{"id":12,"date":"2013-03-13T17:34:18","date_gmt":"2013-03-13T17:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southwestsod.wellkeptwallet.com\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2020-06-04T16:27:24","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T16:27:24","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/southwestsod.com\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/southwestsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/two-sod-farmers-from-Southwest-Sod.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5169\" width=\"286\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southwestsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/two-sod-farmers-from-Southwest-Sod.jpg 600w, https:\/\/southwestsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/two-sod-farmers-from-Southwest-Sod-300x247.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><figcaption>Southwest sod owner Matt Smith (right) with his brother loading sod onto a pallet in 1970.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1985 by two second-generation Arizona farmers, Southwest Sod grows premium turfgrass on a local, family-owned and operated farm in Pinal County. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have deep roots in Arizona agriculture, and after decades of implementing the latest technology, time-tested farming traditions, and advanced growing techniques, our product is second to none. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our turfgrass complements the Grand Canyon State\u2019s warm, desert climate and is pollen-free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are a homeowner, landscaper, or groundskeeper, our knowledgeable, friendly staff is prepared to help you. 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