Category Archives: Food Production
A Picture of Arizona Agriculture
Here in Arizona, we are blessed with a long growing season and weather that supports our amazing Agriculture industry. Our farmers and ranchers work hard to provide a healthy local food source that both sustains the population and boosts the … Continue reading
Will the World Population Overwhelm the Earth’s Capacity to Grow Food? -The Conservation Conversation
In 1970, the world’s population was about 3.3 billion people. In 2010, the world population was around 6.6 billion people. At current growth rates, the world’s population will surpass 9.4 billion people by the year 2050 (that’s less than 40 … Continue reading
Producing Milk is More Than Just Milking Cows
It is delicious. Be it in a bowl of cereal, chilled in a tall glass, or in an ice cream cone, milk is a commodity loved by many. However, as we enjoy our three servings of dairy each day, Joe Serrano, part owner of Joharra Dairy in Casa Grande is working hard to maintain healthy and productive dairy cows.
Making High Quality Milk Begins with Healthy Cows
It is the hard work of farmers and ranchers throughout the country that keeps our supermarkets and farmer’s markets stocked with an abundance of high quality produce, meat, and dairy products.
Schnepf Farms’ Famous Chili is Now as Close as Your Local Fry’s
Over the last 13 years, Schnepf Farms has been serving their chili as part of their largest family event, The Pumpkin & Chili Party held the entire month of October. However, you no longer have to visit the farm to enjoy Schnepf Farms Famous chili, it is now available at your neighborhood FRY’S FOOD STORES.