Arizona agriculture News


News items related to Arizona agriculture as issued by the Send2Press Newswire service on behalf of the noted news source.


Christmas at Schnepf Farms Returns for Its Fifth Consecutive Year

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz., Nov. 1, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Just in time for the holiday season, Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek is transforming into a magical winter wonderland, slated to open the day after Thanksgiving. Christmas at Schnepf Farms spans more than 30 acres of the east valley farm and is filled with lights and more than 40 holiday-themed attractions to delight the entire family.

Scorecard Ranks States for Water Efficiency and Sustainability Policies – Arizona Ranks #3 in the Nation, But Improvement is Needed to Address Water Crisis

PHOENIX, Ariz. and CHICAGO, Ill,, Jan. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) released the 2022 U.S. State Policy Scorecard for Water Efficiency and Sustainability (Scorecard), which ranked each U.S. state based on its adoption of laws and policies that advance water efficiency, conservation, sustainability, and affordability. Arizona was ranked third in the nation, and second in the Colorado River Basin region, scoring 50 out of 89 possible points.

Arizona Hemp Consultants Obtains the Very First Industrial Hemp Growing License in Arizona

PHOENIX, Ariz., June 4, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Effective May 31, 2019 Arizona legalized the growing and processing of industrial hemp in Arizona, and on that date at 9 a.m. Arizona Hemp Consultants obtained the very first license to grow and harvest hemp in the State.