Publications & Research
The Extension Regional Economic Analysis Program focuses on real-world challenges involving the sustainable and efficient use of natural resources. Using economic principles, we explore how agriculture and environmental protection can work together, and how policies and programs shape decisions made by farmers, ranchers, resource managers and policy makers.
In addition to the research highlighted below, we provide customized studies and technical assistance.
- The Contribution of Cotton to Arizona's Economy, published in 2025 by Claudia Montanía, George Frisvold, and Dari Duval.
- Effects of Depredation & Mexican Gray Wolf Presence on Ranch Returns: Case Study of a Representative Ranch in Arizona, published in 2025 by Dari Duval, George Frisvold, and Claudia Montanía.
- The Contribution of Agricultural Exports to Arizona’s Economy, published in 2025 by Claudia Montanía, Dari Duval, and George Frisvold.
- Arizona's Agribusiness System in the State Economy: An Economic Contribution Analysis for 2022, published in 2025 by Claudia Montanía, Dari Duval, and George Frisvold
- Economics of Virtual Fencing Technology in Arizona, published in 2025 by Dari Duval, Flavie Audoin, Amber Dalke, Brandon Mayer, Andrew Antaya, José Quintero, Brett Blum, and Aaron Lien.
- Economic Contribution of Yuma County Agriculture, published in 2025 by Dari Duval, Claudia Montanía, José Quintero, and George Frisvold.
- Arizona's Horse Racing Industry: An Economic Contribution Analysis, published in 2025 by Claudia Montanía, Dari Duval, José Quintero, Rodrigo Guerra Su, and George Frisvold.
- The Fresh Produce Industry in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, published in 2022 by Dari Duval, Ashley Bickel, and George Frisvold.
- Vineyards and Wineries in Arizona: An Economic Contribution Analysis, published in 2020 by Ashley Bickel, Dari Duval, and George Frisvold.
- Agriculture in Graham and Greenlee Counties: An Economic Contribution Study, published in 2020 by Ashley Bickel, Dari Duval, and George Frisvold.
- Arizona’s Tree Nut Industry and Its Contributions to the State Economy, published in 2019 by Dari Duval, Ashley Bickel, George Frisvold, and Stephanie Pérez.
- Contribution of On-Farm Agriculture and Agribusiness to the Pinal County: Economic Contribution Analyses for 2016, published in 2018 by Ashley Bickel, Dari Duval, and George Frisvold.
- Mexican Fresh Tomatoes: Agribusiness Value Chain Contribution to the U.S. Economy, published in 2018 by Dari Duval, Ashley Bickel, and George Frisvold.
- Contribution of Agriculture to the Maricopa County and Gila River Indian Community Economies, published in 2018 by Dari Duval, Ashley Bickel, George Frisvold, Xinye Wu, and Cheynang Hu.
- Arizona’s Agribusiness System: Contributions to the State Economy - An Economic Contribution Analysis for 2014, published in 2017 by Ashley Bickel, Dari Duval, and George Frivold.
- Arizona Leafy Greens: Economic Contributions of the Industry Cluster: 2015 Economic Contribution Analysis, published in 2017 by Ashley Bickel, Dari Duval, and George Frivold.
- The Contribution of Small Grains Production to Arizona’s Economy, published in 2016 by Dari Duval, Ashley Bickel, George Frisvold, and Chris Avery.
- The Contribution of Arizona’s Vegetable and Melon Industry Cluster to the State Economy, published in 2016 by Ashley Kerna, Dari Duval, George Frisvold, and Azhar Uddin.
- Economic Effects of Declining Water Level at Lake Mead and Lake Powell, published in 2023 by Dari Duval, Ashley Bickel, and George Frisvold.
- The Nature-Based Restorative Economy in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, published in 2021 by Dari Duval, Ashley Bickel, George Frisvold, and Wenting Zheng.
- Potential Regional Economic Impact of Water Cutback to Irrigated Agriculture, published in 2023 by Ashley Bickel, Dari Duval, and George Frisvold.
- Economic Contribution & Impacts of Arizona's State Parks FY2020, published in 2021 by Dari Duval, Ashley Bickel, and George Frisvold.
- The Economic Value of Trails in Arizona, published in 2020 by Dari Duval, George Frisvold, and Ashley Bickel.
- Contribution of the Golf Industry to the Arizona Economy in 2014, published in 2016 by Dari Duval, Ashley Kerna, George Frisvold, Kai Umeda, and Runfeng Li.
- Yuma Visitor Survey: Characteristics and Economic Impacts of Hotel Visitors, published in 2016 by Ashley Kerna, Dari Duval, and George Frisvold.
- Arizona Local Foods and North-South Food Pipeline, published in 2025 by Claudia Montanía and Dari Duval.
- Arizona County Agricultural Economy Profiles, published in 2024 by Dari Duval, Claudia Montanía, and Dari Duval.
- Visitor Impacts of Arizona Athletics Events for Fiscal Year 2023, published in 2024 by Dari Duval, Claudia Montanía, Joe Bronstein, Andrew Soderberg, and George Frisvold.
- Potential Economic Impact of Cold Inspection Facility Upgrade at Mariposa Port of Entry, Nogales, AZ, published in 2019 by Dari Duval, Ashley Bickel, and George Frisvold.