Arizona Farming Articles

Agriculture Changes the Climate for the Better

1/13/2021 11:25:00 AM

Often, agriculture is portrayed in the media as a negative contributor to a warming climate. But the evidence shows the opposite effect.

Arizona Ag Celebrates Our Unique Wuertz Gourd Farm

1/5/2021 3:00:00 AM

While this generational farm family has been a fixture in the Casa Grande/Coolidge area for nearly a century, the family’s venture into gourd farming is somewhat recent.

Celebrating One of Arizona’s 5 Cs, Citrus

12/14/2020 5:00:00 PM

Our farming experts will tell you that Arizona’s sun and soil are perfect for growing oranges, tangerines, lemons and grapefruit.

Classic Arizona Thanksgiving Dinner Up 10% This Year

11/19/2020 12:13:47 PM

As Arizonans sit down at the Thanksgiving table to dig into the traditional feast this year, the turkey dinner with all the trimmings will cost $47.02 for an Arizona family of 10, or around $4.70 per person.

National Alliance Unveils Climate Policy Recommendations that Hopefully Produce Positive Results for Arizona and American Agriculture

11/18/2020 11:01:00 AM

Together, the group developed more than 40 recommendations based on three principles: agricultural and forestry climate policies must be built upon voluntary, incentive-based programs and market-driven opportunities; they must promote resilience and adaptation in rural communities, and they must be science-based.

The Faces of Arizona Farm Bureau's Volunteer Leaders

11/11/2020 2:14:44 PM

Our farm and ranch leaders help drive the success of this organization.

Arizona Medjool Dates, A Natural Delight

11/9/2020 11:28:00 AM

Often, Medjool dates do not receive the credit they deserve as a healthy fruit.

Arizona's Agritourism has Growth Potential

11/3/2020 3:50:00 PM

Arizona and other western states are lucky to be able to have the “welcome” signs out in mid-winter. Our www.fillyourplate.org allows families to search for farms they can visit.

10 Reasons to Join Arizona Farm Bureau’s Webinar Wednesdays Series

10/30/2020 10:36:00 AM

Every Wednesday between November 4 and December 16, we’ll bring you live virtual workshops covering all the topics you’re used to seeing at our Annual Meeting.

Things Only Farm Kids Know

10/29/2020 3:49:00 PM

Prior to an interview with Arizona Farm Bureau’s Julie Murphree on “Talk to a Farmer”, I decided to ask my husband, my sister-in-law and my siblings what they thought were unique to our type of upbringing and what farm kids know that kids off the farm might not know.