05.17.2019

Farmers Keep Your Food Safe

USDA and EPA annually test fresh foods for pesticide residues. In 2017, samples were well below safety limits on 99% of them. More than half had no detectable pesticide at all. Eat Your Veggies!

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05.10.2019

Arizona Beef is Nutrient-Dense

A 3-ounce serving of Arizona beef is a nutrient-dense food and is the number one source for protein, vitamin B12, and zinc. In Arizona, it’s one of our top ag products.

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05.03.2019

May is National Egg Month

May is National Egg Month! Did you know that our own Hickman’s Family Farms produces more than 10 million eggs a day for Arizona families? Eat more eggs, it’s a healthy choice! And, a healthy source of Vitamin D.

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04.26.2019

Fill Your Plate is Mobile Friendly

Fill Your Plate is mobile friendly. Your weekend trip requires a morning visit to a farmer’s market. Just take out your smartphone, search Fill Your Plate.org and take advantage of our farmers’ market listing.

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04.19.2019

Olive Oil Helps Salads Absorb Nutrients

Putting Olive oil on salad helps the body absorb nutrients. Good to know since Yuma, Arizona is considered America’s winter Salad Bowl because of all the leafy greens it produces!

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