About Us

Az Wild West Preserves is more than a business — it’s our family, our farm, and our way of sharing the flavors and traditions we grew up with.

Like many great stories, ours started in the kitchen. I’ve always loved cooking and baking, and I began canning the way both of my grandmothers did when I was young. There’s something special about knowing exactly what’s in every jar and using real ingredients you can trust. I started making jams and jellies for family and friends, and before long, people kept asking, “Can we buy this?” That’s how Az Wild West Preserves was born.

We use old-fashioned recipes inspired by tradition, with a little extra kick and creativity from this Arizona girl. Whenever possible, we support local Arizona farms and source our fruit locally. As demand grew, we realized we wanted to go even further — so in May of 2024, we purchased our own micro farm and ranch. It has been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.

Today, our farm is not just where we work — it’s where we gather. 

This business is truly a family effort. My husband Mark is the backbone of our farm and ranch. Our three amazing children (who are all grown but will always be our kids) help in their own ways. We are now blessed with grandchildren, and building something meaningful for the next generation is part of our “why.”

Our brand symbol is deeply personal. It is inspired by my father’s ranch brand, combined with the number 77 — his favorite and the name of his last ranch. It reminds us to always leave room for improvement, to work hard, and to honor where we came from. This brand is our way of carrying his legacy forward.

Whether you shop with us online, visit us at farmers markets, stop by one of our events, or find us in local Arizona stores,  we hope you feel like part of our Wild West family.

Thank you for supporting a small Arizona farm and ranch. We are so grateful you’re here.