Friday Food Facts

Applying water to our desert farming is why Arizona flourishes. The west has only 20% of usable farmland but produces 60% of the nation’s total value of agriculture products. The big reason? Irrigation!

The floral market is booming and Arizona is one place to find beautiful fresh cut flowers. U.S. flower farms, like mine, can supply your fresh cut flower needs and satisfy your desire to buy local. And, you can buy them by the bucket-full.

Did you know that Arizona Farm Bureau represents all types of farmers and ranchers? They might be small, medium and large-sized farms and ranches. And, we represent conventional, organic and biotech farmers.

If you’re looking for quality, Arizona beef and want to buy directly from the rancher, go to fillyourplate.org. Our website hosts about 25 beef producers including grass-fed and heritage breeds of cattle.

96% of all Arizona homes have milk in the fridge. No worries about keeping you well stocked, though, our family dairy farms have nearly 200,000 milk cows to keep us well supplied with the local dairy product.