Hickman’s Fine Fertilizers loves the color green, and we love young agriculture enthusiasts. Recently we donated 20 bags of 4-2-2 fertilizer to two schools in the Balsz School District — Orangedale Jr. High Prep and Brunson-Lee Elementary School (for the community garden).
Here is a bit of some interesting conversation that went on recently about protein and nutrition. It’s worth repeating. Be sure to read through to the end.
Julie Murphree of the Arizona Farm Bureau has written a powerful article detailing her love of eggs, and why they are such an important part of a healthy life. We are pleased to offer it here in its entirety. For more information about the AFB, visit www.azfb.org.
700 girls will participate at two high schools in Buckeye on September 16.
The recent voluntary national egg recall does not involve any product produced by Hickman’s Family Farms. The following is Glenn’s statement:
Remember, there are almost 300 million hens out there each producing about an egg a day. Billions of eggs are eaten around the world daily, and many people depend on them for their daily nutrition. Eggs contain the most digestible protein available in nature. I wouldn’t recommend eating raw eggs, raw pork, or drink un-pasteurized milk. In fact no one since Rocky Balboa has actually eaten a raw egg on purpose. Isn’t there even a warning on the carton and every menu in the country? You shouldn’t drink downstream from the herd, play in the street, or eat unwashed greens. Proper food preparation is everyone’s responsibility. It’s a shame if eggs disappear from anyone’s diet.
This video is especially helpful as an educational tool for teachers and instructors of all kinds. Thanks to the Arizona Farm Bureau for this posting. bit.ly/aD5NpD
Once again, we’re happy to help the IRC “grow their business.” We’re on our way on August 17 with 34 pallets of 50-pound bags of pellets. That’s 1,360 bags of really good Hickman’s fine fertilizer, just in time for the fall growing season. For complete information about the IRC, visit www.theIRC.org.
You’re invited on September 19, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. as two renown chefs challenge each other for the title. Go to bit.ly/bguYPA for complete information and to order tickets.
Individuals can now register online for the golf tournament benefitting Arizona Farm Bureau’s Agriculture in the Classroom. The event will take place November 10th at the Raven at South Mountain Golf Course. The event will fill with 36 teams. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to win one of several Hole-In-One prizes including a new Ford Pick-Up donated by the Arizona Ford Dealer’s Association. For more information visit www.azfb.org.
Sprouts Farmers Market featured Hickman’s recently in their newsletter. The response was wonderful, and we thought you’d enjoy reading what one Sprouts customer had to say.
We made an early touchdown at Westview High School at 107th Avenue and Indian School. Their football field was anything but a champion until it went into summer training with The Farm Choice fertilizer. For more information about Hickman’s line of amazing fertilizers, visit hickmanseggs.com/fert.html.
Here are useful cooking suggestions using typical resources distributed at a food bank. We are happy to forward this on.
This week (Wed. thru Fri.), play golf AND have lunch at the Raven Golf Club – all for only $39. – great deal!!
Thank you so much for spotlighting our project in your newsletter!
You are cordially invited to join us at our 2nd annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Agriculture in the Classroom Program.
Four of AAFB’s five member food banks are members of Feeding America: Community Food Bank in Tucson, St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance in Phoenix, United Food Bank in Mesa, and Yuma Community Food Bank in Yuma.
Hickman’s Family Farms has been pleased to support the efforts of Arizona’s food banks by donating eggs and egg products.
this past weekend, Jan D’Atri featured some really great young people on her show. We thank Julie Murphree of the Arizona Farm Bureau for sending us the information.
It seems like a good time to take a look again at the connection we made with some great ladies earlier this year. Several of the mom bloggers said that visiting Hickman’s changed their minds about how they buy eggs. And hey — if you can’t trust a mom, who can you trust? Visit this link for the complete story: www.doublebugs.com/index.php?s=hickmans+eggs
Okay, so it’s next March. But we know your schedule gets full early, so be sure to block out this date: March 5, 2011.
Don’t get your feathers ruffled.
In response to customer feedback regarding the caged bird correlation to inhumane treatment, Sharman Hickman offers these observations.
Be sure to mark your calendars for this wonderful event. Thanks to Rosie Hardenburger, volunteer, for alerting us.
Everybody at Hickman’s is committed to providing eggs to our customers that are the best quality available anywhere, produced under the best possible conditions. When it is done with precision, care, and experience — egg production can be both efficient and humane, to provide an affordable source of protein food.
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich may not sound like a lifeline, but for many people in Arizona, it can make the difference between going to bed hungry and having something to eat. This article is taken from AZ Central’s website.
Thanks to Julie Murphree of the AFB for this article. Hickman’s has fully embraced social media, and we look forward to talking to you, however you’d like to contact us — cell phone email, Facebook Twitter, or by good old land line.
Dan and Maria Cortez send photos of their new son, Nicolas George Cortez, who was born on June 9, 2010.
Are you an educator who wants to show ag students how fresh produce can be grown in desert Arizona, despite the challenges of the heat? Consider visiting the farming site being cultivated by Somali Bantu farmers, who are here through the International Rescue Committee. They have transformed land near Maricopa in the East Valley into a producer of squash, zucchini, melons, and much more.
Well, it’s really an oval we’d like to see you get to know, if you haven’t already. Hickman’s eggs are real food for breakfast. Now that Kellogg’s has recalled 28 million boxes of its cereal, you might want to try something that doesn’t come in a “wax-like” wrapper.
Read more about it at www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-06-25/kellogg-recalls-28-million-boxes-of-cereal-over-wax-like-taste-from-liner.html.
What could be better than Hickman’s eggs and Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas?
Maria Smith shows how the multi-tasking professional mom gets it all done down on the egg farm.
Are you paying big money to buy fresh eggs? Here’s what you need to know about freshness.
The Arizona Farming & Ranching Hall of Fame is seeking nominations of pioneers who have led the way in the field of agriculture. To be eligible nominees must be individuals who have been associated directly with farming and ranching, or who are part of the farming and ranching community in the fields of education, business or the sciences. Nominations are encouraged from all corners of the state. (Thanks to Julie Murphree of the Arizona Farm Bureau for this item.)
Glenn spoke at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce last week, and we received a wonderful note from Norma Macias, the Member Services Director. Norma, it was our pleasure!
Working Dairy Farm Offers Unique Summer Camp Program
From fresh air to animal care, this summer Superstition Farm offers a four-day camp program that will be the cow’s moo for every child who attends. Beginning June 15th and running for five sessions, cow campers ages six to fourteen will learn about recycling, gardening, how a farm is operated and the journey that food takes from the farm to the table. A daily snack is provided and fun farm crafts and lots of moooo-velous surprises lie in store, too!
Sometimes it’s good to focus on simple dish that is easy, affordable, and good for you. This delicious dish is a perfect one for the beginning cook.
National Day of the Cowboy is Saturday, July 24 in Flagstaff from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Hickman Chicken will be there, cowboy hat and all.
Want to make some amazing eggs in the French tradition? Go to this link and watch Mark Tarbell show how it’s done. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRHmwIAgXfQ
You have to buy your tickets by tonight, so don’t let this great event get by without you. This may be the last weekend of beautiful outdoor dining weather for awhile. Don’t miss this “Chef Du Moo” extravaganza. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m.
Hickman’s met with some egg-ceptional students yesterday at Trinity Lutheran School.
Have you taken The Pledge yet? Go to www.goodeggproject.org/take-the-pledge
Celebrate local foods with local farmers, chefs and artists… on a real working farm.
I’ve heard from some of you who were out there recently in Radio Land. Here is the classic Hickman pumpkin pie recipe that Jan D’Atri says is her favorite.
Cinco de Mayo is getting close. This would be perfect for your May 5 celebration.
Found in egg yolks, peanuts, soybeans and flaxseeds the nutrient choline helps support the brain’s messenger service, called neurotransmitters. It’s also linked to new memory cell production. For more information, see www.ajc.com/health/eating-to-prep-for-440283.html
It was so great being able to share some air time with Jan, and to get to see her and her mother in action together.
Fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Mosley, dropped us a note to tell us how her flock had done during AIMS testing.
Jeffrey Saad — National Spokesperson for the American Egg Board, recipe consultant, motivational speaker, and acclaimed chef — talks about his recent visit to Hickman’s Family Farms.
Yesterday’s Rachael Ray “Incredible People” segment sponsored by the American Egg Board was eggscellent. This segment featured Carrie Curtis who is finally living the double life she’s dreamed about for years – first grade teacher by day, roller derby girl by night! She explains why fulfilling her dream didn’t happen overnight.
Here’s a Hint from Heloise that we know you will want to remember.
Check out this great video. It’s another wonderful offering from the Arizona Farm Bureau. Here’s a story you can sink your teeth into…
Eating eggs for breakfast helps reduce calorie consumption throughout the day by 18 percent. New research reports that eating protein in the morning helps manage hunger.
The hens have been busy getting ready for Easter. Here’s another link to a great story about this spring’s egg donation to the food banks in Arizona. www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/inside/Hickmans-Family-Farms-donates-eggs-to-food-banks-in-time-for-Easter-88933582.html
The Easter Bunny was pressed into service in Las Vegas duringour latest egg donation. Follow this link to the full story: www.lvrj.com/news/special-delivery-for-needy-89583462.html
Three Square receives eggs just in time for Easter, and the media helped raise awareness of the hunger crisis in Las Vegas.

Temporary tattoos and eggs are a hit with customers.
Eggs ranked high as low cost source of nutrients.
If you’re boiling your eggs, you may want to reconsider your hard-cooking method.
Mark your calendar for the 2010 Women in Ag Conference to be held at the Buttes, in Tempe on Friday, June 4. Hosted by the Arizona Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee (WLC), the University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the Arizona Cattlewomen, the 14th annual conference is open to anyone interested in improving leadership, professional and personal skills.
The Angus Foundation and American Angus Auxiliary are providing several scholarship opportunities to Angus youth pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Desert Marigold Charter School in Phoenix hosted its Second Annual Medieval Games Event. Hickman’s Family Farms helped keep the knights bright!
What could be better than getting a free breakfast for helping others?
The Arizona Farm Bureau will send you to the movies if you are a contest winner.
Part of an Overall Donation of 700,000 Eggs in Four States
When you’re out shopping at Bashas’, watch for the Hickman’s chicken and all sorts of fun and surprises. Here’s the schedule so far.
The Heart Walk was Saturday, February 27. We’re happy to have participated, and know you will be interested in the letter we received.
This Easter, the incredible edible egg has enlisted two eggsperts, Howard Helmer, Guinness World Record holder for omelet-making, and “Next Food Network Star” runner-up Chef Jeffrey Saad, to share their top tips on foolproof hard-cooking along with some tasty, affordable recipes for entertaining family and friends.
You need a coffee mug, a fork, a microwave, a Hickman’s egg, and 45 seconds.
My sister-in-law, Audrey Hickman, sent on this link. It takes you to many fabulous egg dishes. Click www.foodnetwork.com/recipes-and-cooking/50-egg-dishes-1--10/index.html for some cooking magic.
Marla Meridith gives a great recap of her recent trip to Arizona, and her experiences on the Farm to Table Tour.
We had the pleasure of sharing an evening with some exceptionally “good eggs” from Peoria High School.
Pastor Bolte took this photo of a young boy in Kampala, Uganda.
Thanks goes to Julie Murphree of the Arizona Farm Bureau for this information. During Food Check-Out Week, the American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee is focusing on ways consumers can stretch their food dollars, but still buy healthy, nutritious food.
March 3 is Young Authors Day at Desert Thunder School in Avondale. I’ll be reading the “classics” to students.
The theme of the 2010 Agricultural Summit on March 10 and 11 in Yuma sets the stage for the event by featuring information about the low-desert vegetable industry.
The Good Egg Project is going international to help Haiti. America’s egg farms donated more than 275,000 dozen eggs (3.3 million eggs).
America’s egg farmers are on the look out for the next “Incredible Person.” If you or your kid has a cool talent, here’s how you can become a part of a commercial and help feed the hungry.
Students will compete making crepes and omelets.
The AZFB has just completed a two-part series about the partnership relationship between professors, aggies, and extension agents. Check out the articles!
Be ready next week: If someone comes up and says “thank you” or asks if they can give you a hug, they’re participating in Arizona Farm Bureau’s “Thank or Hug a Farmer” campaign.
The “Chef du Moo” event series includes dinner every 2nd Saturday, February 13 through June, rain or shine.
“Making award winning butter, cheese and ice cream has put me together with some great chefs,” said Casey Stechnij, owner of Udder Delights Desserts and co-owner of Superstition Farm. Co-owner and sister, Alison Crittenden adds, “Because we are in the agriculture community, we also have some great friends growing some great foods. The next step was to get them together.”
To train for the Heart Walk, Mrs. Mosley’s fourth grade students will walk to the Litchfield Park Public Library on Friday, February 5.
Lisa Barker and I used to roll racks of at 4:00 a.m. when we were in junior high.
February 13 is the first “Kids’ Fun Run”, the user friendly portion of the Arizona Marathon. The non-competitive 1-mile run will also feature bouncy houses, entertainment, and lots of fun.
Cristin Jones, contributing editor to Self magazine, was featured recently on “Regis and Kelly” discussing ten “superfoods” for a healthier 2010. Eggs are number one on Cristin’s list! She notes, “it’s safe for everyone to have up to one egg a day. They’re loaded with nutrients in the yolk so it’s important to eat the whole egg, and they help to improve eye health in the long term.”
Also, an accompanying article, “Top Ten Superfoods,” highlights eggs’ incredible nutrient package, while also debunking the eggs-cholesterol myth and citing Dr. Dhurandhar’s popular weight loss study.
Missed the Jan D’Atri Cooking Show last Saturday? You can listen to it on www.azfb.org.
Southwest College Homecoming Events
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Each of the honorees has spent a lifetime in the field of agriculture and has made significant contributions to the industry, and the community. The Hickman family was honored to be recognized last year.
February 12 is the deadline for the national AG essay contest. The winner will receive a $1,000 prize and a trip to Washington, D.C.
Here’s a great little article on the omelet.
What could be better than a rodeo in Arizona? A rodeo that starts off with a Cowboy Breakfast and Hickman’s eggs.
Have you registered to chat with a farmer on the Arizona Farm Bureau site? Arizonans post questions for members of the agriculture community, and get answers straight from the horse’s mouth (or chicken’s beak, etc.).
Who says making friends isn’t easy? It’s just a click of the mouse away.
You may be shocked to read how little good food you’re kids are getting in the morning before school.
The kids shopped on Saturday with the Sun City Elks Club, and nobody dropped! We made sure that everybody had their Hickman’s eggs afterwards.
St. Mary’s Food Bank is looking for citrus. It’s actually a valuable commodity — and not just something you have to pick up in your yard every year.
Saturday, December 5, the Sun City Elks Club will be shopping with kids from Apache Elementary School in Peoria. We will make sure they get a good breakfast afterwards.
Julie Murphree’s words were too good not to share with all of you. We also appreciate her suggestion to donate to a food bank during the holidays.
Do you think that Arizona should join in to proclaim November 20 as ‘Thank a Farmer Day’?
Did you know chickens can read? Well, the Hickman’s chicken will be doing exactly that on December 16.
After the recent Tomorrow’s Leadership Conference at Buckeye Union High School, I heard from Sarah Rohrback. Sarah — thanks!
The 4th Annual Arizona Agriculture Literacy Days will be held November 23-25.
Joanne C. Ivy of the American Egg Board has sent us a heads-up that our own Clint Hickman will be on national television in the morning!
For the second time, local celebrity Jan D’Atri hosted Arizona farmers and ranchers on her Saturday afternoon radio show on 550 KFYI.
Saturday, October 3 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., local celebrity Jan D’Atri and Radio-Newstalk 550 KFYI will feature Arizona Farmers and Ranchers.
We tackled some very serious topics last week, especially regarding body image and eating disorders. My thanks to Buckeye Union High School for hosting this event, and to this student who took the time to write me to share her feelings.
Save the date — November 7. If you think Arizona doesn’t have a “real” autumn, be prepared to change your mind. The San Tan Apple Festival has all things apple — and a classic car cruise-in if gorgeous cars are the apple of your eye.
My friend, Kristen, sent me a great recipe. I thought I’d share it with you.
Brian Simpson, Director of Communications for the Association of Arizona Food Banks, says that 1,172,000 Arizonans are living in poverty, facing potential food insecurity.
An initiative that aims to educate Americans on modern egg farming. Click on “Meet the Farmers” and say hi to Clint!
Edible Phoenix is doing it again on Monday, September 21. This year’s theme is Celebrating the Abundance of the Valley, Season by Season.
The science teachers will all be here in November — and they’ll be going home with a little bit of Arizona in their luggage.
There is a national campaign to tell Congress to provide America’s children with real food at school. More than 100 Eat-Ins were held on Labor Day to draw attention to the need for real, healthy food for the 30 million children who participate in the National School Lunch Program.
Local vendors are still being sought for the October 24 Roxie’s Farmers Market.
There are so few of us feeding everybody else. Thanks to Rhonda Ross for passing on this statistic.
I wanted to share this old farmer’s advice. I’m not sure who the author is — but it’s timeless wisdom.
Shirley “Tot” Long and David Lewis, of Sasha Productions, proudly announce their next play, Mr. Franklin of Philadelphia. Please save a date for the theater! Visit their website at www.sashaproductions.org for more information.
We hope to see you there!
Thom and Kathy of TC Eggington’s dropped us a note.
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was beloved by old and young for decades. Fortunately, highlights of his shows, videos, and games are available at www.pbskids.org/rogers. Share a true American with your kids or grandkids — or just make yourself feel better knowing that it’s a “beautiful day in the neighborhood.”
When else could you eat breakfast for dinner while wearing your pajamas — and do something for Arizona kids in the AZCA Foster Care Program?
Watch this space for more details about the chef throw-down coming up at the JW Marriott, Desert Ridge.
Sign up for this noncompetitive walk on Saturday, November 7, 2009 that will unite communities to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about prevention and early detection, and raise much-needed funding for research and support programs.
If Richardson’s fire has left you with an empty filling, here’s where you can go to fill up until they rebuild.
Great food doesn’t have to be trendy or expensive. We found some tortillas in Tucson that are unbelievably good — and good for you, too.
Here’s something really cool to do when it’s so darned hot!
At last, here is a bit of inspiration during what everybody else is calling a “recession.” The Golo family is creating a new life for themselves, thanks to hard work.
Want to support your local farmers at the farmers’ markets, but don’t know where they are? Here’s the answer!
Sunday, July 26 Phoenix Slow Food and Edible Phoenix sponsored a special showing of Food, Inc., the movie at the Camelview Theater followed by a panel discussion. Here’s what you may have missed.
We went to Tucson to the “house that love built” — the Ronald McDonald House — to make breakfast for some very special friends. It was a wonderful experience — one that you can participate in.
Although the debate about “which came first, the chicken or the egg?” may never be resolved, our amazing new Egg Chair is a real conversation piece.
David Darnell of Big D’s Flippin’ Cakes is both a media star, and a voice for locally produced products. Check out his wonderful mobile catering truck, for breakfast that’s really “on the go.”
Dwayne Justice, cattle and citrus farmer.
Breakfast for Dinner at Starpoint in Estrella.
Las Vegas’ Three Square Food Bank and Hickman’s
You really will scream for this ice cream!
Breakfast for dinner? It’s as easy as eggs, especially when somebody else is cooking. Treat yourself on August 14.
Self-defense for women, breakfast for dinner, and Hickman’s eggs — it was a great night at the Starpointe Residents Club.
Sharman Hickman and mom, Gertie Hickman, appeared on Sonoran Living. Watch the blog for more highlights.
We all want to feed our families the best food we can find. However, you don’t have to break the bank when it comes to eggs.
Here’s something to do that is fun, educational, healthy, and kid and pet friendly.
IRC Phoenix at Work – April & May 2009 Update
It’s no secret that summer brings stress to the food budget. Eggs can be your best friend.
It’s still not too late to sign up. And what could be better than farming women in the cool country in July?
No matter what the contest results may be, it would seem we have a winner!
Barbara Ruhs recommends something wonderful for your kids that you can find at the grocery store.
Did you have some special moments on Mother’s Day that you captured in photos? We’d love to post them!
Sending best wishes to moms everywhere.
Don’t miss out on a chance to get a lot of really hot information in the cool pine country!
It’s almost Mother’s Day. Do you know where your oven mitts are?
Julie Murphree sent us a heads up.
Keeping the kids fed when they’re home for the summer can challenge any budget. Eggs can make the difference.
Playing games is REALLY good for kids.
Every holiday is more special with Hickman’s eggs.
We enjoyed taking a swing at childhood illness!
Easter eggs were on a roll at the White House.
It’s a simple idea, but it’s wonderful.
The work of egg artist Fran Hunold will be on display at the Cave Creek Museum through the end of May.
Are you creative and a County Farm Bureau Member?
Beliefnet.com reveals the 12 secret uses for eggs!
In Arizona, 290,000 eggs will be donated by Hickman’s Family Farms to food banks.
Funky Chicken will help area residents make tracks.
An idea for Father’s Day — Arizona Highways
Whether or not you are diabetic, these are great suggestions from registered dietician Barbara Ruhs.
Put down that chocolate and celebrate the Easter holiday!
2,250 dozen (27,000) eggs will make the Easter holiday a happier one.
Registered Dietitian Barbara Ruhs dropped me a note about Eggs on a Stick. I explained how we do them.
Come down on heart disease with both feet.
Sharman reveals her favorite method to hard-boil Hickman’s eggs. Because they’re so fresh, you’ll want to know her secret.
Beware of this recipe!
Who better to tell you great ways to shop at Bashas’ than a registered dietician?
We’re always interested in what you’re doing, and hearing how Hickman’s eggs are a part of your life. Come back often to see what’s new.
Superstition Farms has been nominated in three categories by readers of the Arizona Republic.