Aug 12 Homesteading Program 6 – 7:30 p.m., Aug. 12, 2026 6 – 7:30 p.m., Aug. 26, 2026 6 – 7:30 p.m., Sept. 9, 2026 6 – 7:30 p.m., Sept. 23, 2026 Cochise County Pima County Santa Cruz County Graham County
Aug 15 New World Screwworm Preparedness Workshop 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Aug. 15, 2026 Pima County Pinal County Santa Cruz County Cochise County Graham County Yuma County Maricopa County A free, full-day workshop designed to give producers, veterinarians, and agriculture producers hands-on skills and practical information on preparing Arizona for the potential arrival of New World screwworm (NWS).
Oct 22 UA Advanced Soil & Site Evaluation of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Oct. 22, 2026 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Oct. 23 – 24, 2026
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