Category Archives: Arizona farmers and ranchers
Is “Made in the USA” a dying term?
This should give one pause to stop and look at recent purchases of all types made by a typical American family to find what exactly is “Made in the USA.”
Farm-fresh goodness grows at Apple Annie’s
If you’ve lived in Arizona for any amount of time you’re probably familiar with the fall tradition of taking the family out to one of our local farms for fresh picked fruits and veggies, or an old-fashioned fall festival. And one of the favorite destinations of Arizona families in the fall is Apple Annie’s Orchards.
Arizona Farmer-Chef Connection 3: Make market connections between local buyers and growers!
This gathering is designed to foster collaboration and wholesale direct market opportunities for local farmers, ranchers, chefs and other food buyers who are committed to expanding and strengthening local and seasonal food networks.
Continued Litigation on Public Lands Could Mean an End to Grazing
Through the use of litigation, various environmental groups in Arizona are hampering government land management agencies’ ability to fulfill their mission. Arizona Farm Bureau members, many of whom depend upon leasing federal lands for their livelihood, are taking action.
Opportunities Abound for Farmers to Sell Products to the Direct Market
Where some farmers may be struggling finding buyers for their crops, others are finding opportunity in untapped niches.