Apr 23 Image About the Series: This working series is designed for small acreage landowners, beginners, and aspiring producers interested in raising their own food in Southern Arizona. Small Acreage Production and Homesteading Series 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., April 23, 2026 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., May 28, 2026 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., June 25, 2026 Pima County
May 22 Image Cover Crops and the Importance of Living Soils 8 – 10 a.m., May 22, 2026 Maricopa County This free workshop is open to anyone interested in building healthier soil and learning how to use cover crops in our desert environment. Whether you’re an apartment resident with limited growing space, a backyard gardener, or a farmer, all experience levels are welcome.
May 01 Image Necessities of the Farm: Irrigation, Pest Management, Tools, & Season Extension 8 – 10 a.m., May 1, 2026 Maricopa County This free event is open to anyone interested in starting a farm or improving the productivity of an existing one. Community and home gardeners are also welcome.
Apr 17 Image Growing for Arizona Summers 9 – 11 a.m., April 17, 2026 Maricopa County This free event is open to anyone interested in growing crops during the hottest months of the year, from April through August. Whether you’re a renter without yard space or an established farmer, come learn how to successfully grow when conditions are at their harshest.
Mar 12 Image Learn to preserve food, so you can store it up to five years. Brad Poole, Cooperative Extension Apache County Home Canning Workshop 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., March 12, 2026 Apache County Navajo Nation
Feb 18 Image Learn to preserve food, so you can store it up to five years. Brad Poole, Cooperative Extension Apache County Home Canning Workshop 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Feb. 18, 2026 Apache County Navajo Nation
Feb 19 Image Learn to preserve food, so you can store it up to five years. Brad Poole, Cooperative Extension Navajo County Home Canning Workshop 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Feb. 19, 2026 Navajo County Navajo Nation
Apr 11 Image Hands-On Grafting Workshop - Clarkdale Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus Hands-On Grafting Workshop APPLES & TOMATOES 9 a.m. – Noon, April 11, 2026 Yavapai County
