C R O P G U I D EFARMERS’ MARKETS • U-PICK FARMSARIZONA WINE GRAPE GROWERSEAT, PLANT & BUY LOCAL PROGRAMSAGRICULTURAL CAREERS & EDUCATION

Specialty

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: Sour cream, grated cheese, avocado, chopped I’itoi

onions (or other green onions), lime, pomegranate aerials

*Cook dried beans in slow-cooker with 1 tbsp of salt overnight approx. 12 hours or until soft; drain and reserve cooking water.

1 lb white tepary beans (or other dried

bean), cleaned and cooked*

2 onions, chopped

3 tbsp cooking oil

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 can chopped tomatoes

1 carrot, grated

2 baby Tohono O’odham Squash,

chopped (or 1.5 cups summer

squash or zucchini)

1 cup Tohono O’odham Roasted

Cornmeal (gaiwsa) (or 2 cups fresh

or frozen corn kernels)

1 tbsp each cumin, mexican oregano,

thyme and garlic powder

1 tsp of chipotle flakes/powder

or chili powder (more to taste)

Salt, pepper to taste

THREE SISTERS CHILIA RECIPE BY: NINA SAJOVEC, AJO CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Warm oil, add onions, 1/3 of spice mixture, chili, salt and pepper. Sauté until

onions are translucent.

Add carrots, squash and another 1/3 of spices. Cook another 3-5 minutes

until slightly caramelized.

Add garlic, gaiwsa, tomatoes, cooked beans and remaining spices.

Add 3 cups of bean water and let simmer for about 30 minutes. Stir often.

(If the mixture looks dry add more bean water until the gaiwsa is soft.

You are looking for a thick consistency.)

Adjust seasoning, and serve with toppings as desired.

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Specialty Crops

DIRECTIONS

TOHONO O’ODHAM SQUASH • A Native Squash, young squash look

much like zucchini, at maturity they resemble gourds

• High in potassium, Vitamin C and beneficial carotenoids

• Cultivated in Southern Arizona for generations

TEPARY BEANS• Smaller than a pinto bean and has

one of the highest protein and fiber content found in a legume

• Heat tolerant, drought resistant, ideal for monsoon-based dry farming

• Historically grown as a sustainable source of food in the Sonoran Desert

I’ITOI ONION• Mild shallot-like onion with spicy

green leaves• Easy to grow and drought tolerant• Brought to the Southwest by

Spanish missionaries in the late 17th century

GAIWSA• Dried, roasted and ground

60-Day Corn• High in protein, fiber and minerals• 60-day corn is short-statured, quick

maturing, and traditionally grown with summer rains

FOR MORE INFORMATION:To learn more about native crops and for more recipes visit www.ajocsa.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEAR FRIEND OF ARIZONA AGRICULTURE,

The Arizona Department of Agriculture is pleased to

provide the Arizona Specialty Crop Guide, updated for

2019. This Guide has proven to be a valuable resource for

making informed decisions regarding Arizona agriculture,

whether the decision is where to buy local produce,

where to purchase the plants for your landscape project

or whether to pursue a career in agriculture.

Arizona agriculture covers crops from A to Z. Asparagus and Zucchini are only

two of the hundreds of crops we grow in the Grand Canyon State. Our Guide has

something for everyone.

The Guide was designed to inform the public of the importance and availability

of agriculture and to encourage Arizonans to purchase locally-produced fruits,

vegetables, nuts, and nursery crops. On the following pages you will find information

on Farmers’ Markets, U-Pick Farms, Vineyards, agriculture activities, and career

and educational opportunities in agriculture. Read on to learn more about specialty

crops which help to make up part of Arizona’s $23.3 billion agriculture industry.

Mark W. Killian, Director

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AGRICULTURE IN ARIZONA:Visit us online at http: //agriculture.az.gov or follow us on

#AZAgriculture

Specialty CropsFRUITS • VEGETABLES • TREE NUTS • DRIED FRUITS

NURSERY CROPS (Including floriculture)

BENEFITS OF BUYING ARIZONA GROWN SPECIALTY CROPS 2

EAT, PLANT & BUY LOCAL MarketingPrograms 4 Resources 7

ECONOMIC BENEFITS 10

FOOD SAFETY WhatIsBeingDone 12 WhatThePublicCanDo 13

FARMERS’ MARKETS BY COUNTY 15

GUIDE TO ARIZONA FARMERS’ MARKETS BY DAY 22

U-PICK FARMS BY COUNTY 28

LAVENDER FARMS BY COUNTY 31

ARIZONA WINE GRAPE GROWERS WineGrapeRegions 32 Sonoita 33 VerdeValley 34 Willcox 35

ARIZONA HARVEST SCHEDULE 36

AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS 40

AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES 43

AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS AND TEENS Arizona4-H 45 NationalFFAOrganization 46 ThePhoenixZoo–FruitandVegetableLearningGarden 48

AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS YoungFarmerandRancherProgram 49

ARIZONA AGRICULTURE IN HIGHER EDUCATION UniversityofArizona 50 ArizonaWesternCollege ArizonaStateUniversity 51 MaricopaCommunityColleges EasternArizonaCollege 52 YavapaiCollege CochiseCollege CentralArizonaCollege 53 NorthlandPioneerCollege

AGRICULTURAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 54

AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 56

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BENEFITS OF BUYING ARIZONA GROWN SPECIALTY CROPS

BENEFITS OF BUYING ARIZONA GROWN SPECIALTY CROPS

LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE

Foodthatislocallygrownspendslesstimeinthebackofatruck,resultinginless

damagetothefood.Whenfoodisstoredforlongperiodsoftime,thecellsin

thefruitbegintobreakdown,causingwiltingorbruisingandthelossofnutrients.

Thesugarsinthefoodalsoturntostarch,whichmakesthefoodtougherandnot

asflavorful.(SueBaic,BritishDieteticAssociation,2007)

QUALITY YOU CAN SEE AND TASTE

Arizonafruitsandvegetablesdestinedforlocalmarketsaregenerallyharvested

byhand.MostfarmsinArizona–largeandsmall–avoidmechanicalharvesting,

optingtoharvestbyhand.Maintainingnutritionalqualityafterharvestalsorequires

specialhandling,particularlywithdelicateitemsliketomatoes.Onceproduceis

separatedfromitssourceofnutrients(tree,plant,orvine)itundergoeshigherrates

ofrespiration,resultinginlossofmoisture,nutrientdegradation,andspoilage.

Consuminglocallygrownfoodsminimizessuchlossesbyreducingthedistance

andtimeittakestogetfromthefarmtotable.(UniversityofArizonaCooperative

Extension,LocalFoodinArizona,2015)

NUTRITION AND WELL-BEING

Fruitsandvegetablesprovidekeynutrients(e.g.,carbohydrates,proteins,vitamins,

andminerals),dietaryfiber,andprotectivesubstances(e.g.,antioxidants)that

contributetohealthandgeneralwell-being.Theyareassociatedwithreducingthe

riskfactorsformanychronicdiseasesandaidinweightcontrol.Locallygrown

produceatafarmstand,farmers’market,orgrocerystoretendstobefresherbecause

itispickedatthepeakofitsqualityandnutritionalvalue.(UniversityofArizona

CooperativeExtension,LocalFoodinArizona,2015)

LOCAL ECONOMIC STABILITY

Lessthan2%ofthetotalAmericanpopulationearntheirlivingbyfarmingandthat

numberisdramaticallydecreasing.Whenfarmersselldirectlytoconsumers,theycut

outthemiddlemanandreceivefullretailvaluefortheirproduce.Thisallowsfarmers

tocontinuefarmingandprovidingaservicetothecommunity.

OPEN LAND PRESERVATION

Farmsoccupylargequantitiesofland.Whenfarmsstayprofitable,thereisless

pressuretoselllandtodevelopers,thuspreventingurbansprawl.ThiskeepsArizona

beautifulandproductive!

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

Onaverage,foodisshippedapproximately1,500milesbeforereachingasupermarket

(www.attra.ncat.org).Reducingthedistancefoodhastotravelfromafieldtoa

consumercanbebeneficialtotheenvironment.Dependingonthedistancetraveled,

locallygrownfoodsrequirelessfuelandenergytotransport(bytruck,rail,orair).

Localfoodsoftenrequirespecialpackagingfortravelinggreatdistances.Thus,buying

locallycanreducetheuseofplasticbagsandpetroleum-basedpackaging,which

helpsreducethewasteassociatedwithpackaging.(UniversityofArizonaCooperative

Extension,LocalFoodinArizona,2015)

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EAT, PLANT & BUY LOCAL MARKETING PROGRAMS

OUR ARIZONA ROOTS RUN DEEP

Startingasaseedlingintheearly1990s,ArizonaGrownhasbeengrowingeversince

toraiseawarenessaboutthebenefitsofbuyinglocallygrownproduceandplants.

WewantedtomakeiteasyforshopperstospotArizonaproducts.That’swhat

inspiredustocreatetheorangelogoArizonafarmersusetodistinguishthefruits

oftheirlabor,grownrighthereintheGrandCanyonState.

BUYING AZ GROWN BENEFITS YOU AND YOUR COMMUNITY

ChoosingArizonaGrownproductsprovidesqualityyoucantrust,see,and–inthecase

ofproduce–taste.

Weknowtherearetimeswhenyouhaveachoice.Inthesummer,ArizonaGrown

melonsaresucculentandsweet.Inthewinter,ArizonaGrownlettuceandother

vegetablescan’tbebeat.ArizonaistheWinterSaladBowlandyoucanalwayscount

onArizonaGrownproducetobeofthehigheststandardandquality.

SowhetheryouarefromArizonaoroutsidethestate,lookforArizonaGrownatyour

grocerandlocalnurserytogetthebestproduceandplantmaterialyourmoneycanbuy.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Visit the Arizona Grown website at: www.arizonagrown.org

PLANT SOMETHING

Plantsarebytheirverynaturehalf-buried,soit’seasytooverlookthemanythings

theydoforus.Theyprovideourearthsomemuchneededcolorandspiceuptheold

backyard.Theymakeshade,manufactureoxygen,cleantheair,andserveuphealthy

edibles.Thepointis,plantsandtreesarebeneficialtoyouandyourneighborhood.

TellingthestoryofthenurseryindustryisthemissionoftheArizonaNursery

Association.“ByspreadingthewordaboutArizona’splants,trees,ourmemberretailers

andthegrowerswhosupplythem,weshowcasethebenefitsallofusenjoywhen

wePlantSomething.”

GROWTH INVESTMENTS

Byaddingquality,low-maintenance

landscapingtoyourhome,youcan

boostitsresalevalueby15%.

LOCAL COLOR

Oneofthemostimportantfactors

inneighborhoodsatisfactionis

theabundanceoftreesandwell-

landscapedgrounds.

SHADY DEAL

Carefullypositionedplantsandtrees

cancutasmuchas25%ofyour

household’senergyconsumptionfor

coolingandheating.

GREENER IS CLEANER

Onetreecanremove26poundsofcarbon

dioxidefromtheatmosphereannually,

equaling11,000milesofcaremissions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Visit the Plant Something website at: www.plant-something.org/arizona

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EAT, PLANT & BUY LOCAL RESOURCES

ABOUT FARM FRESH FORKS

Yuma,ArizonaistheWinterVegetableCapitaloftheWorld.With93%ofthe

country’swinterleafygreenscomingfromthearea,Yumaistheperfectplacefora

vegetabletastingexperience.Forcenturies,peoplehavetouredthewinecountries,

smellingthedifferentaromasandtastingthedifferentflavors.Beyondthewine

itself,theexperiencehasbecomejustasimportant.

Localgrowershaveteamedupwithlocalchefstoofferguestsatasteofwhat’s

growingintheirfields.TheFarmFreshForksprogramofferslocalsandvisitorsan

opportunitytotastethefreshest,healthiestproductsgrownwithuniqueculinary

twistscreatedbytalentedareachefs.

Vegetabletastingsarethenextbigculinarytrend...ahealthyexperiencethatstarts

withfreshproducegrownonalocal,familyfarminfusedwithculinaryexpertise.

WehopetoseeyouinYuma,wepromiseto“cheers”youwithabroccolifloret!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Visit the Farm Fresh Forks website at: www.farmfreshforks.com

Waterisessentialforlife.Itsuppliesfood,generatesenergy,andcreatesjobs.Water

isalsoessentialtoourlandscapes.TheArizonaMunicipalWaterUsersAssociation

(AMWUA),“isdedicatedtoprotectingourmembers’abilitiestoprovideassured,safe,

andsustainablewatersuppliestotheircommunities.” Waterconservationisaway

oflifeinthedesert,bothindoorsandout.AMWUAprovidesexpert,step-by-step

guidancetodesigning,installing,andcaringforattractive,water-efficientlandscapes.

SELECTING DESERT ADAPTED PLANTS

Tohelpyouselectfromthebestlow-water-useplantstocreateyouroutdoorliving

spaces,AMWUAdevelopedLandscape Plants for the Arizona Desert,aguideto

morethan200beautifulplantsthatwillthrivewithlittlewaterandmaintenance.

Thesearchableonlinedatabaseincludeshundredsofphotographsandusefuldetails

abouteachplant.

ThesefeaturedplantswerecarefullychosenfromtheArizonaDepartmentof

WaterResourcesLowWaterUse/DroughtTolerantPlantListbyateamoflandscape

professionals.Theselectedplantsaredroughthardy,tolerantofheatandcold,

andadaptedtooursoilconditions.ManyarenativetocentralArizona,whileothers

comefromaridclimatesaroundtheworld.Mostarereadilyavailableatlocal

nurseriesthataresuppliedbylocalgrowers.

The possibilities for creating beautiful, low-maintenance landscapes that thrive

in our desert environment are endless.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.amwua.org/landscape for AMWUA’s guides, including Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert

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EAT, PLANT & BUY LOCAL RESOURCES

TheArizonaFarmBureauestablishedthe“FillYourPlate”programinDecember

2007tohelpformarelationshipbetweengrowersandthegeneralpublic.The

programprovideschefsandthepublicwithanopportunitytofindandpurchase

locallygrownfoodproducts.Onthesitewww.azfb.org,simplyclickontheFillYour

Platelogo,seenabove,tobeginyoursearch!

OntheFillYourPlatesite,you’llhaveallsortsofentertainingopportunitiesto

engagebeyondjustthesearchableproduce-baseddatabase.Youcannowsearchfor

farmers’marketsthroughoutthestate,searchforlotsofveggierecipes,readwhat

localcelebritiesaresayingaboutfruitsandvegetablesandmuchmore!“Weeven

provideinformationabouthowfoodpricesaretrendingandnutritioustidbitsthat

highlightArizonafruitsandvegetables.It’sacornucopiaofinsightssointerestingthat

onceyou’vebeguntouseFillYourPlateyou’llwanttoregularlycheckoutwhatnew

articleswe’vepostedonthesite’sweeklyblog.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.fillyourplate.org

GoodFoodFinderisArizona’sonlinelocalfoodhub.TheGoodFoodDirectoryand

FoodBusinessHubmakeiteasytobuy,sell,andaccesslocalfoodacrossArizona.

TheGoodFoodDirectoryprovidesacomprehensivelistoflocationstofindlocally

grownspecialtycropsinArizona.Simplytypethefoodyouarelookingforinthe

searchbarandGoodFoodFinderwillbringuplocationswherethatcropisavailable

forpurchase.YoucanalsouseGoodFoodFindertolocatefarmers’markets,

communitygardens,CommunitySupportedAgriculture(CSA)programs,restaurants

andcaféssourcinglocally,gardeningtips,recipes,andsomuchmore.

TheFoodBusinessHubenablesfoodprocurers,farmers,restaurateurs,and

institutionstoconnect,learn,grow,andformpartnershipstostrengthenourlocal

foodsystem.Findbuyersandsellersofspecialtycrops,accessresources,andfind

usefulfoodeventstoenhanceyourbusiness.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.goodfoodfinderaz.com

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ECONOMIC BENEFITS ARIZONA GROWN SPECIALTY CROPS

ECONOMIC BENEFITS ARIZONA GROWN SPECIALTY CROPS

ARIZONA’S TREE NUT INDUSTRY

Arizonawasthenation’s4thleadingstateinpecanproductionfor2017,with

productionof28millionpoundsofpecansvaluedat$70million(USDA-NASS,2017).

Pistachiosarethe2ndlargestnutcropgrowninArizona.In2016,Arizonagrew

pistachiosonapproximately7,000acres,withproductionof4.9millionpounds

valuedat$5.2million(ArizonaStateUniversityW.P.CareySchoolofBusiness,

EconomicImpactStudy,2016).

ARIZONA’S PRODUCE INDUSTRY

Arizonaranksthirdinthenationforoverallproductionoffreshmarketvegetables.

Arizonaacreageproducednearly104millioncartonsoffreshproducelastyear.

Arizonarankssecondinthenationinproductionoficeberglettuce,leaflettuce,

romainelettuce,cauliflower,broccoli,spinach,cantaloupes,andhoneydews.

Thetoptencommodities,whichaccountforalmost85%ofthestate’stotalproduce

production,basedoncartoncountforfiscalyear2018areasfollows:

*Arizona Department of Agriculture State Annual Report, 2017-2018

Commodity Cartons

1. Iceberg lettuce 23,923,370

2. Romaine lettuce 21,912,452

3. Cantaloupe 9,239,563

4. Spinach 7,427,594

5. Leaf Lettuce 6,548,719

Commodity Cartons

6. Broccoli 5,553,281

7. Cauliflower 4,631,240

8. Watermelon 4,308,629

9. Celery 4,017,663

10. Cabbage 3,297,703

ARIZONA’S GREEN INDUSTRY

Thegreenindustryisdefinedasfirmsinvolvedintheproduction,design,installation,

maintenance,andsaleofplantproductstoenhancehumanenvironments.Assuch,

theindustryconsistsofthreemajorcomponents:landscapeservices,nursery/greenhouseproductionanddistribution,andflorists.Thefollowingstatisticscover

thelandscapeandnurserysectors.

TheArizonagreenindustryprovides$1.68billionintotalsales,$710millioninpayroll

and30,300jobs.Thisindustryisalsooneofthemostrapidlygrowingsectorsinthe

statewitha26%growthinemploymentanda46%growthinpayrollsince2002.

ARIZONA’S HONEY PRODUCTION

Therewere22,000managedhoneybeecoloniesinArizonain2017.TheState

produced880,000poundsofhoneyvaluedat$1.7million(USDA-NASS,2017).

Honeybeesarealsoessentialtocroppollination.Oneinthreebitesoffoodweeat

isdependentonhoneybeesforpollination.Theyareusedtopollinatemanyagricultural

crops,includingalmonds,apples,citrus,melons,squash,andvegetableseeds.The

highestpollinationservicesvalueisinalmondandmelonproduction,bothofwhich

aretotallydependentonhoneybees.Ofthe100cropsthatprovide90percentofthe

world’sfood,over70arepollinatedbybees.

WiththeadventofbothparasiticmitesandtheAfricanizedHoneybeereaching

Arizona,thebeekeepingindustryhasseenarapidandsteadydecline.Otherfactors

negativelyaffectinghoneybeesaredrought,lossofforagediversity,andareduced

geneticpool.Inthe1980sandearly1990sArizonahad2,200registeredbeekeepers,

whoannuallyregisteredapproximately120,000honeybeehives.Oftheregistered

beekeepers,80%werehobbybeekeepers,representingapproximately20%ofthetotal

hivesand20%werecommercialorsemi-commercialbeekeepersrepresenting

approximately80%ofthetotalhives.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND STATISTICS:Visit www.azna.org and www.nass.usda.gov/az

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FOOD SAFETY WHAT IS BEING DONE

FOOD SAFETY WHAT THE PUBLIC CAN DO

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)

TheFDAhasseveralprogramsfocusingonfoodsafety,suchastheCenterforFoodSafetyandAppliedNutrition,FoodSafetyModernizationAct(FSMA),andvariousactionplans.

FSMAistransformingthenation’sfoodsafetysystembyshiftingthefocusfromrespondingtofoodborneillnesstopreventingit.TheFDAhasfinalizedsevenmajorrulestopreventcontamination.OneistheProduceSafetyRule,establishingscience-basedminimumstandardsforthesafegrowing,harvesting,packing,andholdingoffruitsandvegetablesgrownforhumanconsumption.

GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES & GOOD HANDLING PRACTICES AUDIT VERIFICATION PROGRAM

TheU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture,AgriculturalMarketingService(USDA-AMS),inpartnershipwithstatedepartmentsofagriculture,offersavoluntary,audit-basedprogramthatverifiesadherencetotherecommendationsmadeintheFoodandDrugAdministration’s“GuidetoMinimizeMicrobialFoodSafetyHazardsforFreshFruitsandVegetables.”

TheArizonaDepartmentofAgriculture’sAgriculturalConsultationandTrainingProgramoffersGoodHandlingPracticesandGoodAgriculturalPractices(GHP/GAP)TrainingandCertificationCost-ShareProgramsforfoodsafety.

ARIZONA LEAFY GREENS FOOD SAFETY COMMITTEE

TheCommitteerepresentsanindustry-widecommitmenttofoodsafetywithacollaborativeefforttoprotectpublichealthbyreducingpotentialsourcesofcontaminationinArizonaleafygreenproducts.ThemembersofthisgroupensurethatArizona’sleafygreensmeetmandatoryscience-basedfoodsafetystandards,verifiedthroughauditsconductedbyUSDAlicensedauditors.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.fda.gov/Food

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.ams.usda.gov or www.agriculture.az.gov/trainingassistance/food-safety/good-handling-practices-and-good-agricultural-practices-ghpgap

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.arizonaleafygreens.org

BUYING

•Purchase producethatisnot bruisedordamaged.

•Whenselectingfresh cut produce–suchashalfawatermelonorbaggedmixed

saladgreens–chooseonlythoseitemsthatarerefrigerated or surrounded by ice.

•Bag fresh fruits and vegetables separatelyfrommeat,poultry,andseafood

productswhentakingthemhomefromthemarket.

STORAGE

•Certain perishable fresh fruits and vegetables(likestrawberries,lettuce,herbs,

andmushrooms)canbebestmaintainedbystoringinacleanrefrigeratorata

temperatureof40° Forbelow.Ifyou’renotsurewhetheranitemshouldbe

refrigeratedtomaintainquality,ask your grocer.

•Allproducethatispurchased pre-cut or peeled should be refrigerated

tomaintainbothqualityandsafety.

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PREPARATION

Whenpreparinganyfreshproduce,beginwithcleanhands.Washyourhandsfor

20secondswithwarmwaterandsoapbeforeandafterpreparation.

•Cut away any damaged or bruised areasonfreshfruitsandvegetablesbefore

preparingand/oreating.Producethatlooksrottenshouldbediscarded.

•Allproduceshouldbethoroughly washed before eating.Thisincludesproducegrown

conventionallyororganicallyathome,orproducethatispurchasedfromagrocery

storeorfarmers’market.Washfruitsandvegetablesunderrunningwaterjustbefore

eating,cutting,orcooking.

•Even if you plan to peel theproducebeforeeating,itisstillimportanttowashitfirst.

•Washingfruitsandvegetableswithsoapordetergentorusingcommercialproduce

washesisnotrecommended.

•Scrub firm produce,suchasmelonsandcucumbers,withacleanproducebrush.

•Drying producewithacleanclothtowelorpapertowelmayfurtherreduce

bacteriathatmaybepresent.

•Many precut, bagged, or packaged produceitemslikelettucearepre-washedand

readytoeat.If the package indicatesthatthecontentshavebeenpre-washed

and ready to eat,youcanusetheproductwithoutfurtherwashing.

•Ifyoudochoose to washaproductmarked“pre-washed”and“ready-to-eat,”

besuretouse safe handling practicestoavoidanycross-contamination.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou

By CountyF R E S H P R O D U C E J U S T A R O U N D T H E C O R N E R

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FARMERS’ MARKETS BY COUNTY

FARMERS’ MARKETS BY COUNTY

NAVAJO

GILAGREENLEE

PINAL

COCHISE

COCONINO

MOHAVE

YAVAPAI

MARICOPA

YUMA

PIMA

SANTA CRUZ

SUNNYSIDE MARKET2532 E. 7th Ave.Flagstaff, AZ 86004Phone: 928-600-6835Hours: End of May – Mid-Sept, Wednesdays 2:30-6:30pm www.sunnysidemarket.org

GILA COUNTYGLOBE-MIAMI FARMERS’ MARKETGila County Historical MuseumGlobe, AZ 85501Phone: 928-701-3097Hours: June – Sept, Saturdays 8am-11am

PAYSON FARMERS’ MARKET816 S. Beeline HighwayPayson, AZ 85541Phone: 928-468-0961Hours: End of May – Mid-Sept, Saturdays 8am-12pm www.paysonfarmersmarket.com

GREENLEE COUNTYCLIFTON FARMERS’ MARKET100 N. Coronado Blvd.Clifton, AZ 85533Phone: 928-865-2806Hours: Year-Round, Wednesdays 10am-4pm

MARICOPA COUNTY6TH STREET MARKET24 E. 6th St.Tempe, AZ 85281Phone: 520-261-6982Hours: Mid Oct – Mid April, Sundays 10am-3pmwww.foodinroot.com

COCHISE COUNTYBISBEE FARMERS’ MARKET100 W. Vista Bisbee, AZ 85603Phone: 520-236-8409Hours: Year-Round, Saturdays 9am-1pm

HIGH DESERT FARMERS’ MARKET1 Elks Ln. Sierra Vista, AZ 85635Phone: 520-678-8655Hours: Year-Round, Wednesdays 9am-1pm and Sundays 11am-3pm www.highdesertfarmersmarket.com

SIERRA VISTA FARMERS’ MARKET Veteran’s Memorial Park3105 E. Fry Blvd.Sierra Vista, AZ 85635Phone: 520-678-2638Hours: Year-Round, Thursdays 10am-2pm www.sierravistafarmersmarket.com

COCONINO COUNTYFLAGSTAFF COMMUNITY MARKET211 W. Aspen Ave.Flagstaff, AZ 86004Phone: 928-607-2487Hours: May – Oct, Sundays 8am-12pmwww.flagstaffmarket.com

PAGE FARMERS’ MARKET699 S. Navajo Dr.Page, AZ 86040Phone: 928-645-2741Hours: May – Sept, Saturdays 8-11am

Operating schedules may change from season to season and year to year. It is recommended to call and confirm hours of operation prior to your visit.

CORTE BELLA FARMERS’ MARKET22135 N. Mission Dr.Sun City West, AZ 85375Phone: 623-848-1234Hours: Oct – May, 2nd Wednesday of month10am-1pm www.azfarmersmarkets.us

DESERT PALMS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MARKET13459 W. Stardust Blvd.Sun City West, AZ 85375Phone: 480-585-8639Hours: Oct – April, 4th Tuesday of month 10am-1pmwww.azfarmersmarkets.us

DOWNTOWN PHOENIX PUBLIC MARKET721 N. Central Ave.Phoenix, AZ 85004Phone: 602-625-6736Hours: Oct – April, Saturdays 8am-1pm, May – Sept, Saturdays 8am-12pm www.phxpublicmarket.com

ESTRELLA MARKET AT SALES CENTER10336 S. Estrella Pkwy. Goodyear, AZ 85338Phone: 480-585-8639Hours: Oct – April, 3rd Saturday of month 10am-2pm www.azfarmersmarkets.us

FARMERS’ MARKET NORTH SCOTTSDALE8744 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd.Scottsdale, AZ 85255Phone: 480-389-5117Hours: Oct – April, Saturdays 9am-1pmwww.farmersmarketnorthscottsdale.com

FOUNTAIN HILLS FARMERS’ MARKET16858 Ave. of the FountainsFountain Hills, AZ 85268Phone: 602-888-6758Hours: Oct – April, Thursdays 11am-5pmwww.fhfarmersmarket.com

FREEMAN CORN PATCH945 N. Center St.Mesa, AZ 85203 Phone: 602-799-7092Hours: May – July, Monday – Saturday 7am-6pm

GILBERT FARMERS’ MARKET222 N. Ash Dr.Gilbert, AZ 85234Hours: Oct – March, Saturdays 8am-12pm,April – Sept, Saturdays 7-11am www.gilbertmarket.com

AHWATUKEE FARMERS’ MARKET4700 E. Warner Rd.Phoenix, AZ 85044Phone: 623-848-1234Hours: Oct – May, Sundays 9am-1pm, June – Sept, Sundays 8-11am www.arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

ANTHEM FARMERS’ MARKET41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy.Anthem, AZ 85086Phone: 623-848-1234Hours: Oct – May, Sundays 9am-1pm, June – July, Sundays 8-11am www.arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

BUCKEYE FARMERS’ MARKET22865 W. Lower Buckeye Rd.Buckeye, AZ 85326Phone: 623-349-6330Hours: Nov – April, Saturdays 9am-1pmwww.buckeyeaz.gov

CAPITOL FARMERS’ MARKET 1700 W. Adams St.Phoenix, AZ 85007Phone: 623-848-1234Hours: Nov – April, Thursdays 10:30am-1:30pmwww.arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

CARE 1ST FARMERS’ MARKET328 W. WesternAvondale, AZ 85037Phone: 623-848-1234Hours: July – Oct, Tuesdays 8am-12pmwww.azcommunityfarmersmarket.com

CAREFREE FARMERS’ MARKET1 Sundial CircleCarefree, AZ 85377Phone: 623-848-1234Hours: Oct – May, Fridays 9am-1pm, June – Sept, Fridays 8-11am www.arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

CHANDLER FARMERS’ MARKETDr. A.J. Chandler Park West3 S. Arizona Ave.Chandler, AZ 85225Phone: 480-855-3539Hours: Oct – May, Tuesdays 9am-1pm, Nov – May, Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pmwww.downtownchandler.org

CLARK PARK FARMERS’ MARKET1730 S. Roosevelt St.Tempe, AZ 85281Phone: 480-350-5893Hours: Oct – April, Tuesdays 5-8pm www.clarkparkfarmersmarket.com

Operating schedules may change from season to season and year to year. It is recommended to call and confirm hours of operation prior to your visit. 1716

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RAY’S MARKET AT THE BARN AT POWER RANCH3685 E. Autumn Dr. Gilbert, AZ 85297 Phone: 602-214-1653Hours: Year-Round, Wednesdays 4-8pmwww.raysmarket.net

ROADRUNNER PARK FARMERS’ MARKET3502 E. Cactus Rd.Phoenix, AZ 85032Phone: 623-848-1234Hours: Oct – May, Saturdays 8am-1pm, June – Sept, Saturdays 7-11am www.arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

SINGH MEADOWS FARMERS’ MARKET1490 E. Weber Dr.Tempe, AZ 85281Hours: Oct – May, Friday – Sunday 8am-2pm

SUN CITY FARMERS’ MARKET16820 N. 99th Ave.Sun City, AZ 85351 Phone: 623-848-1234Hours: Oct – May, Thursdays 9am-1pm www.arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

SUN CITY GRAND FARMERS’ MARKET19726 N. Remington Dr.Surprise, AZ 85374Phone: 480-585-8639Hours: Oct – April, 1st Saturday of month 9am-1pmwww.azfarmersmarkets.us

SUN DOME PLAZA FARMERS’ MARKET13519 W. Camino del SolSun City West, AZ 85375Phone: 480-585-8639Hours: Oct – April, 4th Friday of month, 9am-1pm

SUN LAKES MARKET25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd.Sun Lakes, AZ 85248Phone: 480-585-8639Hours: Oct – April, 3rd Tuesday of month 10am-1pmwww.azfarmersmarkets.us

SUPERSTITION FARMS FARMERS’ MARKET3440 S. Hawes Rd.Mesa, AZ 85212Phone: 602-432-6865Hours: Year-Round, Thursdays 4:30-7:30pm www.superstitionfarmaz.com

GLENDALE FARMERS’ MARKET7102 N. 58th Dr.Glendale, AZ 85031Phone: 602-920-0421Hours: Oct – May, every other Saturday of month 8am-12pmwww.glendalefarmersmarket.org

GOODYEAR COMMUNITY FARMERS’ MARKET3151 N. Litchfield Rd.Goodyear, AZ 85395Phone: 623-848-1234Hours: Oct – May, Saturdays 8am-12pmwww.arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

HIGH STREET FARMERS’ MARKET5415 E. High St.Phoenix, AZ 85054Phone: 623-848-1234Hours: Opens October 28th, Sundays 10am-1pmwww.azcommunityfarmersmarket.com

MESA FARMERS’ MARKET AND FLEAPioneer Park 526 E. Main St.Mesa, AZ 85203Hours: June – Aug, Saturdays 7am-12pm, Sept – May, Saturdays 8am-1pmwww.mesafarmersmarketandflea.com

MOUNTAIN PARK HEALTH CENTER FARMERS’ MARKETSBaseline Clinic635 E. Baseline Rd.Phoenix, AZ 85042Phone: 602-243-7277Hours: Year-Round, Mondays 8am-12pm

Maryvale Clinic 6601 W. Thomas Rd.Phoenix, AZ 85033Phone: 602-243-7277Hours: Year-Round, Tuesdays 8am-12pm

OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE3806 N. Brown Rd.Scottsdale, AZ 85251Phone: 623-848-1234Hours: Oct – May, Saturdays 8am-1pm www.arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

PEORIA FARMERS’ MARKET AT PARK WEST9744 W. Northern Ave.Peoria, AZ 85345Phone: 602-703-7154 Hours: Year-Round, Saturdays 9am-2pm www.mommasorganicmarket.com

Operating schedules may change from season to season and year to year. It is recommended to call and confirm hours of operation prior to your visit.

SUPERSTITION RANCH FARMERS’ MARKETSApache Junction 7 N. 114th St.Apache Junction, AZ 85120Phone: 480-984-3568Hours: Year-Round, Monday – Saturday 7:30am-6:30pm and Sundays 8am-5:30pmwww.superstitionranchmarket.com

Mesa4755 E. Main St.Mesa, AZ 85205Phone: 480-832-3421Hours: Year-Round, Monday – Saturday 7:30am-7pm and Sundays 8am-5:30pm

THE CAMELBACK MARKET3930 E. Camelback Rd.Phoenix, AZ 85018Phone: 602-224-3727Hours: Late Oct – Early May, Saturdays 9am-1pm www.vincentsoncamelback.com/market

THE FARM AT AGRITOPIA3000 E. Ray Rd.Gilbert, AZ 85296Phone: 480-988-1238Hours: Opens Oct 17th, Wednesdays 5-8pm www.thefarmatagritopia.com

TRILOGY AT VISTANCIA COUNTRY CLUB FARMERS’ MARKET27980 N. Trilogy Blvd.Peoria, AZ 85383Phone: 480-585-8639Hours: Oct – April, 4th Saturday of month 10am-1pmwww.azfarmersmarkets.us

UPTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET5757 N. Central Ave.Phoenix, AZ 85012Phone: 602-859-5648Hours: Oct – April, Wednesdays 9am-1pm and Saturdays 8am-1pm; May – Sept, Saturdays 8am-12pm; May – June, Wednesdays 8am-12pm

VERRADO COMMUNITY FARMERS’ MARKETN. Market Pl. and W. Main St.Buckeye, AZ 85396Phone: 623-848-1234Hours: End of October – May, Saturdays 9:30am-1pm www.arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com/FM_Verrado.html

MOHAVE COUNTYBULLHEAD CITY FARMERS’ MARKET1251 Highway 95Bullhead City, AZ 86442Phone: 928-219-2333Hours: Feb – May and Oct – Nov, 1st Saturday of month 9am-1pm www.bullheadcityfarmersmarket.com

KINGMAN FARMERS’ MARKET102 E. Beale St.Kingman, AZ 85401Phone: 412-568-3536 Hours: May – Oct, Saturdays 9am-1pmwww.kingmanfarmersmarket.org

NAVAJO COUNTYSHOW LOW MAIN STREET FARMERS’ MARKET AND ART WALK1034 E. Duece of ClubsShow Low, AZ 85901Phone: 928-532-2680Hours: Late May – Sept, Saturdays 9am-1pm www.showlowmainstreet.org

PIMA COUNTYAUTHENTICALLY AJO FARMERS’ MARKETAjo PlazaAjo, AZ 85321Phone: 520-405-4872Hours: Oct – March, Thursdays 4-7pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm, April – May, Thursdays 5-7pm www.ajocsa.com

BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FARMERS’ MARKET1501 N. Campbell Ave.Tucson, AZ 85724Phone: 520-261-6982Hours: Year-Round, Fridays 10am-2pmwww.foodinroot.com

COMMUNITY FOOD BANK FARM STAND3003 S. Country Club Dr.Tucson, AZ 85713Phone: 520-882-3304Hours: Year-Round, Tuesdays 8am-12pm www.communityfoodbank.org

GREEN VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET1111 S. GVR Dr.Green Valley, AZ 85614Phone: 520-261-6982Hours: Year-Round, Tuesdays 9am-1pmwww.foodinroot.com

Operating schedules may change from season to season and year to year. It is recommended to call and confirm hours of operation prior to your visit. 1918

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GREEN VALLEY VILLAGE FARMERS’ & ARTISANS’ MARKET101 S. Canada Dr.Green Valley, AZ 85614Phone: 520-882-2157Hours: Nov – April, Wednesdays 9am-1pm, May – Oct, Wednesdays 8am-12pmwww.heirloomfm.org

ORO VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET10901 N. Oracle Rd.Oro Valley, AZ 85737Phone: 520-882-2157Hours: Nov – April, Saturdays 9am-1pm, May – Oct, Saturdays 8am-12pm www.heirloomfm.org

PLAZA PALOMINO SATURDAY MERCADO2960 N. Swan Rd.Tucson, AZ 85712Hours: Year-Round, Saturdays 8am-12pmwww.plazapalomino.com/farmers-market

RILLITO PARK FARMERS’ & ARTISANS’ MARKET4502 N. 1st Ave.Tucson, AZ 85719Phone: 520-882-2157Hours: Nov – April, Sundays 9am-1pm, May – Oct, Sundays 8am-12pm www.heirloomfm.org

RINCON VALLEY FARMERS’ & ARTISANS’ MARKET12500 E. Old Spanish TrailTucson, AZ 85747Phone: 520-882-2157Hours: Nov – April, Saturdays 9am-1pm,May – Oct, Saturdays 8am-12pmwww.heirloomfm.org

SANTA CRUZ RIVER FARMERS’ MARKET100 S. Avenida del ConventoTucson, AZ 85745Phone: 520-882-3304Hours: Oct – April, Thursdays 3-6pm,May – Sept, Thursdays 4-7pm www.communityfoodbank.org

ST. PHILIP’S PLAZA ARTISAN & CLASSIC FARMERS’ MARKETS4280 N. Campbell Ave.Tucson, AZ 85718Phone: 520-261-6982Hours: Oct – April 9am-1pm, May – Sept 8am-12pm, Saturdays (Artisan) and Sundays (Classic) www.foodinroot.com

TRAIL DUST TOWN FARMERS’ MARKET6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.Tucson, AZ 85715Phone: 520-882-2157Hours: Nov – April, Fridays 9am-1pm,May – Oct, Fridays 8am-12pm www.heirloomfm.org

UA MAIN CAMPUS FARMERS’ MARKET 1303 E. University Blvd.Tucson, AZ 85719Phone: 520-261-6982Hours: Oct – May, Varying Wednesdays 10am-2pmwww.foodinroot.com

PINAL COUNTYORACLE FARMERS’ MARKET1015 W. American Ave. Oracle, AZ 85623Phone: 520-896-9200Hours: April – May, Wednesdays 5-8pm,June – Oct, Wednesdays 6-9pm www.jerryparra.com/oracle-farmers-market.html

SAN TAN VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET2505 E. Germann Rd.San Tan Valley, AZ 85140Phone: 480-788-3648Hours: Nov – Aug, 2nd Saturday of month 7am-Sold Outwww.santanvalleyfarmersmarket.com

SANTA CRUZ COUNTYARIVACA FARMERS’ MARKET16800 Arivaca Rd.Arivaca, AZ 85601Phone: 520-460-0011Hours: Year-Round, Saturdays 9am -12pm

NOGALES MERCADO FARMERS’ MARKET 163 N. Morley Ave.Nogales, AZ 85621Phone: 520-375-6050Hours: Oct – April, Fridays 3-6pm, May – Sept, Fridays 4-7pm www.nogalesmercado.com

SONOITA AND PATAGONIA FARMERS’ MARKETSW Corner Highway 82 & 83 IntersectionSonoita, AZ 85637Phone: 520-223-5188Hours: May – Oct, Saturdays 9am-12pm

Operating schedules may change from season to season and year to year. It is recommended to call and confirm hours of operation prior to your visit.

FARMERS’ MARKETS BY COUNTY

YAVAPAI COUNTYCHINO VALLEY MARKET344 S. Highway 89Chino Valley, AZ 86323Phone: 928-713-1227Hours: June – Oct, Thursdays 3-6pm www.prescottfarmersmarket.org

CORNVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET9950 E. Cornville Rd.Cornville, AZ 86325 Phone: 928-275-3802Hours: Jan – Oct, Mondays 2pm-Dusk www.cornvilleaz.org

COTTONWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET AND JAMBOREE187 E. Pima St.Old Town Cottonwood, AZ 86326Phone: 928-639-3200Hours: May, June, Sept, Thursdays 5pm-Sundown

PRESCOTT FARMERS’ MARKET1100 E. Sheldon St.Prescott, AZ 86301Phone: 928-713-1227Hours: May – Oct, Saturdays 7:30am-12pm www.prescottfarmersmarket.org

PRESCOTT WINTER MARKET1050 Ruth St.Prescott, AZ 86301Phone: 928-713-1227Hours: Nov – May, Saturdays 10am-1pmwww.prescottfarmersmarket.org

SEDONA COMMUNITY FARMERS’ MARKET336 Highway 179Sedona, AZ 86336Phone: 928-821-1133Hours: May – Oct, Fridays 8-11:30am

2201 W. State Route 89ASedona, AZ 86336Phone: 928-821-1133Hours: End of Oct – April, Sundays 12-4pm www.sedona-farmers-market.com

VERDE VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKETMain St. and HollamanCamp Verde, AZ 86322Phone: 928-634-7077Hours: Mid May – Early Oct, Saturdays 8am-12pm

YUMA COUNTYYUMA COMMUNITY FARMERS’ MARKETPhone: 425-941-5030

Downtown Main StreetHours: Jan – March, Tuesdays 9:30am-2:30pm

Yuma Palms MallHours: Nov – March, Saturdays 9:30am-2:30pm

Operating schedules may change from season to season and year to year. It is recommended to call and confirm hours of operation prior to your visit. 2120

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U-PICK FARMS BY COUNTY

By CountyF R E S H P R O D U C E R I P E F O R T H E P I C K I N G

FENWAY PARK ORCHARDS42610 Highway 60-89Morristown, AZ 85342Phone: 623-388-2603Hours: Call or visit websitewww.fenwayparkorchards.com

FRUITPeaches, Apples, Grapes

JUSTICE BROTHERS U-PICK18800 W. Greenway Rd. Surprise, AZ 85388Phone: 602-463-8469Hours: Dec – March, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pmwww.justicebrothersupick.com

FRUITCitrus, including Navel, Valencia, and Mandarin Oranges; Tangerines and Tangelos; Red and White Grapefruit; Pomelos; Lemons; and many more

SCHNEPF FARMS24610 Rittenhouse Rd.Queen Creek, AZ 85242 Hours: Year-Round, Thursday – Sunday 7:30am-1pm, Closed in August U-Pick garden may be open in August. Check website for time and available produce.www.schnepffarms.com

VEGETABLESFall: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Pumpkins Winter/Spring: Winter Squash, Beets, Radishes, Lettuce, Spinach, Zucchini, Cucumbers, Carrots, Tomatoes (Picked), Green Onions, Turnips, Cabbage, Green Beans, Sugar Peas Summer: Zucchini, Squash, Carrots, Radishes, Beets, Red and White Potatoes, Artichokes

FRUIT, OTHERWinter/Spring: Peaches, Apples, Plums, Apricots, Flowers, Herbs

THE FARM AT AGRITOPIA3000 E. Ray Rd.Gilbert, AZ 85296Phone: 480-988-1238Hours: Seasonal, call or visit website for more informationwww.thefarmatagritopia.com

FRUITPeaches

COCHISE COUNTYAPPLE ANNIE’S ORCHARD2081 W. Hardy Rd. Willcox, AZ 85643 Phone: 520-384-2084 Hours: July – Sept, 8am-5pm, October, 9am-5:30pm www.appleannies.com

Pumpkins and Produce(not all produce is U-Pick)6045 W. Williams Rd.Willcox, AZ 85643 Phone: 520-384-4685 Hours: July – Sept, 7am-5pm, October, 9am-5:30pm

Country Store1510 W. Circle I Rd.Willcox, AZ 85643Phone: 520-766-2084Hours: Daily, 8am-5pm

VEGETABLESSummer/Fall: Pumpkins, Summer and Winter Squash, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Onions, Okra, Pumpkins, Green Beans, Gourds, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Black Eyed Peas, Chili Peppers, Bell Pepper, Peas, Broccoli, Eggplant, Jalapeños

FRUIT, OTHERSummer/Fall: Many different varieties of Apples, Peaches, Honeydew, Watermelon, Cantaloupe

MARICOPA COUNTY

COTTON LANE CITRUS U-PICK14014 N. 172nd Ave.Surprise, AZ 85388Phone: 602-361-2248Hours: Dec – March, Monday – Saturday 9am-3pm and Sundays 10am-3pmwww.bradburyfamilyfarms.com

FRUITOranges; Lemons; Tangerines; White, Pink and Red Grapefruit; Pomelos; and more

DATE CREEK RANCH5 Date Creek Ranch Rd.Wickenburg, AZ 85358Phone: 602-527-9369Hours: Check website for dates and timeswww.datecreekranch.com

FRUITApples, Peaches (seasonal)

U-PICK FARMS PROVIDE AN INTERACTIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

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LAVENDER FARMS BY COUNTY

TOLMACHOFF FARMS5726 N. 75th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85303 Phone: 602-999-3276 Produce Stand Hours: Check website for days and timesU-Pick Hours: June, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays 7am-12pm www.Tolmachoff-Farms.com

VEGETABLESTomatoes – Vine Ripe Field Tomatoes; Sweet Corn (not U-Pick but available); Okra; Bell Peppers; Jalapeños; Eggplant; Green, Yellow, and Summer Squash

FRUITCantaloupe, Watermelon (not U-Pick but available)

VERTUCCIO FARMS4011 S. Power Rd.Mesa, AZ 85212Phone: 480-882-1482www.vertucciofarms.com

FRUITPeaches (May)

YAVAPAI COUNTYMORTIMER FAMILY FARMS12907 E. State Route 169Dewey, AZ 86327Phone: 928-830-1116 Country Store Hours: Daily, 7am-7pmNot all produce may be available for U-Pick, check website for U-Pick availability and hours.ww.mortimerfarmsaz.com

VEGETABLESSweet Corn, Pumpkins (U-Pick), Zucchini, Peppers, Onions, Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Peppers, Okra, Sweet Peas, Lettuce, Cucumber, Turnips, Swiss Chard, Squash, Cabbage, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Radishes

FRUITWatermelon, Strawberries, Blackberries

OTHERSunflowers

U-PICK FARMS PROVIDE AN INTERACTIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

APACHE COUNTYRED ROCK RANCH AND FARMS Concho, AZ in the White Mountains Phone: 928-337-2289

Lavender Festival and Wine Event June 20-23, 2019, Thursday – SundayJune 27-30, 2019, Thursday – SundayJune 18-21, 2020, Thursday – SundayJune 25-28, 2020, Thursday – SundayHours: 9am-3pm

Wine Tasting Room and Shop Hours: Open in the summer after the festivals, Saturdays 1-6pmwww.redrockfarms.com

FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES Lavender Growing Discussion, Cooking Demonstrations and Tastings, Wine Tasting, Food Vendors, and more

OFFERS Lavender products, lavender plants, and wine are for sale during the festival

Lavender products are also available online

GILA COUNTYPINE CREEK CANYON LAVENDER FARM4223 Pine Creek Canyon Rd.Pine, AZ 85544Phone: 619-772-6005Farm Stand Hours: May – Oct, Friday – Sunday and Holiday Mondays 10am-4pmCloses for the winter, call for hours after Nov. 1stwww.pinelavenderfarm.com

OFFERS Lavender products, culinary lavender, cooking and baking with lavender classes, photo shoots, products are also available online

NAVAJO COUNTYWINDY HILLS LAVENDER FARM3374 Stone Bridge TrailHeber, AZ 85928 Phone: 928-240-2273Store Hours: Year-Round, Daily 11am-5pm www.windyhillslavender.com

OFFERSLavender products and classes, products are also available online

Operating schedules may change from season to season and year to year. It is recommended to call and confirm hours of operation prior to your visit.

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ARIZONA WINE GRAPE GROWERS SONOITA REGION

WINE GRAPE REGIONS

GrapeshavebeenapartofArizona’slandscapesinceitsearliestinhabitants,the

Hohokam,plantednativevarieties.EuropeanspecieswereintroducedbySpanish

colonialsinthe1500’s.However,thisoncethrivingwineindustryvirtuallydisappeared

inArizona’spassageofprohibitionfiveyearsbeforetherestofthecountry.In2006,

asaresultofstatelegislation,Arizonawinerieswereabletoshipdirectlytoconsumers,

resultinginexpandedcommercialgrowthofArizona’swineindustry.

Today,inArizona,thereare106licensedwineries(ArizonaDepartmentofLiquor

LicensesandControl,2018)thatproduced297,145gallonsofbulkwineand197,853

gallonsofbottledwinein2017/2018(AlcoholandTobaccoTaxandTradeBureau,

2017).Thiscomparesto190,008gallonsofbulkwineand118,811gallonsofbottledwine

forthesameperiodin2016.

Arizonahasthreemajorgrapegrowingregions,allinthehighdesert.Thefirstregion

isinsouthernArizonaintheSonoita/Elginarea.ThisistheonlydesignatedAmerican

ViticulturalAreainthestate.TheWillcoxareainCochiseCountywasthesecond

areatocomeonboard.In2013,seventy-fourpercentofallArizonawinegrape

productioncamefromtheWillcoxregion.AndnowtheVerdeValleyisthethird

majorregionforgrowinggrapes.Theelevationofthesevineyardsrangesbetween

3800ft.toalmost6000ft.,allowingnicehotdaysandcoolnightsduringthegrape

growingseason.Anotherup-and-comingareaisSkullValleywiththreevineyards.

You’llalsofindgrapecultivationscatteredaroundthestateinareassuchas

Tombstone,Benson,Concho,andPortal.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.azwinefestivals.com/about

1. ARIZONA HOPS & VINES3450 Highway 82Sonoita, AZ 85715Phone: 520-296-0674 Hours: Sunday – Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday – Saturday 10am-6pm www.azhopsandvines.com

2. CALLAGHAN VINEYARDS336 Elgin Rd.Elgin, AZ 85611Phone: 520-455-5322Hours: Thursday – Sunday 11am-4pmwww.callaghanvineyards.com

3. CHARRON VINEYARDS18585 S. Sonoita HighwayVail, AZ 85641Phone: 520-762-8585Hours: Thursday – Sunday 10am-6pmwww.charronvineyards.com

4. DEEP SKY VINEYARDS124 Elgin Rd.Elgin, AZ 85611Phone: 520-490-6170Hours: Thursday – Sunday 11am-5pmwww.deepskyvineyards.com

5. DOS CABEZAS WINEWORKS3248 Highway 82Sonoita, AZ 85637Phone: 520-455-5141Hours: Thursday – Sunday 10:30am-4:30pmwww.doscabezas.com

6. FLYING LEAP VINEYARDS, INC.342 Elgin Rd.Elgin, AZ 85611Phone: 520-455-5499Hours: Daily 11am-4pmwww.flyingleapvineyards.com

7. HANNAH’S HILL VINEYARDState Highway 82 just east of milepost 40 on south sideElgin, AZ 85611Phone: 520-456-9000 Email: hannahshill@msn.comHours: Weekends 10am-5pm,4:30pm on Sundaywww.hannahshill.com

8. KIEF-JOSHUA VINEYARDS370 Elgin Rd.Elgin, AZ 85611Phone: 520-455-5582Hours: Daily 11am-5pmwww.kj-vineyards.com

9. LIGHTNING RIDGE CELLARS2368 Highway 83Elgin, AZ 85611Phone: 520-455-5383Hours: Friday – Sunday 11am-4pmwww.lightningridgecellars.com

10. RANCHO ROSSA VINEYARDS201 Cattle Ranch Ln.Elgin, AZ 85611Phone: 520-455-0700Hours: Friday – Sunday 10:30am-3:30pmwww.ranchorossa.com

11. RUNE WINES3969 Highway 82Sonoita, AZ 85637Phone: 520-338-8823Hours: Thursday 12-4pm, Friday – Sunday 11am-5pmwww.runeswine.com

12. SILVERSTRIKE WINERY334 E. Allen St.Tombstone, AZ 85638Phone: 520-678-8200Hours: Daily 12-6pmwww.silverstrikewinery.com

13. SONOITA VINEYARDS290 Elgin-Canelo Rd.Elgin, AZ 85611Phone: 520-455-5893Hours: Daily 10am-4pmwww.sonoitavineyards.com

14. VILLAGE OF ELGIN WINERY471 Elgin Rd.Elgin, AZ 85611Phone: 520-455-9309Hours: Daily 10am-4pmwww.elginwines.com

15. WILHELM FAMILY VINEYARDS21 Mountain Ranch Dr.Elgin, AZ 85611Phone: 520-455-9291Hours: Friday – Saturday 11am-4pmwww.wilhelmvineyards.com

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1. ALCANTARA VINEYARD & WINERY3445 S. Grapevine WayCottonwood, AZ 86326Phone: 928-649-8463Hours: Daily 11am-5pmwww.alcantaravineyard.com

2. ARIZONA STRONGHOLD1023 N. Main St.Cottonwood, AZ 86326Phone: 928-639-2789Hours: Sunday – Thursday 12-7pm,Friday – Saturday 12-9pmwww.azstronghold.com

3. BURNING TREE CELLARS1040 N. Main St.Cottonwood, AZ 86326Phone: 928-649-8733Hours: Sunday – Thursday 12-7pm,Friday – Saturday 12-10pmwww.burningtreecellars.com

4. CADUCEUS CELLARS158 Main St.Jerome, AZ 86331Phone: 928-639-9463Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11am-6pm,Friday – Saturday 11am-8pmwww.caduceus.org

5. CELLAR 433240 Hull Ave.Jerome, AZ 86331Phone: 928-634-7033Hours: Thursday – Sunday 11am-7pm,Monday – Wednesday 11am-5pmwww.cellar433.com

6. CHATEAU TUMBLEWEED1151 W. State Route 89AClarkdale, AZ 86324Phone: 928-634-0443 Hours: Sunday – Thursday 12-7pm,Friday – Saturday 12-8pmwww.chateautumbleweed.com

7. CLEAR CREEK VINEYARD & WINERY4053 E. Highway 260Camp Verde, AZ 86332Phone: 602-859-7418Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 11am-5pmwww.clearcreekwineryaz.com

8. DEL RIO SPRINGS VINEYARD974 N. GrandviewPaulden, AZ 86334Phone: 928-636-9046Hours: By Appointment www.delriospringsvineyard.com

9. GRANITE CREEK VINEYARDS2515 N. Road 1 EastChino Valley, AZ 86323Phone: 928-636-2003Hours: Thursday – Sunday 12-5pm www.granitecreekvineyards.com

10. JAVELINA LEAP VINEYARD1565 Page Springs Rd.Cornville, AZ 86325Phone: 928-649-2681Hours: Daily 11am-6pmwww.javelinaleapwinery.com

11. OAK CREEK VINEYARDS1555 Page Springs Rd.Cornville, AZ 86325Phone: 928-649-0290Hours: Daily 10am-6pmwww.oakcreekvineyards.net

12. PAGE SPRINGS CELLARS1500 N. Page Springs Rd.Cornville, AZ 86325Phone: 928-639-3004Hours: Sunday – Wednesday 11am-7pm,Thursday – Saturday 11am-9pmwww.pagespringscellars.com

13. PASSION CELLARS – JEROME417 Hull Ave.Jerome, AZ 86331 Phone: 928-649-9800www.passioncellars.com

14. PILLSBURY WINE CO.1012 N. Main St.Cottonwood, AZ 86326Phone: 928-639-0646Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11am-7pm,Friday – Saturday 11am-9pmwww.pillsburywine.com

15. SOUTHWEST WINE CENTER601 Black Hills Dr.Clarkdale, AZ 86324Phone: 928-634-6566Hours: Thursday – Sunday 12-6pmwww.southwestwinecenter.org

1. ARIDUS WINE COMPANY145 N. Railview Ave.Willcox, AZ 85643Phone: 520-766-9463Hours: Friday – Sunday 12-5pmwww.ariduswineco.com

2. BIRDS AND BARRELS VINEYARDS5000 E. Arzberger Rd.Willcox, AZ 85643Phone: 520-507-0354Call for Hourswww.birdsandbarrels.com

3. BODEGA PIERCE/SAECULUM CELLARS4511 E. Robbs Rd.Willcox, AZ 85643 Phone: 602-320-1722Hours: Thursday – Sunday 11am-5pm,Monday – Wednesday By Appointment www.bodegapierce.comwww.saeculumcellars.com

4. CARLSON CREEK VINEYARDS115 Railview Ave.Willcox, AZ 85643Phone: 520-766-3000Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 11am-5pmwww.carlsoncreek.com

5. CORONADO VINEYARDS2909 E. Country Club Dr.Willcox, AZ 85643Phone: 520-384-2993Hours: Monday – Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm,Sunday 10am-4pmwww.coronadovineyards.com

6. FOUR TAILS VINEYARD274 E. Pearce Rd.Pearce, AZ 85625Phone: 623-693-6547www.fourtailsvineyard.com

7. GOLDEN RULE VINEYARD3525 N. Golden Rule Rd.Cochise, AZ 85606Phone: 520-507-3310Hours: By Appointmentwww.goldenrulevineyard.com

8. HIGH LONESOME VINEYARD8979 N. High Lonesome Rd.McNeal, AZ 85617Phone: 909-557-4872Hours: By Appointmentwww.highlonesomevineyard.com

9. HOFMANN VINEYARDS9399 N. High Lonesome Rd.McNeal, AZ 85617Phone: 520-403-2100Hours: By Appointmentwww.hofmannvineyards.com

10. KEELING-SCHAEFER TASTING ROOM154 N. Railroad Ave.Willcox, AZ 85643Phone: 520-766-0600Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 11am-5pm www.keelingschaefervineyards.com

11. LARAMITA CELLARS CHIRICAHUA RANCH VINEYARDS6223 E. Calle Dr.Willcox, AZ 85643Phone: 480-560-2605Hours: By Appointmentwww.laramitacellars.com

12. LAWRENCE DUNHAM VINEYARDS13911 S. Kuykendall Cutoff Rd.Pearce, AZ 85625Phone: 602-320-1485Hours: By Appointmentwww.ldvwinery.com

13. PASSION CELLARS – WILLCOX3052 N. Fort Grant Rd.Willcox, AZ 85643 Phone: 928-649-9800Hours: By Appointmentwww.passioncellars.com

14. PILLSBURY WINE COMPANY6450 S. Bennett Pl.Willcox, AZ 85643Phone: 928-595-1001Hours: Saturday – Sunday 11am-5pmwww.pillsburywine.com

15. SIERRA BONITA VINEYARDS6720 E. Camino Principal Suite 101Tucson, AZ 85715Phone: 520-296-0674Hours: Wednesday – Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 1-7pmwww.sierrabonitavineyards.com

16. ZARPARA VINEYARD6777 S. Zarpara Ln.Willcox, AZ 85643Phone: 520-222-7114Hours: Friday – Sunday 11am-5pmwww.zarpara.com

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Harvest Schedule

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DECANISE • • • •APPLE, AMBROSIA •APPLE, FUJI • •APPLE, GALA • •APPLE, GOLDEN DELICIOUS • • •APPLE, GRANNY SMITH • • •APPLE, PINK LADY • • •APPLE, RED DELICIOUS • • •APPLE, SUNDOWNER • • •APRICOTS • •CHERRIES •CILANTRO • • • • • •DATES • •DILL • • • • •FIGS • •GRAPEFRUIT, RED BLUSH • • • • • • • • • • • •GRAPEFRUIT, WHITE • • • • • • • • • • • •GRAPES, CONCORD •GRAPES, VARIOUS WINE • • • • •LEMONS • • • • • • • •MELONS, CANARY • • • • • • • • • • • •MELONS, CANTALOUPE • • • • • • •MELONS, CASABA • • • • • •MELONS, CRENSHAW • • • • • •MELONS, HONEYDEW • • • • • •MELONS, ORANGE FLESH • • • •MELONS, SANTA CLAUS • • • •MELONS, SHARLYN • • • •MELONS, SPECIALTY • • • •MELONS, WATERMELON • • • • • • •ORANGES, BLOOD • • •ORANGES, MANDARIN • • •ORANGES, NAVEL • • • •ORANGES, SWEET • • • • •ORANGES, TEMPLE • • •ORANGES, VALENCIA • • • • • •PARSLEY • • • • • • •PEACHES • • •PEARS •PLUMS • • •TANGERINES, FAIRCHILD • •TANGELOS, MINNEOLA • • • •TANGELOS, ORLANDO • • • •

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ARIZONA HARVEST SCHEDULE VEGETABLES & TREE NUTS

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DECARTICHOKES • • • •ARUGULA • • • • • •ASPARAGUS • • • •BEAN, FAVA • • •BEAN, GREEN • • •BEAN, PINTO • • • •BEAN SPROUTS • • • • • • • • • • • •BEETS • • • • •BOK CHOY • • • • •BROCCOLI • • • • • •BROCCOLI, BABY • • • • •BRUSSEL SPROUTS • • • •CABBAGE, GREEN • • • • • • • • • • • •CABBAGE, RED • • • • • • •CARROTS • • • • • • • • • • • •CAULIFLOWER • • • • • •CAULIFLOWER, GREEN • • • • •CELERY • • • • •CORN, SWEET • • • • • • •CUCUMBER • • • • • • • • • • • •DAIKON (JAPANESE RADISH) • • •DANDELION • • • • • •FRISEE • • • • • •GREENS, BEET • • • • • •GREENS, COLLARD • • • • • •GREENS, MUSTARD • • • • • •GREENS, TURNIP • • • • • •KALE • • • • • •KOHLRABI • • • •LEEKS • • • • •LETTUCE, BUTTER /BOSTON • • • • •LETTUCE, ENDIVE • • • • •LETTUCE, ESCAROLE • • • • •LETTUCE, ICEBERG • • • • •LETTUCE, LEAF • • • • •LETTUCE, ROMAINE • • • • •LETTUCE, SPRING MIX • • • • • •MACHE • • • • • •NAPA • • • • • •NAPA CABBAGE • • • •ONIONS, SWEET (DRY) • • • • •ONIONS, GREEN • • • • • • • • •

• WINTER PRODUCE • SUMMER PRODUCE

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC

PARSNIPS • •PEPPERS, GREEN BELL • • • •PEPPERS, RED BELL • • • •PEPPERS, GREEN CHILI • • • • •PEPPERS, RED CHILI • • • •POTATOES, RED • • • •POTATOES, RUSSET • • • •PUMPKIN • •RADICCHIO • • • •RADISHES • • • • • • • •RAPINI • • • •SALAD SAVOY • • • • •SPINACH • • • • • •SQUASH (SUMMER) CROOKNECK • • • • •SQUASH (SUMMER) SCALLOPED • • • • •SQUASH (SUMMER) STRAIGHTNECK • • • • •SQUASH (SUMMER) ZUCCHINI • • • • •SQUASH (WINTER) ACORN • • •SQUASH (WINTER) BANANA • • •SQUASH (WINTER) BUTTERNUT • • •SQUASH (WINTER) GOLD ACORN • • •SQUASH (WINTER) HUBBARD • • •SQUASH (WINTER) KOBACHA • • •SQUASH (WINTER) SPAGHETTI • • •SQUASH (WINTER) TURBAN • • •SWISS CHARD • • • • • •TOMATOES • • • • • • • • • • • •TURNIP • • • • • •

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC

PECANS • • •PISTACHIOS • •

• WINTER PRODUCE • SUMMER PRODUCE3938

AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

TheArizonaFarmtoSchoolProgramisgrowing!Thisinitiativestemsfromthegrassroots

organizationtheNational Farm to School Networkthatcontinuestobuildwiththe

United States Department of Agricultureandhasspurredanationalmovementthat

workstoconnectstudentstowheretheirfruitsandvegetablescomefrom.

TheArizonaFarmtoSchoolProgramworkstoincreasetheconsumptionoffresh

fruitsandvegetables;teachstudentsaboutArizonaagriculture;andsupportArizona

producersbybringinglocallygrownfruitsandvegetablesintoschoolmeals.These

healthyeducationalprogramsarefurtheremphasizedwithfarmvisits,experiences

withnativefoodtraditions,andgardeningprograms.FarmtoSchoolProgramsteach

studentstoinvestintheirhealth,theircommunity,andtheirenvironment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

ASHLEY SCHIMKE Arizona Department of Education

Health and Nutrition Services National Farm to School Network, Arizona Core Partner 602-364-2282 SHARMA TORRENS Arizona Department of Agriculture

Marketing Manager 602-542-3191

JESSICA DAVENPORT Arizona Department of Health Services

AZ Health Zone Food Systems Specialist 602-542-3210 SHANNON WHITEWATER FoodCorps

Arizona Program Manager 520-612-2197

AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM – ARIZONA FARM BUREAU

TheArizonaFarmBureauAgricultureintheClassroomProgramdevelopsand

implementscurriculumandprogramsalignedtothestatelearningstandardstohelp

studentsandteachersbesuccessful,whileincreasingagriculturalawarenessinK-6

classroomsandbeyond.

ARIZONA AGRICULTURAL LITERACY PROGRAM – UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

ProvidesK-12educatorswithprofessionaldevelopmentforimprovingstudents’

knowledgewhichensuresanagriculturallyliteratesociety,onethatunderstandsand

cancommunicatethesourceandvalueofagricultureasitaffectsourqualityoflife.

Programs include:

• Summer Agricultural Institute:SAIisafive-day,travelingtourdesignedtoteach

K-12teachersaboutfoodandfiberproduction,andhelpthemincorporatethat

knowledgeintheclassroomcurriculum.

• School Garden Food Safety:Thisonlinetrainingprovidesguidelinesthatschools

shouldimplementtominimizemicrobialfoodsafetyhazardsforfreshfruitsand

vegetables.InformationonreceivingcertificationfromtheAZDepartmentof

HealthServicesisalsoprovided.

• AZ Agricultural Literacy Days: AZAgriculturalLiteracyDaysisafreeprogram

thatfocusesoneducatingArizonastudentsaboutourconnectiontoagricultureand

thecommoditiesproducedonArizona’slands.

• Lessons: AZspecificlessonsaswellasthenationalAgriculturalLiteracyCurriculum

Matrixfeaturestandards-basedcurriculumforK-12teachers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.azfb.org/programs/agriculture-in-the-classroom

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.cals.arizona.edu/agliteracy/home

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AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES

ARIZONA AGRICULTURE: BEE’S AMAZING ADVENTURE BOOK

Arizona Agriculture: Bee’s Amazing Adventurebringsfarmingandranchinginthe

GrandCanyonStatetolife,exploringtheState’srichagriculturaldiversitythrough

theeyesofPeeWeeBee.Delightingelementary-agedstudentsassheflitsfromfield

tofield,PeeWeesharesfascinatingfactsaboutagriculturethatstimulateyoung

minds,helpingschoolchildrenunderstandtheintegralrolethatagricultureplaysin

Arizona’seconomy.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.arizonaagriculturebook.com

SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM – ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

ThegoaloftheSchoolGardenProgramistoenablefreshproducetobesafely

servedinschoolcafeteriasfromtheiron-siteschoolgarden.TheArizonaDepartment

ofHealthServicesSchoolGardenProgramwillhelpyourschoolgardenmeetthe

requirementsofapprovedsourceasrequiredintheArizonaFoodCode.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.

php#school-garden-program-safety

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

CooperativeExtensionisoneofthepillarsofTheUniversityofArizona’sDivisionofAgriculture,Life&VeterinarySciences&CooperativeExtension.Explore, Learn and Get Involved!ArizonaCooperativeExtensionprovidesalinkbetweentheuniversityandthecitizensofthisStatethroughprograms,publications,classes,events,andone-on-oneteachingprovidedbyknowledgeablefacultyandstaff.

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS

Beginning Farmer Production: Thisprogramareaemphasizesbasicspecialtycropfarmingpracticesforsmallscaleoperationsaddressing:entrepreneurshipandbusinesstraining,financialandriskmanagementtraining,recordkeepingpractices,cropselection,diversificationandmarketingstrategies,advancedtrainingforsoilsandirrigation,hoophouseoperations,andsafefoodproductionandhandlingpractices.

School Gardens: ResourceforschoolgardenfoodsafetyandtheArizonaSchoolGardenCertificationProcess.

FOOD NUTRITION & HEALTH

Garden Kitchen: TheGardenKitchenoffersseed-to-tablegardeningandcookingeducation,fromgrowingandpurchasingtopreparingandstoring.

Home Food Safety: Informationonpreparing,cleaning,andstoringfoodsafelyathome.

PLANTS & PESTS

Campus Arboretum: TheUniversityofArizonamaincampushousesatrulyuniquecollectionofplantsfromaridandsemi-aridclimatesaroundtheworld.

Crops /Soils: Cropandsoilresources.

Home Gardening: Informationonvegetablegardens,composting,flowers,pests,andmore.

Master Gardener: ArizonaMasterGardenersareuniversity-trainedvolunteerswhoprovideresearch-basedinformationonenvironmentallyresponsiblegardeningandlandscapingtothepublic.

Trees, Lawns, and Landscaping: Resourcesontrees,pruning,turfandlawn,Arizonadesertplants,andmore.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.extension.arizona.edu

This is just a small part of what the UA Cooperative Extension has to offer.

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COUNTY EXTENSION /4-H OFFICES

AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS AND TEENS

APACHE COUNTY

ST. JOHNS845 W. 4th North St. Johns, AZ 85936 928-337-2267

COCHISE COUNTY

BISBEE 66 Brewery Ave.Bisbee, AZ 85603520-366-8148

SIERRA VISTA 1140 N. Colombo Ave. Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 520-458-8278

WILLCOX450 S. Haskell Ave., Suite AWillcox, AZ 85643520-384-3594

COCONINO COUNTY

FLAGSTAFF2304 N. 3rd St. Flagstaff, AZ 86004 928-774-1868

GILA COUNTY

PAYSON107 W. Frontier St., Bldg. C Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-4160

GLOBE5515 S. Apache Ave., Suite 600Globe, AZ 85501928-402-8585

GRAHAM COUNTY

SOLOMON2100 S. Bowie Solomon, AZ 85551 928-428-2611

GREENLEE COUNTY

DUNCAN1684 Fairgrounds Rd. Duncan, AZ 85534 928-359-2261

LA PAZ COUNTY

PARKER2524 Mutahar St. Parker, AZ 85344 928-669-9843

MARICOPA COUNTY

PHOENIX4341 E. Broadway Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85040 602-827-8200

MOHAVE COUNTY

KINGMAN101 E. Beale St., Suite A Kingman, AZ 86401 928-753-3788

PEACH SPRINGS947 Rodeo WayPeach Springs, AZ 86434928-769-1284

NAVAJO COUNTY

HOLBROOK748 North 3rd St. Holbrook, AZ 86025 928-524-6271

HOPI TRIBE101 Main St.Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039928-734-3708

LAKESIDE1200 W. White Mountain Blvd.Lakeside, AZ 85926928-205-5151 /928-369-6001

PIMA COUNTY

GREEN VALLEY503 E. Whitehouse Canyon Rd.Green Valley, AZ 85622520-648-0808

TUCSON4210 N. Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ 85719 520-626-5161

PINAL COUNTY

CASA GRANDE820 E. Cottonwood Ln., Bldg. C Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520-836-5221

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

NOGALES489 N. Arroyo Blvd. Nogales, AZ 85621 520-281-2994

YAVAPAI COUNTY

PRESCOTT840 Rodeo Dr., Bldg. C Prescott, AZ 86305 928-445-6590

VERDE VALLEY2830 N. Commonwealth Dr., Suite 103Camp Verde, AZ 86322928-554-8999

YUMA COUNTY

YUMA2200 W. 28th St., Suite 102 Yuma, AZ 85364 928-726-3904

ARIZONA 4-H

4-Hisforallyouth,ages5-19,whowanttohavefun,learnnewskills,andexplore

theworld.Kidsage5-8joinCloverbuds–anon-competitive,funintroductiontothe

manyprojectsavailablethrough4-H.Youthages9-19participatein4-Hbyenrolling

inprojectsandjoiningaclub.Togetinvolvedin4-Hinyourarea,contactyourlocal

UACountyExtensionfrompage44.

In4-H,youngpeoplemakenewfriends,developnewskills,becomeleaders,and

helpshapetheircommunities.Arizona4-Hbuildsuponacenturyofexperienceas

itfosterspositiveyouthdevelopmentthatisbasedontheneedsandstrengthsof

youth,theirfamilies,andcommunities.Youthhavetheopportunitytoparticipate

in4-Hexperiencesthatstrengthenayoungperson’ssenseofbelonging,generosity,

independence,andmastery.

About9,000youthareenrolledmembersof4-HclubsinArizona.Another132,000

Arizonayouthgetinvolvedin4-Hthroughspecialeducationalopportunitiesat

school,inafterschoolprograms,oratneighborhoodoryouthcenters.Theseyouth

liveincities,suburbs,smalltowns,andruralcommunities.

PROJECTS /OPPORTUNITIES

4-Hgivesyoungpeopleachancetopursuetheirowninterestsbyenrollingin

projects–fromphotographytocomputers,frombuildingrocketstoraisingsheep.

4-HProjectinformationisavailableonline.Theygoplaces–tocamp,tostateand

nationalconferences,eventoothercountrieson4-Hexchangeprograms.Theylearn

tobeleadersandactivecitizens.

In4-Hclubs,youthserveasofficersandlearntoconductmeetings,handleclub

funds,andfacilitategroupdecision-making.Theygivebacktotheircommunities.

4-Hmembersgetinvolvedinvolunteerprojectstoprotecttheenvironment,

mentoryoungerchildren,andhelppeoplewhoarelessfortunate.

ARIZONA HAS MANY WAYS TO GET YOUNGSTERS INVOLVED IN AGRICULTURE. ARIZONA OFFERS CHAPTERS STATEWIDE FOR 4-H AND FFA.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.extension.arizona.edu /4h or contact your county 4-H office at the number on page 44

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AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS AND TEENS

AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS AND TEENS

NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

FFAmakesapositivedifferenceinthelivesofitsstudentsbydevelopingtheir

potentialforpremierleadership,personalgrowth,andcareersuccessthrough

agriculturaleducation.TheNationalFFAOrganizationisanintegral,intra-curricular

partofagriculturaleducation.Initiallyorganizedin1928inKansasCity,Missouri,

asFutureFarmersofAmerica,theofficialnameoftheorganizationwaschanged

totheNationalFFAOrganizationtoreflecttheorganization’sevolutioninresponse

toexpandedagriculturalopportunitiesencompassingscience,business,and

technologyinadditiontoproductionfarming.

FFAisfocusedonpreparingitsmemberswithimportantlifeskillsthroughcareer

developmentevents,whichfocusonvariousaspectsofagriculture,fromLivestock

EvaluationtoFloriculturetoAgriculturalCommunications,aswellasleadership

skills,includingPreparedPublicSpeakingandParliamentaryProcedure.Arizona

AssociationFFAadministerstothelocalchaptersthroughouttheState.

PROJECTS /OPPORTUNITIES

BeinginvolvedinFFAallowsitsmembersmanyopportunities.Someofthese

benefitsincludehands-ontraining,leadershipopportunitiesonthelocal,state

andnationallevels,successinCareerDevelopmentEventsandscholarships.

SOME OF THE EVENTS SPONSORED BY FFA INCLUDE:

• SpringConferenceattheUniversityofArizona,formemberstoparticipate

inoneofsixteenCareerDevelopmentEvents,includingJobInterview,Forestry,

WildlifeManagement,andAquaculture.

• StateFFACampinHeber,Arizona,aweek-longleadershipdevelopmentevent.

Throughvarioussmallgroupleadershipactivitiesandleadershipworkshops,

studentsgainadeepersenseoftheirleadershipabilitywhileenjoyingtimewith

newandoldfriendsfromacrossArizona.

• NationalFFAConventionisheldeachOctoberwithnearly60,000FFAmembers

andguestsfromacrossthecountryinattendance.Membersparticipateingeneral

sessions,competitiveevents,educationaltours,leadershipworkshops,acareer

showandexpo,volunteeractivities,andmuchmore.Itisthelargestannualstudent

gatheringinthecountry.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.azffa.org or call 602-542-5564

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AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS AND TEENS

AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS

THE PHOENIX ZOO – FRUIT AND VEGETABLE LEARNING GARDEN

ThePhoenixZoo’sFruitandVeggieGardenisaninteractivelearningexperience,

completewithhands-onactivitiesemphasizinglocalagriculture.Visitorsmayexplore

plantersandfloodirrigation,visitthewormstation,testtheirknowledgeintheherb

garden,andlearnabouttheimpactofagriculturetothestateofArizona.

Amajorgoalofthelearninggardenistoconnectpeopletotheirfoodsourceand

sharetheimportanceof“plantinguptheirplates.”Halfofourplatesshouldbefruits

andveggies,butunfortunately,thatisnotoftenthecase.

In1998,9.7%ofArizona’s2-4year-oldswereobese;in2008,thatfiguregrewto14.6%.

Overall,Arizonahasa25.8%obesityrateamongitsgeneralpopulation.Freshproduce

isthecornerstoneofahealthydiet.

Arizonarankssecondnationallyinitsproductionofcantaloupeandhoneydew

melons,headandleaflettuce,spinach,broccoli,cauliflower,andlemons.Thereare

morethan1,000differenttypesoffruits,veggies,andnutsgrowninArizona.

By“bringingthefarm”totheZoo’svisitors,theycanexperiencethejoysofArizona

grownproduce.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Western Growers Foundation

www.csgn.org/arizona/zoo

The Phoenix Zoo

www.phoenixzoo.org 602-286-3881

YOUNG FARMER AND RANCHER PROGRAM

TheYoungFarmerandRancher(YF&R)Programisanationalprogramforpeople

18-35yearsofage.Theobjectiveistoprovideleadershipopportunitiestothose

whowishtojointheFarmBureauinexpandingagricultureanditscommunities.

Notonlydotheyofferlocalprogramsinleadership,butalsolegislativeeducation,

competitiveevents,andnetworking.

PROJECTS /OPPORTUNITIES

TheYoungFarmerandRancherProgramiscommittedtogivingtheirparticipants

well-roundedknowledgeofagriculture.

ANNUAL YF&R ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• LeadershipConferencefocusingonagriculturalissues,leadership,tours,collegiate

competition,andnetworking.

• NationalConferenceatwhichmemberscompeteinagriculturalcontestsinone

ofthreecategories:

-ExcellenceinLeadership

-ExcellenceinAgriculture

-AchievementAward

• DayattheCapitol.TheYF&Rmembershaveachancetovisitwithlegislators

andtheDirectoroftheArizonaDepartmentofAgriculture.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Visit www.azfb.org/Programs/YFR or call 480-635-3615

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ARIZONA AGRICULTURE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

ARIZONA AGRICULTURE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

TheUniversityofArizonaislocatedinTucson,Arizona,withasatellitecampus

inSierraVista.TheCollegeofAgricultureandLifeSciencesoffersthefollowing

agricultureprograms:

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.azwestern.edu or call 928-317-6000

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.cals.arizona.edu or call 520-621-7621

ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE

OfferingservicestoYumaandLaPazcountiesinthefollowingprograms:

• Agriculture:focusesonplantscienceandagribusinessmanagement.

• Agriculture Business:teachesbusinessanalysis,management,budgeting,

andfinance.

• Agricultural and Bio-systems

Engineering:utilizingbiotechnology,

biologicalsciences,andphysical

sciencestocreateinnovativesolutions

inirrigation,agriculturalproducts,

wastemanagement,andwater

conservation.

• Agricultural Education:focuses

ontheintegration,application,and

disbursementofknowledgeabout

agricultureandappliedsciences.

• Agricultural and Resource

Economics: teachesstudentsto

analyzeagricultureandresources

fromaneconomicperspective.

• Animal Sciences:focusesontheuse

ofanimalsinagriculture.

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

ArizonaStateUniversity’sMorrisonSchoolofManagementandAgribusinessislocated

atthePolytechniccampusinMesaandoffersthefollowingagriculturalprograms:

• Food Science:preparesstudentstoturnagriculturalcommoditiesintofood

products;takingalookatbusinessandscience.

• Food Marketing:aneffectiveproduction-to-consumerprogramfocusingon

consumermarketsandbusinesspractices.

• Agribusiness:ageneralizedprogramforstudentstolearneverythingfrom

marketing,business,finance,andtoday’slatesttechnologies.

• International Agribusiness:studentslearninternationaleconomics,commodity

finance,andtraining,aswellasdomesticskills.

• Agribusiness Finance:studentslearnriskfactorsthataffecttheagricultural

marketincludingenvironmental,biological,internationaltradepolicy;andhow

tousethetoolsofcorporatemanagementtofighttheseriskfactors.

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

WithbranchesthroughoutMaricopaCounty,thiscollegeprovidesthefollowing

agriculturalprogramattheMesacampuses:

• Agribusiness:Thistwo-yearprogramemphasizesthetechnologyofproduction

andmanagement.Theprogramisdesignedtoprepareindividualstobecome

employedasowners,managers,supervisors,technicians,herdsmen,orfarmhands

infarming,ranching,anddairying.Theprogramalsopreparestheindividualsfor

jobswithgovernmentagenciesorotheragenciesinvolvedwiththetechnicalphases

oftheAnimalScienceIndustry.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.wpcarey.asu.edu/agribusiness-degrees or call 480-727-1586

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.maricopa.edu or call 480-731-8000

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ARIZONA AGRICULTURE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

ARIZONA AGRICULTURE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE

CampuseslocatedinThatcherandSaffordoffer:

• Agribusiness:focusesongeneralstudiesandnaturalresourceconservation.

• Agriculture:coversgeneralstudiesbutalsotechnicalwritingandeconomics.

YAVAPAI COLLEGE

WithcampusesinChino,VerdeandPrescottValleys,Prescott,andSedona,this

collegeoffersarangeofagriculturalstudies:

• Agriculture Education:preparesstudentstobecomeahighschoolagriculture

teacherwithafocusontechnology.

• Agriculture Technology Management:offersavarietyofspecifictopicsincluding

horticulture,equinescience,sportsandturfgrass,aquaculture,andhorticulture.

COCHISE COLLEGECampuseslocatedinSierraVistaandDouglasoffer:

• Agriculture General:AgricultureAssociateofAppliedSciencedegreeisdesigned

topreparestudentsforacareerintheagriculturalprofessionorfortransferto

auniversityBachelorofAppliedSciencedegreeprogram.Itfocusesonanimal

science,naturalresources,andagribusinessmanagementwhileintroducing

studentstovariouscareersinagriculture.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.eac.edu or call 928-428-8472

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.yc.edu or call 928-717-7720

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.cochise.edu or call 1-800-966-7943

CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE

CentralArizonaCollegeservicesPinalCounty,offeringanumberofdifferentlevels

ofeducation,includingthreecertificateprogramsandtwoAssociate/transferdegrees.

Allprogramsaretaughtinahands-onmannerthatpreparesstudentsforworkin

dairies,farms,business,realestate,biotechnology,etc:

• Agriculture: transferdegreeto4-yearcolleges.

• Agriculture General:AssociatesdegreeinAppliedSciencestopreparestudents

forfurthereducationorworking.

• Agriculture Business:certificatetopreparestudentsfortheworkforce.

• Agriculture General:certificatefortheworkforce.

• Farm Business Management:certificatefortheworkforce.

NORTHLAND PIONEER COLLEGE

LocatedinApachecounty,withcampusesinShowLow,Winslow,Holbrook,and

Snowflake,NorthlandPioneerCollegeofferscertificatesanddegreesin:

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.centralaz.edu or call 520-494-5444

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.npc.edu or call 1-800-266-7845

• Agriculture-General: Associates

degree.Classesincludeanimal

husbandry,diseases,forestry,landscape

design,andrangemanagement.

• Turf Grass Management:Associates

Degree.Classesincludesoils,

irrigation,wastewatertreatment,

andhorticulture.

• Agriculture-General:Certificateof

appliedscience.Classesincludesoils,

irrigation,wastewatertreatment,

andhorticulture.

• Range Management:Certificateof

proficiency.Coursesincludeecology,

rangeplants,andrangemanagement.

• Horticulture:Certificateof

proficiency.Coursesincludesoils,

basichorticulture,andlandscape

construction.Programfocusfor

alandscapeornurseryaide.

• Animal Science:Certificateof

proficiency.Coursesincludeanimal

disease,industry,husbandry,breeding,

andlivestockjudging.

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AGRICULTURAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

AGRICULTURAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATION

Elementaryschools,middleandhighschools,anduniversitiesinArizonaallhave

agriculturaleducationinoneformoranother.Thereareevenspecialiststhattravel

fromschooltoschooltoteachstudentsofallagesaboutagriculture.Inthestateof

Arizona,agri-scienceteachersareinhighdemandandthepositionisveryportable;

meaningitcanbeputtouseineveryotherstate.Topursueaneducationandcareer

inagriculture,contactauniversityorcommunitycollegeinyourarea.

IN THE FIELD

Afewcareeropportunitiesinagricultureforthosewholovetheoutdoorsandwant

ahands-onagcareerinclude:cropmanager,farmmanager,cropassistant,herdsman/breedingmanager,pesticidetechnician,feedlotassistant,farmmechanic,food

safetyinspector,fertilizer/chemicalapplicator,soilscientist,airqualityspecialist,

horticulturist,agricultureinspector,agricultureengineer,andlivestockinspector.

NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE

Nursery,landscape,andgardenindustriesoffermanycareeropportunitiesforsmart,

passionate,andenthusiasticpeoplelikeyou.Andluckilyforyou,this“field”isripe

forthepicking.Lookbeyondthemythssurroundingthesecareerstolearnthetruth

aboutprofessionsthatoffervariety,flexibility,competitivepay,opportunitiesto

grow,andoveralljobsatisfaction.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.thelandlovers.org to learn more about careers in Nursery and Landscape

AGRIBUSINESS

Forthosewhowantamore“tame”agriculturecareer,agribusinessistheperfectfit.

Mostoftheseopportunitiesincludesometypeofsalesandmanagement.Grain

manager,seedsalesmanager,certifiedappraiser,seedspecialist,agronomist,GPS

supervisor,animalnutritionist,animalhealthsales(dairy),ethanolplantmanager,

chemicalengineer,grainmerchandiser,andfarmaccounting/financeareall

agribusinesscareers.

Whileafewofthesepositionsdonotrequirehighereducation,someofthese

careersrequireaBachelorsdegree.AtvariousArizonacommunitycollegesand

universities,studentslearntheskillstheyneedtopursueacareerinagribusiness.

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Ifyoulikebeinginside,butdon’twanttositbehindadesk,biotechnologymightbe

thejobforyou.Careersinbiotechnologyaremostlysciencebasedandarehandson.

ABachelorsDegreeearnedattheUniversityofArizona’sCollegeofAgricultureand

BioSystemsEngineeringorArizonaStateUniversity’sIraFultonSchoolofEngineering

(BioengineeringDepartment)canpreparestudentsforanyofthesecareers:

agriculturalscienceresearchtechnician,veterinarytechnician,microbiologist,

veterinarian,geneticengineer,andbio-pesticideengineer.

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AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

THE ARIZONA CROP PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

TheArizonaCropProtectionAssociationworkstostrengthenthecropprotection

industrybyeducatinglegislatorsandthepubliconcropprotection.Theyalsohold

eventsandpresenttheirmemberswithcontinuededucationopportunities.

ArizonaCropProtectionAssociationScholarshipsprovidefinancialassistanceto

undergraduatecollegeanduniversitystudentswhohavedemonstratedaninterestin

agricultureandwhoareeitherfromArizonaorattendinganArizonaschool.

Thisscholarshipisforfull-timehighschoolseniorsorthosecurrentlypursuinga

bachelorsdegreefull-timeatanArizonaUniversityorCollegeinagriculture,biological

science,pestmanagement,rangemanagement,golfcoursemanagement,natural

resourcemanagement,animalhusbandry,ornutrition.Arizonastudentsarepreferred,

butout-of-statestudentsmayalsoapplyforthisscholarship.Theamountoffunding

awardeddependsonfundsavailableandnumberofapplicants.

THE YUMA COUNTY AGRICULTURE PRODUCERS SCHOLARSHIP

$500-$1,500peracademicyearinfunding.Thisscholarshipisforfull-timehighschool

orbeginningcollegestudentsenrollingatArizonaWesternCollegeand/orthe

UniversityofArizonainYumawhoareinadeclaredagricultureoragriculturerelated

major.Sciencemajorsmayalsoapplyifthereisanagriculturalaspectoftheir

programorcareergoals.Forstudentstoqualify,theymusthaveatleasta2.5grade

pointaverage(GPA).Thisscholarshipisissuedbasedonmerit,financialneed,orboth.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.ycapscholarship.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Visit www.azcropprotection.com/scholarship or call 602-266-6147

THE ARIZONA FARM BUREAU

TheArizonaFarmBureauoffersannualscholarshipsthroughtheCountyFarmBureauofficestohighschoolseniorsandcollegestudentswhoaremembers,orwhoseparentsaremembers,oftheFarmBureau.Applicantsmusthavea2.5gradepointaverage,butdonotnecessarilyhavetobeagriculturemajors.Theindividualcountysetsthemajorrequirementsforeachscholarship.

THE ARIZONA NURSERY ASSOCIATION

TheArizonaNurseryAssociationoffersscholarshipstoArizonaresidentswhoareemployedinorhaveaninterestinthenurseryindustry.Applicantsmusthaveaboveaveragescholasticachievementsorhaveatleast2yearsofworkexperienceintheindustrytobeconsideredforfunding.ThedeadlinetoapplyisApril15ofeveryyearandthescholarshipfundsrangefrom$500-$3,000each.

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PEST CONTROL ADVISORS

TheCaliforniaAssociationofPestControlAdvisers(CAPCA)representsmorethan75%ofthenearly3,000CaliforniaEPAlicensedpestcontroladvisers(PCAs)thatprovidepestmanagementconsultationfortheproductionoffood,fiber,andornamentalindustriesofthisState.

CAPCA’smissionistofacilitatethesuccessofthelicensedpestcontroladviser.CAPCA’spurposeistoserveastheleaderintheevolutionofthepestmanagementindustrythroughthecommunicationofreliableinformation.

TheStanleyW.StrewEducationalFund,Inc.annuallyoffersa$3,000scholarshipfromtheCaliforniaAssociationofPestControlAdvisers(CAPCA).Thescholarshipisgiventocollegestudentswho:arecurrentlyattendingschoolasanincomingJunior,Senior,orGradStudent,plantopursueacareerinpestmanagementandhavea2.5GPAorbetter.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Visit www.capca.com/scholarships-awards or call 916-928-1625

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Visit www.azfb.org/programs/scholarships or call 480-635-3616

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Visit www.azna.org/scholarships or call 480-966-1610

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