Delivering on Our Promise
Founded in agriculture. Rooted in life.
Our agricultural science boosts profit and buffers the state against a warmer, drier climate. Our professional development work prepares youth and adults for a modern, high-tech job market. Our tribal connections honor tradition and build trust.
For more than 100 years, our research has evolved with the needs of Arizona communities and we remain committed to finding science-backed solutions to emerging, real-world problems.
Climate Resilience
We help prepare Arizona's economy, technology and culture for the pressures of increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall.
Health & Wellness
Guided by local needs, culture and carefully nurtured relationships, we give families the tools they need to live healthier, more prosperous lives.
Workforce Development
Our education and mentorship prepare Arizona's workforce for jobs in agriculture and other fields and equip our youth to handle jobs that don't exist yet.
Achieving Excellence
We strive to provide best-in-class research and education across all Extension program areas in every corner of Arizona.
Shaped by Arizona
Our vision for Extension's future is based on a deep dive into our economic impact and surveys of thousands of people in communities across the state. We research problems Arizonans face, then we offer solutions that keep businesses profitable, families healthy and life in the desert sustainable. We listen, then we act.
Our roots run deep
Cooperative Extension was founded on a simple but powerful idea — that the research and education developed at land-grant universities should extend to the communities they serve. We helped Arizona navigate the Great Depression, two World Wars, and the dawn of the Internet age. We’ve guided growers and communities through times of scarcity and prosperity. Through it all, we’ve walked side by side with the people of Arizona — helping to build a stronger, more resilient future.
Making a difference
Our work helps phone apps predict weather, prepares youth to lead, and connects farmers and ranchers to science. Our impact touches every part of Arizona.
