Vegetable Production News

Ayman Mostafa, director of Maricopa County Extension and the Center for Urban Smart Agriculture explains some of the ways Cooperative Extension can help.

Arizona Cooperative Extension helps create pathways that connect small-scale Arizona growers with markets, bringing local food from farm to table.

You've probably heard of tariffs in the news about trade wars or politics, but what are they, and why should you care? In our series on tariffs, we'll explain what they are, how they work, and how they affect the lives and livelihoods of Arizonans.

A new economic impact study reveals the critical role of Yuma County in Arizona's economy. Yuma's agriculture and agribusiness contributed $4.4 billion in economic activity to the state of Arizona and $3.9 billion to Yuma County in 2022.

The Agriculture Workforce Development Program, focused on historically underserved populations, reimburses food producers who hire people interested in food production careers. The program helps growers stay profitable and apprentices get experience.

Cochise Building Healthy Communities' countywide collaborations have increased veggie availability and reduced food insecurity.