Local food, local farmers & nutrition education! Martori Farms
Microgreens| Cantaloupe | Honeydew | Milk
Arizona
Microgreens
There are many microgreen growers throughout Arizona.
Microgreens popularity is rapidly growing agriculture industry.
With microgreens short growing cycle, farmers can harvest multiple crops throughout the year.
Microgreens can be grown in soil hydroponically.
Microgreens are known for their intense flavor.
Microgreens are
Microgreens range in size from 1 to 1.5 inches long
Microgreens are smaller than “baby greens.”
Microgreens have 40x MORE nutrients than the full-grown crop.
25+ types of microgreens.
Common types of microgreens: arugula, celery &
Urban Roots Farm
Urban Roots Farm is an indoor hydroponics farm specializing in microgreens
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in nutrient-rich water rather than soil.
Urban Roots Farm uses a closed loop system to minimize water waste
Urban Roots Farm uses biodegradable packing.
Urban Roots Farm is located in Scottsdale, AZ.
arugula, beets, cantaloupe & more!
Arizona
Cantaloupe
Arizona is home to over 23,000 acres of cantaloupe.
With 300+ days of sunshine, Arizona has 2 growing seasons for cantaloupe - spring & fall.
Cantaloupe do NOT continue to ripen once they are picked from the vine.
Arizona is the second largest cantaloupe growing state in the U.S.
Cantaloupe are the most popular melon in the U.S.!
“Reticulated Muskmelon”
Cantaloupe vines can reach up to
Cantaloupe’s flowers attract that pollinate the melon.
Cantaloupe take around 90 days to produce fruit after being planted.
Martori Farms
Martori Farms is the largest melon farming company in the country.
Martori Farms grows cantaloupe honeydew & watermelon
Martori Farms employs over 1,000 people.
Martori Farms has farms in both Arizona & California. “Supreme Melons”
Martori Farms is a fourthgeneration family company.
Martori Farms supports & represents local family farms.
Martori Farms grows both organic & conventional melons.
Martori Farms is located in Scottsdale, AZ.
Arizona
Honeydew Melon
Arizona harvests around 3,000 acres of honeydew melon each year.
Honeydew melon is the 3rd most produced type of melon.
Honeydew melon are made up of 90% water.
Honeydew melons prefer to grow in sandy soil.
Honeydew melons grow on vines.
Honeydew melons are the sweetest of all melons.
Honeydew melons do not
Honeydew melons take around
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Honeydew
Martori Farms
Martori Farms is the largest melon farming company in the country.
Martori Farms grows honeydew cantaloupe & watermelon
Martori Farms employs over 1,000 people.
Martori Farms has farms in both Arizona & California.
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Martori Farms grows both organic & conventional melons. generation family company.
Martori Farms is located in Scottsdale, AZ.
Martori Farms supports & represents local family farms.
Arizona’s dairy industry is currently the state’s largest agriculture commodity.
Arizona’s largest dairy farm has around 10,000 active milk cows.
1. Ayrshire 2. Brown Swiss
Guernsey
Holstein
Jersey 6. Milking Shorthorn Dairy Cows:
Holstein cows all have a unique pattern of spots!
AZ is home to just about 100 dairy farms.
Nearly 98% of U.S. dairy farms are family owned & operated.
ALL 50 states have dairy farms!
1 cow produces around 6 gallons of milk per day. Milk is the source of ALL products! Cows can SEE almost 360 degrees and SMELL up to 6 miles away!
Shamrock Farms
Shamrock Farms all started in W.T. McClelland
Shamrock Farms is home to 10,000 dairy cows.
Shamrock Farms (& their cows)
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L O V E visitors!
“Making sure all our animals are well looked after is the
Every month, Shamrock Farms provides 80,000 pounds of dairy to local food banks.
Shamrock Farms offers organic & traditional milk.
Shamrock Farms is located in Phoenix, AZ.
Shamrock Farms cows graze OPEN pastures.
