Tag Archives: Arizona farmers
Fun Facts About Gourds
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Did you know gourds grow in Arizona? They thrive in the warm weather, especially at the Wuertz’s Gourd Farm (learn more about Wuertz family here). The Wuertz family have been growing gourds … Continue reading
The Hohokam People, Ancient Arizona Farmers
The Hohokam were one of the United States’ first great Native American civilizations. They inhabited parts of southern and central Arizona near the Salt, Gila, Verde, Santa Cruz, and San Pedro rivers from around the year 600 to around 1450 … Continue reading
Tolmachoff Farms is Offering AZ Locals an Opportunity to Pick Their Own Produce off the Farm
Tolmachoff Farms would like to invite Arizona locals to eat and think local when it comes to picking out their produce. Tolmachoff Farms is a four-generation family run operation located in Glendale, Arizona. They grow a wide range of fresh … Continue reading
5 Agricultural Apps Worth Downloading
The popularity of mobile devices and applications is growing every day. Applications for agricultural professionals and farmers are no exception. These apps can be valuable tools that could save farmers valuable time so maybe they have more available to spend … Continue reading
In Celebration of National Dairy Month, 15 Interesting Dairy Facts
It is June, and that means that once again it is National Dairy Month. According to the International Dairy Foods Association, National Dairy Month started out as National Milk Month in 1937. The holiday was created to stabilize the dairy … Continue reading