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Cooperative Extension

Your direct link in Maricopa County to the University of Arizona, offering the solutions you need to solve real world problems.

Connecting youth to hands-on learning and mentorship so they are ready for whatever their future holds.

Helping K-12 educators create agriculturally literate students that understand agriculture impact on our quality of life.

Supporting healthier people and families in Maricopa County.

Year-long program that focuses on lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Highly trained volunteers that help people create sustainable landscapes and resilient home gardens.

Supporting parents and caregivers as they get their young children ready for kindergarten and beyond.

Developing water stewards through student-centered instruction and Arizona-specific content.

Training professionals on the design, installation, irrigation and maintenance of desert-adapted landscapes.

Providing education and mentorship to urban, small-scale and beginner farmers so they can built a foundation for success.