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Arizona Sonoran News

Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

Tyler Crosby of Crosby Mint Farm stands at the farm's booth at a farmer's market on the University of Arizona campus Wednesday, April 25. Crosby's family has operated a mint farm in Tucson for 10 years. (Photo by Ava Garcia/Arizona Sonora News Service)

Climate change could shake up Arizona agriculture

Ava Garcia May 15, 2018

The agriculture industry has a tough job ahead of it. The United Nations estimates the world will need 70 percent more food to feed the global population by 2050. But the real challenge lies...

With AZ farmers aging fast, who will take over the farm?

With AZ farmers aging fast, who will take over the farm?

Ethan McSweeney March 3, 2016

Arizona’s farmers are getting older — a lot older. The average age of a principal farm operator in the state is 61.1 years old, according to the 2012 Census of Agriculture from the U.S. Department...

The Dragoon Mountains stand imposingly to the west of Curry Farms. Photo by Gareth Farrell/Arizona Sonora News Service

Farmer’s genetic engineering breeds top notch chiles

Gareth Farrell March 25, 2015

PEARCE, Ariz. – Chances are, if you’ve enjoyed a chile pepper or any type of chile product recently, those peppers can trace their origins back to the 1500 acres that make up Ed Curry’s farm in...

Arizona refugee food programs aid melting pot

Arizona refugee food programs aid melting pot

HRegan March 3, 2015

Refugees are settling into Arizona life with the help of a universal staple of life: food. Groups throughout the state are giving refugees the opportunity to share their cultures and traditions with...

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