Community

Community involvement and a commitment to healthy living are important priorities for Eurofresh Farms. Eurofresh supports a variety of organizations within Arizona, especially in the Willcox and Snowflake areas, where its greenhouses are located. As the company’s business has increased, its community involvement and contributions have grown alongside its profitability. 2007 marked the greatest financial contributions and community project partnerships in Eurofresh’s history, and this dedication continues in 2008.

"Our hometowns of Willcox and Snowflake have given so much to our business. On many levels we are a part of people’s lives, and we pride ourselves on being able to give back to the groups who help make Eurofresh Farms a success."

Dwight Ferguson,
Chief Executive Officer,
Eurofresh Farms

Eurofresh recognizes that education and athletics are important components to healthy living and reaches out to support students and youth participating in local programs. The company works with the statewide chapter of Arizona Future Farmers of America as well as the local Willcox chapter. In 2008, Eurofresh was co-title sponsor of their 79th annual Awards Banquet.

Eurofresh provides college internships and higher education aid within the agricultural departments of the University of Arizona, Eastern Arizona College and Cochise Community College. In addition, the company has collaborated with Arizona Project WET (water education for teachers), one of Arizona’s leading water education programs, to produce a water conservation education book designed for middle and high school students.

The company also helps fund Cochise and Graham County softball, baseball and soccer programs to ensure players have new uniforms and playing equipment for the season. In Navajo County it funds local Little League baseball teams. Eurofresh also supports Sports Extravaganza, a program where professional and Olympic athletes teach underprivileged children the importance of sports activities and proper diet to combat obesity.

Additional organizations Eurofresh contributes to include:

Arizona State BBQ Championships at the annual Taylor “Corn-and-Que” Festival
Rex Allen Days Charity Benefit and Rodeo in Willcox
Annual SalsaFest in Safford
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
March of Dimes March for Babies
Little League, AYSO, Girls Softball and Club Sports Teams
School Educational Trips (People to People, Junior Travelers, TAG Magazine, etc.)
Boy Scouts Councils and Eagle Scout Projects
Local Junior Livestock Association Shows
Willcox “Young Guns” Community Leadership Training Program
The Art League of Willcox
Cochise County Master Gardener Association
Local Historical Events and Organizations
Local Charity/Community Organizations and Events

Furthermore, Eurofresh donates thousands of pounds of tomatoes to local charities, food banks, Bishop’s storehouses and other charitable causes year-round. The support of regional organizations is a natural extension of the company’s success in providing quality produce and commitment to community and healthy living.