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December 13, 2025

9:00 AM | On The House Hour

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Segment 1

12:54

Segment 2

5:53

Segment 3

12:07

Segment 4

6:35

Unique Arizona Gift Giving

GUESTS

Kimber Lanning/Local First Arizona
Mark & Annette Smith/Family Roots Farm

COMMENTARY

Kimber founded Local First Arizona by fostering relationships with local entrepreneurs
Mark & Annette Smith Family Roots Farm
Supporting local business keeps three times more money circulating in the local economy
Family Roots Farm represents a successful model of local agriculture and sustainability
Challenges of beef processing in Arizona highlights the importance of USDA certification
Sustainability in growing their own alfalfa for feed
Discussion of the farm’s mascot steer ’55’ and how he got his name

RESOURCES

Purchase Family Roots Farm’s American Wagyu Beef Direct To Customer

Impact Of Shopping Local

COMMENTARY

Family Roots Farm has earned a strong reputation in a relatively new business
Criteria To Join Local First Arizona’s Network
- Must be a private locally owned business
- Owners must reside in Arizona at least 9 month a year
- Membership fees vary based on company size
Economic Impact Stats
- Direct employment (580 workers)
- Indirect employment supported (Over 1600 Arizona jobs)
- Thousands of dollars circulating in the economy both local and rural

RESOURCE

Devour Culinary Classic

On Line Shopping That Is Not Local

COMMENTARY

Buying local products on Amazon DOES NOT support local businesses
Amazon retains 45 cents on the dollar reducing financial benefits to local sellers
Buy directly from locally owned businesses’ website keeps cash in the community
Family Roots Farm’s American Wagyu Beef
- Healthy in its unique fat composition comparable to salmon and olive oil
- Offered in quarter, half, whole cow
- Bundle beef options
- Subscription plans
- No sales tax when purchasing direct from the farm

RESOURCE

Purchase Family Roots Farm’s American Wagyu Beef Direct To Customer

Takeaways

COMMENTARY

Local First Arizona features over 6,000 Arizona owned, family owned and operated businesses
On line shopping and purchases only on local Arizona businesses’ websites
Keeps the money within Arizona’s economy
Better customer service
Unique discount offer from Family Roots Farm using the one time code ROSIEFAM

RESOURCES

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9:00 AM | On The House Hour

Unique Arizona Gift Giving

Impact Of Shopping Local

On Line Shopping That Is Not Local

Takeaways

ON THE HOUSE HOUR

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