Mayor Mark Freeman recently joined the Fill Your Plate podcast to talk about Mesa’s continued growth and why maintaining the city’s agricultural roots still matters. As both a mayor and a working farmer, these issues are personal. Mesa is expanding rapidly, yet its identity was built on agriculture, hard work, and long-term stewardship. In the
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In honor of National Agriculture Day, Councilman Mark Freeman invites the community to the East Mesa Farm City Breakfast, an event dedicated to appreciating and understanding the vital role of agriculture in our lives. This breakfast is one of three organized by the Maricopa County Farm Bureau across the county, each offering a unique lineup
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Salt River Project (SRP) is once again offering its shade tree program to its customers across Arizona in 2024. This well-received initiative is central to Arizona’s commitment to environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. By participating in this program, SRP customers receive two free shade tree saplings, fostering greener, cooler homes. The program is launching a
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Exciting times in Mesa! We’ve recently welcomed one of Arizona’s first all-electric fire trucks to our Fire Department. This isn’t just a new vehicle; it’s a significant step towards modern, sustainable firefighting. The top health concern for firefighters is hearing loss, and this electric fire truck is a game-changer. As a retired firefighter with three
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I am a long-standing member of the Maricopa County Farm Bureau and a farmer myself. Because of that, I understand the critical role farming plays in our lives and economy. I’m thrilled to share that the Maricopa County Farm Bureau is launching a weekly radio segment – the AG Report. It is set to air
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