Maricopa County

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Extension's Mission

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Our staff connects Maricopa County communities to University science and other expert advice that people and businesses can use every day. We offer practical information and education to make life better for each of the county's 4 million people. Maricopa County is home to over four million people, and Extension provides practical information and education to improve all of their lives.

Advisory Board Information

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Be Healthy Arizona

Nutrition education, physical activity and gardening to help everyone live a healthier life.

The Late Season Field Day

Field Crops

Publications, research and resources for growers.

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Project WET

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

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Urban Horticulture

Resources and expertise to help you grow anything in the city.

Programs

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4-H Maricopa County

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Agricultural Literacy & STEM Education

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AZ Health Zone (SNAP-Ed)

Desert Institute of Gardening

Exercising - Diabetes Prevention

Diabetes Prevention Program

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Maricopa County Master Gardeners

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Maricopa County School and Community Gardens

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Roosevelt Early Childhood Family Resource Center

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Smartscape

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Urban Ag Production, Small-Scale, Beginner Farmer Program

Events

9 – 10 a.m., Aug. 23, 2025

Arizona Transplants: 10 Tips for Gardening in the Low Desert

9 – 10 a.m., Oct. 18, 2025

News

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Extended drought killing and damaging trees from northern to southern Arizona

After questions from the public, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension experts examined trees and tested for diseases. The verdict? It's from a lack of water.

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State Confirms Avian Influenza in Central Arizona Backyard Flock

Watch for signs in your flock after birds in Maricopa County were infected with a highly pathogenic avian flu strain often found in wild water fowl.

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Juvenile detention gardens help youth grow

A collaborative effort between Maricopa County Cooperative Extension and the Maricopa County Durango Juvenile Detention Facility teaches youth to grow food and learn about soils, plants, and urban agriculture.

Contact Maricopa County

Ayman Mostafa

Programmatic Area Agent, Field Crops IPM & Urban Ag Production
Regional Specialist, Department of Entomology

ayman@arizona.edu

Get to Know Us

Extension team members live and work in every corner of Arizona - including yours.

Maricopa County Office Locations

Phoenix

4341 E. Broadway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85040-8807
email: maricopacountyextension@arizona.edu

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Our scientists and experts can answer your question on a broad range of topics, including gardening and landscaping, youth development, health and finances, commercial agriculture and much more.

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