Farm Fresh #Pecans

COMMENTARY

• Is it PEE-can or Pa-CON Debate
• Future of their pecan business
• Why their pecans grow so well in Arizona
• Watering: sprinkler vs flood irrigation

COMMENTARY

• Statistics and nutritional value of pecans.
• What you need to know about pecan trees.
  • Planting
  • Fertilizer
  • Harvest season
  • Chill hours.
• Types they grow are witchita and western shlige.
• Recipe ideas besides pie.

COMMENTARY

• 1000 varieties of pecans named after Native American Tribes.
• Pecans are a versatile nut.  A healthy snack, baking, flour.
• Additional Resources:
• ww.azfb.org/Article/Celebrating-Arizona-Pecans

Support local agriculture with a $60 annual Arizona Farm Bureau Membership.

• www.azfb.org/join

Find local #FarmFresh commodities, Farmer’s Markets, C.S.A.’s along with great recipes on

• fillyourplate.org