Maricopa County, Arizona: Farm & Ranch Directory
69 farm and ranch listings in Maricopa County, Arizona, grouped by category below.
Events in Maricopa County
- Arizona National Livestock Show
Billed as the largest livestock show in the Southwest, it draws youth exhibitors with about 2,500 cattle, horses, sheep, goats and swine; 2026 runs December 27-31.
- Arizona National Livestock Show Livestock Judging Classic
Livestock judging contest where entrants rank cattle, sheep, swine and goats and give oral reasons; the junior division for 4-H and FFA runs during the Phoenix livestock show.
Phoenix, AZ | Organizer: Arizona National Livestock Show Official event details - Arizona FFA Pinnacle Senior Conference
Senior leadership conference for Arizona FFA members, scheduled January 22-23, 2027 at Peoria High School alongside a mini leadership camp.
Peoria, AZ | Organizer: Arizona FFA Official event details - Maricopa County Fair
Maricopa County's fair is set for April 2-11, 2027 at the Phoenix fairgrounds, open Thursday through Sunday with 4-H and FFA livestock, exhibits and rides.
- Cave Creek Rodeo Days
Western-town rodeo festival at Cave Creek Memorial Arena; the 2026 run was March 26-29, and Rodeo Days is held each spring.
37201 N 28th St, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 | Organizer: Cave Creek Rodeo Days Official event details - Legends of the West Pro Rodeo
Two-day pro rodeo at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Arena in Wickenburg; the 2026 dates were April 3-4 and the rodeo repeats annually.
935 Constellation Rd, Wickenburg, AZ 85390 | Organizer: Legends of the West Pro Rodeo Official event details - Arizona FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT)
Leadership training weekend for Arizona FFA chapter officers, held August 28-29, 2026 in Mesa; a spring session follows in May.
Mesa, AZ | Organizer: Arizona FFA Official event details - Arizona FFA Summit Conference - Waddell
Arizona FFA Summit Conference stop at Canyon View High School in Waddell on September 10, 2026, serving west Valley chapters.
Waddell, AZ | Organizer: Arizona FFA Official event details - Arizona State Fair
Arizona's state fair runs Thursdays through Sundays from October 1 to November 1 in 2026 on the Phoenix fairgrounds, with livestock, concerts, rides and exhibits.
- Arizona State Fair Youth Livestock Show
Youth Week competition at the Arizona State Fair in Phoenix where young exhibitors compete for Grand Champion with pigs, goats, sheep and more. The most recent edition was held on October 8, 2026.
Farms & Ranches in Maricopa County
- Flying E Ranch
Working guest ranch at Wickenburg, about 60 miles northwest of Phoenix, operating since 1946 and known for home-cooked meals and Western hospitality.
Wickenburg, AZ Website - Rancho de los Caballeros
Family-owned desert guest ranch at Wickenburg on about 20,000 acres, offering horseback riding, spa treatments, golf and a children's club.
Wickenburg, AZ Website - Schnepf Farms
Queen Creek farm with organic u-pick peaches, apricots, plums, sweet corn and other vegetables, plus local honey, nuts, dried fruit and living Christmas trees.
22601 E. Cloud Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85242 | 480-987-3100 - Stotz Dairy
Buckeye dairy founded in 1981 that milks Holstein and Jersey cows three times daily, feeds recycled retail food, composts manure and runs a methane digester.
Buckeye, AZ
Agribusiness in Maricopa County
- AgWest Farm Credit - Tempe Branch
AgWest Farm Credit branch on S. Fair Lane in Tempe, the Phoenix-area office of the agricultural lender in Arizona.
3003 S. Fair Lane, Tempe, AZ 85282 | (602) 431-4100 Website - Hickman's Family Farms
Large family-run egg producer in Buckeye supplying shell eggs across Arizona and the Southwest.
6515 S. Jackrabbit Trail, Buckeye, AZ 85326 | 623-872-1120 - Lively Distributing
Phoenix wholesale distributor of dairy products serving the Arizona food trade from a 85009 location.
Phoenix, AZ 85009 | (602) 253-8990 Website
Organizations in Maricopa County
- Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona
Mesa-based council that advocates for Arizona agribusiness and agricultural water interests, bringing farmers, suppliers and water users together.
1819 E. Southern Avenue, Suite E-10, Mesa, AZ 85204 | 480-558-5301 - Agua Fria-New River NRCD
Agua Fria-New River NRCD serves landowners around Phoenix in Maricopa County, acting as the local voice for natural resource conservation and a partner to federal and state agencies.
Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Association of Conservation Districts
Statewide association in Phoenix that brings Arizona natural resource conservation districts together to share training, advocacy and coordination with NRCS and state agencies.
Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Beef Council
Phoenix-based council that promotes beef and funds consumer and producer education for Arizona cattle producers through the national beef checkoff.
1401 N. 24th Street, Suite 4, Phoenix, AZ 85008 | 602-273-7163 - Arizona Cattle Growers' Association
Statewide grassroots non-profit founded in 1903 that represents Arizona cow/calf producers through advocacy, education and county chapters; it holds an annual summer convention.
AZ - Arizona Cattlemen's Association
Phoenix office of the Arizona Cattlemen's Association, an industry group representing Arizona beef cattle producers on marketing and policy issues.
1401 N. 24th Street, Suite 4, Phoenix, AZ 85008 | 602-267-1129 - Arizona Cotton Growers Association
Tempe-based group representing Arizona cotton farmers on pest control, water, marketing and policy matters.
9885 S. Priest Drive, Suite 102, Tempe, AZ 85284 | 602-437-1344 - Arizona Farm Bureau
Grassroots statewide farm and ranch membership organization headquartered in Gilbert, active in agricultural education, public policy and member programs across Arizona.
325 S. Higley Road, #210, Gilbert, AZ 85296 | 480-635-3605 Website - Arizona Grain Research & Promotion Council
Phoenix grower-funded council that supports research and promotion for Arizona wheat, barley and other grain crops.
1688 W. Adams, Phoenix, AZ 85007 | 602-542-3262 - Arizona Leafy Greens
Phoenix office of the Arizona Leafy Greens program, which supports food safety practices among the state's lettuce and leafy vegetable growers.
1688 W. Adams, Phoenix, AZ 85007 | 602-542-0945 - Arizona Nursery Association
Tempe trade association for Arizona nurseries, landscape growers and garden retailers, promoting plants and industry education.
1430 W. Broadway Road, Suite 110, Tempe, AZ 85282 | 480-966-1610 - Buckeye Valley NRCD
Conservation district headquartered in Buckeye that helps Maricopa County farmers and ranchers plan erosion control, irrigation efficiency and habitat projects as Buckeye Valley NRCD.
Buckeye, AZ - Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District
Water conservation and drainage district supplying irrigation water to farms in the Buckeye area of the lower Gila River valley.
Buckeye, AZ - Dairy Council of Arizona / Arizona Milk Producers
Tempe organization combining the Dairy Council of Arizona and Arizona Milk Producers, promoting milk and dairy nutrition education across the state.
510 S. 52nd Street, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-656-7163 - East Maricopa NRCD
East Maricopa NRCD is a locally led conservation district based in Chandler, Maricopa County, working with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and rangeland practices.
Chandler, AZ - Gila Bend NRCD
Gila Bend NRCD serves landowners around Buckeye in Maricopa County, acting as the local voice for natural resource conservation and a partner to federal and state agencies.
Buckeye, AZ - Gila River NRCD
Conservation district headquartered in Chandler that helps Maricopa County farmers and ranchers plan erosion control, irrigation efficiency and habitat projects as Gila River NRCD.
Chandler, AZ - Harquahala Valley Irrigation and Drainage District
Irrigation and drainage district delivering Central Arizona Project water to farms in the Harquahala Valley west of Phoenix.
Tonopah, AZ - Maricopa Water District
Water district supplying irrigation water to farms in the west Valley, built around Lake Pleasant storage.
Peoria, AZ - Paloma Irrigation and Drainage District
Irrigation and drainage district serving the farmland of the Gila Bend area in southwestern Maricopa County.
Gila Bend, AZ - Queen Creek Irrigation District
Irrigation district delivering water to farms and ranchos in the Queen Creek area at the southeast edge of the Phoenix metro.
Queen Creek, AZ - Rocker 7 Farm Tours
Buckeye farm tour business that takes visitors onto a working west Valley farm to see how Arizona crops are grown.
Buckeye, AZ - United Dairymen of Arizona
Dairy cooperative based in Tempe that markets milk for Arizona dairy farm members and supplies the state's processing plants.
2008 S. Hardy Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282 | 480-966-7211 - University of Arizona Cooperative Extension - Maricopa County
Maricopa County Extension, part of University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, runs from 4341 E. Broadway Road in Phoenix with agriculture, natural resources, 4-H and community education.
4341 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85040 | 602-827-8200 Website - Western Growers - Arizona office
Arizona office of Western Growers on Missouri Avenue in Phoenix, representing fresh produce growers on legislation, labor and trade questions.
1110 E. Missouri Avenue, Suite 340, Phoenix, AZ 85014 | 602-682-9146
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Maricopa County
- Agritopia Farm Stand
Agritopia Farm Stand sets up in Gilbert at 3000 E. Ray Road; it runs Nov-May, Sat 8am-1pm.
3000 E. Ray Road, Gilbert, AZ - Anthem Farmers Market
Shoppers in Anthem find local produce and goods at Anthem Farmers Market, held at Outlets of Anthem, NW corner I-17 & Anthem Way (Oct-May, first Sat 10am-3pm).
Outlets of Anthem, NW corner I-17 & Anthem Way, Anthem, AZ - Borgata of Scottsdale Farmers Market
Located at 6166 N Scottsdale Rd in Scottsdale, Borgata of Scottsdale Farmers Market offers a local market stop on this schedule: Nov-Apr, Fri 1-7pm.
6166 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ - Carefree Farmers Market
Carefree Farmers Market: a Carefree market at Easy St. & Ho Hum Way, open Oct-Jun, Fri 9am-1pm.
Easy St. & Ho Hum Way, Carefree, AZ - Cave Creek Farmers & Crafts Market
Cave Creek Farmers & Crafts Market sets up in Cave Creek at 6900 E Cave Creek Rd (Hammerhead Jack's); it runs Oct-May, Sat 9am-12pm.
6900 E Cave Creek Rd (Hammerhead Jack's), Cave Creek, AZ - Chandler Farmers Market
Shoppers in Chandler find local produce and goods at Chandler Farmers Market, held at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park (Thu 3-7pm).
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, Chandler, AZ - Clinica Adelante Farmers Market
Located at 16560 N. Dysart Rd. in Surprise, Clinica Adelante Farmers Market offers a local market stop on this schedule: Apr-Oct, Thu 8:30am-12pm.
16560 N. Dysart Rd., Surprise, AZ - Craftsman Court Go Green Street Market
Shoppers in Scottsdale find local produce and goods at Craftsman Court Go Green Street Market, held at SE corner 5th Ave & Craftsman Court (Jan-May, Sun 10am-2pm).
SE corner 5th Ave & Craftsman Court, Scottsdale, AZ - Desert Canyon Center Farmers Market
Desert Canyon Center Farmers Market: a Scottsdale market at 10405 McDowell Mountain Rd, open Oct-May, Tue 10am-2pm.
10405 McDowell Mountain Rd, Scottsdale, AZ - Downtown Glendale Farmers Market
Downtown Glendale Farmers Market sets up in Glendale at 5734 W. Glendale Ave.; it runs Sat 8am-12pm.
5734 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ - Downtown Phoenix Public Market
Shoppers in Phoenix find local produce and goods at Downtown Phoenix Public Market, held at 721 N. Central (May-Sep, Sat 8am-12pm and Wed 4-8pm).
721 N. Central, Phoenix, AZ - Estrella Lakeside Market
Estrella Lakeside Market sets up in Goodyear at 10300 Estrella Pkwy; it runs Oct-May, Sat 10am-2pm.
10300 Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear, AZ - Farm at South Mountain Market
Shoppers in Phoenix find local produce and goods at Farm at South Mountain Market, held at 6106 S. 32nd Street (Oct-May, Sat 8am-1pm).
6106 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ - Fountain Hills Nocturnal Farmer & Crafts Market
Located at Verde Road in Fountain Hills, Fountain Hills Nocturnal Farmer & Crafts Market offers a local market stop on this schedule: Jan-Apr, Thu 2-6pm.
Verde Road, Fountain Hills, AZ - Market at DC Ranch
Market at DC Ranch sets up in Scottsdale at SE corner Pima & Thompson Peak Rds; it runs Feb, Sat 10am-2pm.
SE corner Pima & Thompson Peak Rds, Scottsdale, AZ - Mesa Community Farmers Market
Shoppers in Mesa find local produce and goods at Mesa Community Farmers Market, held at 263 N. Center Street (Fri 9am-12pm).
263 N. Center Street, Mesa, AZ - Mountain Park - Baseline Market
Located at 635 E. Baseline Rd. in Phoenix, Mountain Park - Baseline Market offers a local market stop on this schedule: Apr-Oct, Wed 9:30am-1pm.
635 E. Baseline Rd., Phoenix, AZ - Phoenix Camelback Market
Phoenix Camelback Market: a Phoenix market at 3930 E. Camelback Rd., open Oct-May, Sat 9am-1pm.
3930 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ - Roadrunner Park Farmers Market
Roadrunner Park Farmers Market: a Phoenix market at 3501 E. Cactus Rd., open Sat 8am-1pm.
3501 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ - Scottsdale Old Town Farmers Market
Shoppers in Scottsdale find local produce and goods at Scottsdale Old Town Farmers Market, held at E 1st St & N Brown Ave (Jun-Jul, Sat 7:30-11:30am).
E 1st St & N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ - St. Mary's Food Bank Farmers Market
St. Mary's Food Bank Farmers Market sets up in Phoenix at 2831 N. 31st Ave.; it runs Apr-Oct, Tue 8:30am-12pm.
2831 N. 31st Ave., Phoenix, AZ - Tonopah Valley Farmers Market
Tonopah Valley Farmers Market: a Tonopah market at 35838 W. Buckeye Rd., open Apr-Jul, Sat 7am-1pm.
35838 W. Buckeye Rd., Tonopah, AZ - Trilogy at Vistancia Country Club Farmers Market
Located at 12902 W Yellow Bird Ln in Peoria, Trilogy at Vistancia Country Club Farmers Market offers a local market stop on this schedule: Sep-May, fourth Fri 10am-2pm.
12902 W Yellow Bird Ln, Peoria, AZ - Twilight Farmers Market at the Citadelle
Located at 19420 N. 59th Ave. in Glendale, Twilight Farmers Market at the Citadelle offers a local market stop on this schedule: Jun-Jul, Wed 6-9pm.
19420 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ - Westgate Farmers Market
Westgate Farmers Market sets up in Glendale at Fountain Park, 6770 N. Sunset Blvd.; it runs Oct-May, second Sat 9am-1pm.
Fountain Park, 6770 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale, AZ - Wigwam Farmer's Market
Wigwam Farmer's Market is a farmers market at 300 East Wigwam Blvd in Litchfield Park, Arizona, serving the local community with produce and handmade goods.
300 East Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park, AZ
Ag Education in Maricopa County
- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension - Maricopa County (Phoenix)
Phoenix office of the state's most populous county, offering Master Gardener, urban agriculture, 4-H and horticulture programs.
4341 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85040 | 602-827-8200 Website
Helpful Guides for Maricopa County
- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Arizona
What University of Arizona Cooperative Extension offers in all 15 Arizona counties and five tribal nations: county offices, 4-H enrollment, livestock shows, gardening and producer help, and how to get started.
- Arizona Natural Resource Conservation Districts
How Arizona natural resource conservation districts work: 32 state districts plus tribal districts, elected supervisors, what NRCDs do for landowners, election basics, State Land Department oversight, and how to find your district.
- Arizona County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
A practical guide to Arizona county fairs and youth livestock shows: 2026 and 2027 dates, who can show, entry fees, tagging, quality assurance, weights, weigh-in and the junior livestock sale.