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Rosie On The House > Podcast > Agriculture > Logistics, Innovation & Technology > OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR: Farm Fresh and #AZLeafyGreens with The Arizona Farm Bureau & Shawn Wood of Arid State Land & Ag Associates

January 3, 2026

8:00 AM | OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR

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Segment 1

12:31

Segment 2

6:16

Segment 3

13:27

Segment 4

6:41

Leafy Greens & Ag Land Broker

GUESTS

Julie Murphree/Arizona Farm Bureau
Shawn Wood/Arid State Land & Ag Associates

COMMENTARY

Shawn is a descendant of multiple Arizona pioneer farm families dating back to 1907 in Buckeye
Shawn’s extensive background in farming, land broker and appraising land, structure relocation and pilot
Her family embodies a strong entrepreneurial work ethic
Emphasizes preserving a strong sense of community as her hometown of Buckeye grows

FACT

Yuma is know as the ‘Lettuce Capital Of The World’ producing 90% of U.S. winter leafy greens

Salad Days In Yuma

COMMENTARY

Facts about Arizona grown leafy greens
- 15 varieties of leafy greens grown in the winter under the Arizona Leafy Green Agreement
- Up to 2000 refrigerated trucks supply the U.S. and Canada markets from Thanksgiving thru Easter
- Stay fresh and crispy traveling after 4-5 days
- Supplies 90% of the nation’s winter lettuce
Challenges of farm land preservation amid urban development
- Agricultural land lost to development cannot easily be replaced due to water restrictions and land-use policies
- Drought and groundwater regulations limit new farmland development
- Farmers must buy existing farms over expansion

Evolving Agriculture Landscape

COMMENTARY

Shawn shares her expertise on evolving ag
- History and importance of agricultural water rights
- Complexities of land valuation transitioning from farming to development
- The critical role of technology in sustaining agricultural productivity
Ranch land appraisal uses unique metrics like animal units over typical per-acre farmland valuation
Wood highlights a silver lining: Arizona’s agricultural economy has grown from $23 billion to nearly $31 billion
Balancing the preservation of a rich farming legacy with the realities of urban growth and market evolution

Takeaways

COMMENTARY

The Farm Bureau’s advocacy helped increase estate tax exemption to preserve farms
Advice for young farmers: Say yes to opportunities and build relationships
Hard work and practical experience are key to learning and succeeding in farming
Underscoring the value of community and perseverance in agriculture,

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR
Farm Fresh

#AZLeafyGreens

Outdoor Living Topic: #AZLeafyGreens | Shawn Wood of Arid State Land & Ag Associates will join Julie Murphree of the Arizona Farm Bureau to discuss what drives the decision to change zoning for land from farming to development, as well as what they see as the future of farming especially in the growing West Valley….Scroll below for a breakout of talking points by each segment in this podcast along with links to additional resources.

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