Farmers and Ranchers Want You to Eat Healthy
Our Arizona farmers and ranchers serving you beef, dairy, eggs, fruits, vegetables and more take each serving seriously. Why? What they grow and raise, they feed their own families. Arizona farmers and ranchers want you to eat healthy too.
Arizona Agriculture Uses Water to Grow for All of Us.
Who uses water? We all do. Yes, agriculture uses a lot of water. But, there’s a lot of water in the food we eat, and it takes water to grow that food. Arizona agriculture grows for all of us.
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