Friday Food Facts

Arizona is not the biggest farm state by any means, but few states can boast what we deliver to our tables; everything an Arizona family needs for a balanced diet. Yes that includes fresh fruits and vegetables 12 months out of the year; meat proteins, including fish!

Guess why we call Arizona the Nutrition State? Arizona grows or raises every nutritionally required food group: grains, fruits, vegetables, plant and meat proteins, dairy and eggs. And don’t forget wine, it starts out as a food crop!

Yuma, Arizona produces nearly 90% of our leafy greens and other vegetables for all the United States in the winter and they do it with one of the more efficient and amazing irrigation systems around.

Planning on a Prime Rib this holiday season instead of turkey? Arizona ranchers raise some of the finest beef around.

Merry Christmas! The holidays are a good time to discover everything Arizona agriculture grows and raises during this magical season. Go to Fill Your Plate and check out our seasonal charts to discover we grow it all.