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Citrus groves decline as housing expands Scottsdale area
Arizona State University horticulturist Tom Taylor notes rising land values in Scottsdale Arcadia push citrus groves toward conversion to housing. County figures show Maricopa citrus acres down 503 in 20 years to 18 045 with growers shifting to Chandler Heights, South Mountain and Mesa.
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Scottsdale
Tom Taylor
Arizona State University
Taylor
Scottsdale- Arcadia
Maricopa County
Ivan Shields
County Agricultural Department
Chandler Heights
South Mountain
Mesa