Urban Ag Production, Small-Scale, Beginner Farmer Program

Program Contact: A yman Mostafa Associate Area Agent.

Currently, 50% of Arizona farms have fewer than ten acres of land in their operation, with 88% of the farms earning less than $25,000 in annual sales (USDA, 2017). Many of these farmers are new to agriculture and need assistance with crop production, infrastructure design, business, marketing, and sustainability.

Maricopa County's Urban Ag/Beginner Farmer Program provides urban, small-scale, beginner, and aspiring farmers educational programming that will help build a foundation necessary for a success.

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The harvest is in – now what?
Economics and co-op distribution for small acreage farms.

Introduction to produce safety
Learn how to prevent and reduce food safety risks on your farm

Recordkeeping
Basics on farm operation record keeping

Tracking Weather
Tools for tracking weather and climate for urban and small-scale farms

Nutrition Assistance Revenue
Learn about how to accept and/or use SNAP EBT, Double Up Food Bucks or WIC coupons at your markets and distribution sites.

Urban Horticulture
Basics on how to run an urban farm/horticultural operation.

Weed Control Principles
Weed control tactics that you can implement on your farm operation.

Introduction to Plant Disease
Vegetable and fruit diseases and how to manage them.

Urban Ag and IPM
Approaches to integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for urban and small-scale agriculture.

Soil Health
Basics on soil health practices for an urban or small-scale farm.

Beginning Rancher/Farmer
Curriculum and programming for beginning ranchers.

Veterans Agricultural Education and Apprenticeship Program
Curriculum and programming for veterans interested in farming.

Farm Financial Resources