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Pinal

Cooperative Extension, the outreach arm of the University of Arizona, brings the university to the people. The faculty and staff in the Pinal County Extension office are part of a non-formal education network bringing research-based information into communities to help people improve their lives. Cooperative Extension is committed to delivering high-quality, relevant educational programs and information to Pinal County citizens and communities.

Pinal County 4-H

4-H gives youth that extra edge for life success by offering numerous opportunities to develop leadership, responsibility, citizenship and other life skills. 4-H helps develop competent, caring and actively engaged citizens who strengthen Arizona communities.

Pinal County Master Gardener

Arizona Master Gardeners are university-trained volunteers who serve as community educators. Master Gardeners work with the University of Arizona, providing research based information on environmentally responsible gardening and landscaping to the public.

Pinal Field Crops

Providing research and resources to Pinal County's agricultural community, the Field Crops program is one of many important University of Arizona Cooperative Extension programs extended to our community.

Pinal Quarterly Newsletter

The Pinal County Cooperative Extension Quarterly Newsletter is your source for what's happening in Cooperative Extension. Find helpful and informative articles featuring all of the programs that Pinal County Cooperative Extension has to offer!

Ag-Ventures

The MAC Farm Ag-Ventures educational programs include a combination of videos, educational presenters, hands-on learning experiences and tractor-trailer rides around our 2,100-acre farm for a close-up view of what makes a working farm operate. Our philosophy is for students to learn and to have a fun time learning about the source of our food and fiber.

Family, Consumer and Health Sciences

Providing programming in the area of Oral Health, Developmental Milestone, and Sensory Screening (Vision & Hearing). Ages birth to 5 years old.

Financial Literacy

Providing participants with the tools to help reduce financial stress, increase savings, improve credit, and take control of their personal finances.

AZ Health Zone

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) is a nationwide nutrition education and obesity prevention program.

Pinal Healthy & Active

Now you can stay healthy with just one tap. The Pinal Healthy & Active app puts fresh food, delicious recipes, and fun activities within reach.

Smartscape

Smartscape is a comprehensive training program that educates on the fundamentals of designing, installing, irrigating, and maintaining beautiful, water efficient landscapes here in the desert Southwest.

Pinal County Needs Assessment Results

Arizona Cooperative Extension conducted a statewide needs assessment survey in Fall 2022 to better understand community needs and priorities.

Upcoming Events

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Gardening Presentation - Flowering Perennials

September 14, 2024 10:30am

Maricopa Ask a Master Gardener Series

September 21, 2024 9:00am

Let's Taco 'Bout Cancer

September 26, 2024 6:00pm

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Office Locations

Main Casa Grande Office
820 E Cottonwood Ln Bldg. C
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
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520-836-5221
Casa Grande Satellite Office
820 W. Cottonwood Lane, #10
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
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520 836-5221

Personnel

Krista Alfredo

Consultant, Child Care Health
520-610-3357
krisalfredo@arizona.edu

Aubrey Bucher

Community Outreach Assistant II EFNEP (.50)
520-836-5221
aubreyb1@arizona.edu

Janet Canales

Community Outreach Assistant II, EFNEP (.50)
520-836-5221
janetcanales@arizona.edu

Esmeralda Castillo

Program Coordinator, Sr. - EFNEP
520-788-6217
ecastill@cals.arizona.edu

Samantha Colarusso

Community Outreach II - Developmental/Sensory Screening
520‐340-4945
colarusso@arizona.edu

Chris Crockett

Media Technician, Senior
520-340-4288
cdcrockett@email.arizona.edu

Carissa Diaz

Community Outreach Assistant II - Financial Literacy (.50)
520-374-6248
cdiaz221@email.arizona.edu

Lisa Elliott

Business Manager
520-340-4297
melliott@email.arizona.edu

Mary Gonzales

Instructional Specialist - Diabetes Prevention Program, Community Outreach Assistant II – AZ Health Zone(.55)
520-374-6253
marygonzales@email.arizona.edu

Eva Gonzalez

Administrative Support Assistant I
520-340-4193
evagonzalez@arizona.edu

Muriel Gutierrez

Instructional Specialist - Financial Literacy and Positive Discipline
520-374-6254
mgutierrez5@email.arizona.edu

Ashley Lauren Hall

Area Associate Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources
928/978-6752
ashleys3@arizona.edu

James Jepsen

Program Coordinator, Sr. - AZ Health Zone
520-340-4489
jajepsen@email.arizona.edu

Andrea Lemas

Consultant, Child Care Health
928-951-1204
andrealemas@arizona.edu

Anne LeSenne

Pinal County Assistant Agent, Horticulture
520‐340-4450
annelesenne@arizona.edu

Kyle Lucas

Community Outreach Professional I, AZ Health Zone
520-374-6252
klucas928@arizona.edu

Cathy L. Martinez

Pinal County Extension Director
520-340-4761 (Direct Line)
520-836-5221 (Office)
clmartin@cals.arizona.edu

Stephen McCarville

Instructional Specialist - Developmental/Sensory Screening (.50)
520-340-4981
smccarville@arizona.edu
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