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The Arizona Senate proclaimed 2026 as the Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists throughout Arizona in recognition of and solidarity with the United Nations International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026.

Our Assistant Rangeland Management Specialist Flavie Audoin (second from left) was able to attend the reading of the proclamation yesterday and celebrate the effort, which was led by Barbara Hutchinson, with support for her and George Ruyle. Thanks to Bob Rink for the group photo!

Extension's new garden at the Safford Agricultural Center in Graham County has 18 mini-gardens and classes that give people a free space to learn about gardening while growing crops. https://bit.ly/48W5MMm

Community garden connects like minds at Safford Agricultural Center The Graham County Cooperative Extension garden gives residents a place to experiment and grow food or flowers.

We just released our 2025 Arizona Wine Grape Growers Harvest Report. It's a great way to dig deeper into local wines and understand the viticulture industry in Arizona.

Arizona vineyards produce a surprising variety of grapes in unexpected places A recent University of Arizona Cooperative Extension harvest analysis gives growers a more detailed picture of their industry than they’ve ever had.

Food safety challenges are becoming increasingly complex and interconnected. At the upcoming Food Safety Summit, Extension Specialist and Professor of Environmental Science Channah Rock will participate in a panel exploring the hurdles of collaboration and the underlying mindsets that shape how organizations work together. Read more about the panel at: https://bit.ly/4edSA9e

Breaking Silos, Breaking Bias: Advancing Real Collaboration in Food Safety The session “Breaking Silos, Breaking Bias—Real Collaboration in Food Safety,” taking place on May 13 during the upcoming Food Safety Summit, will candidly discuss why cross-sector collaboration often falls short and offer practical solutions for breaking down barriers.

What if you could learn how to make your garden produce last beyond your growing season? Or control exactly what goes into the jam you spread on your toast? Home canning offers these benefits and more!

Canning makes a comeback University of Arizona Cooperative Extension is teaching a new generation – or two – how to save money and boost nutrition by canning their own food.

Become a certified Master Gardener volunteer! We have a few spots left in our training course. Registration closes April 30th. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/3Oqz6DW.

Tax season isn't over, but there are practical steps you can take now to put your tax refund to work and avoid surprises for next filing season.

Tax season isn’t over, but smart planning for next year begins now Financial planning researcher Thomas Korankye discusses practical steps taxpayers can take now to put their tax refund to work and avoid surprises next filing season.

Did you know Arizona vineyards grow nearly 80 different varieties of grapes? 🍇🍷

From classic Syrah to niche Italian varieties like Barbera and Aglianico, our local wine scene is much bigger (and more diverse) than you might think! A new report from UA Cooperative Extension shows that Arizona winemakers are producing incredible variety in some very unexpected places.

Check out the full story to see what’s growing in our backyard:

Arizona vineyards produce a surprising variety of grapes in unexpected places A recent University of Arizona Cooperative Extension harvest analysis gives growers a more detailed picture of their industry than they’ve ever had.

Congratulations to Harper Ostrich and Olivia Carroll on their recent Arizona Senate recognition! 🏛️👏

Both are Policy Cats interns with the Natural Resource Users Law and Policy Center, a joint effort between Cooperative Extension and the James E. Rogers College of Law. The center's role centers on mentoring students, providing legal and policy analysis, and addressing underrepresented needs of the natural resource community of Arizona and the West.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Ag 100 last week! These meetings bring together leaders from across Arizona’s agriculture community and faculty, researchers, and students from the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences for conversations about what’s working, what’s changing, and what challenges are ahead.

We also welcomed Ruben Gallego, Tim Dunn, and Paul Brierley to the Yuma Agricultural Center, where they and other guests got a firsthand look at the research underway and how the center supports growers across the region.