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These farms embody the concept of agritourism as they encourage community involvement through tours, classes, farmers markets, tastings, festivals and U-pick produce days.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Agritopia developer Joe Johnston believes that this hands-on approach to food \u201chelps us to be thankful for our food and also to see that it is not rocket science. Most of us can garden and most of us can convert produce into delicious food. This gives us confidence and enjoyment as we stop seeing food as something only professionals can grow and make.\u201d Farms and mills that invite the community to experience the growing process firsthand are encouraging a more positive view of food and those who grow it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/azbigmedia.com\/ab\/green\/agritourism-flourishes-in-valley-of-the-sun\"><strong>Read more on AZ Big Media &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a time when fresh, organic eating is on the forefront of many consumers\u2019 minds, a handful of farmers in the valley are working to bring interest to the process behind the produce that ends up in kitchens nationwide. 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