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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.

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4-H Youth Development

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

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Ag Literacy & STEM Education

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

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AZ Health Zone

Supporting healthier people and families in Maricopa County.

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Diabetes Prevention Program

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

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Master Gardeners

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

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Family Resource Center

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

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Project WET

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

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2025 Maricopa County Smartscape

Smartscape

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

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Urban Ag Production, Small-Scale, Beginner Farmer Program

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

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