Luke Air Force Base, located in Maricopa County offers promising agribusiness opportunities for veteran farmers interested in small-scale production and direct-to-consumer sales. Arizona’s market value in direct agricultural sales reached $3.85 billion in 2017. The region around Luke AFB benefits from a favorable climate, with over 300 days of sunshine annually, ideal for year-round agricultural activities. Small farms under 50 acres account for the majority of direct-to-consumer sales in Arizona, with more than 75% of the 826 farms selling directly to customers falling into this category. With Luke AFB’s proximity to urban centers and the base’s population of approximately 8,000 personnel and dependents, veteran farmers have access to a diverse customer base.