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The new edition of the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" is out, complete with a new take on an old graphic. Here’s what that means for you. cales.arizona.edu/news/new-f…
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On the recent episode of the Come Rain or Shine podcast, Flavie, Rangeland Management Specialist for Cooperative Extension, gets into how targeted grazing can help reduce invasive plants and wildfire risk. Listen at rainorshine.buzzsprout.com/1….
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Talking with teens about smartphone use isn’t always easy — but it matters. An expert from the University of Arizona shares practical guidance for helping adolescents build safer, healthier digital habits.
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12 Dec 2025
We're helping reduce food insecurity by giving new gardeners plots for two years and training so they can grow a garden they are proud of.
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5 Dec 2025
Our researchers are testing natural plant additives called biostimulants to help lettuce farms in Yuma grow more crops with less water during the peak growing season.
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3 Dec 2025
The Water Resources Research Center launched their interactive StoryMap of the Upper Verde River. Dive into a rich history of change and discover how people, place, and policy have shaped the watershed. wrrc.arizona.edu/programs/wa…
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21 Nov 2025
The Pima County Master Gardener Program just opened a new greenhouse and demonstration garden! This space serves as a hands-on classroom where the community can learn how—and what—to grow sustainably in Arizona’s desert environment. extension.arizona.edu/news/p…
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18 Nov 2025
Jacob Hennig helps Arizona ranchers tackle tough conditions with hands-on science. His work turns research into tools producers can use—and he’s just one of our Extension specialists across Arizona helping communities solve real-world challenges every day. extension.arizona.edu/news/e…
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15 Nov 2025
Farm Bureau sat down with Sharon Megdal, who leads the Water Resources Research Center, to discuss how water shapes daily life in Arizona and what WRRC is doing to tackle critical water policy and management issues.
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12 Nov 2025
Like it or not, screens are a part of contemporary life, even for kids. We've got expert advice to help you decide how approach screen with your family.
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7 Nov 2025
An expert from the Norton School gives advice for parents and caregivers on how to help their kids process alarming news events. cales.arizona.edu/news/tough…
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5 Nov 2025
Tucson Village Farm is up next as part of Arizona Farm Bureau’s Discover Extension series. Jessica Bell talks about the impact the farm is having across the state.
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31 Oct 2025
The two-spot cotton leafhopper, which is native to Asia, is spreading through commercial cotton fields and big-box hibiscus plants from Florida to Texas. We're preparing growers and gardeners to protect their crops and ornamental plants.
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30 Oct 2025
Santa Cruz County Extension is connecting kids to their community and showing them how they can make a difference now and in the future. Learn how we're shaping tomorrow’s leaders. nogalesinternational.com/new…
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29 Oct 2025
Yuma County Extension is lending its lab space to a Yuma high school so students can conduct DNA extraction experiments and learn more about saguaro cactus.
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29 Oct 2025
Episode 2 of Arizona Farm Bureau's series on Extension is out featuring Ag-Ventures which connects kids thousands of kids each year to what it takes to put food on their plate. Watch the latest episode at youtu.be/4PnciFKoxGk?si=3uC4….
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24 Oct 2025
Jeff Silvertooth, University of Arizona agronomist, joins host Bill Buckmaster to weigh in on Colorado River water use, exploring the pressures on the river, what's driving demand and potential steps forward.
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22 Oct 2025
Arizona Farm Bureau kicked off their Discover Cooperative Extension interview series! Their first stop is Maricopa County to talk with Ayman Mostafa about coummunity outreach and his work with the Center for Urban Smart Agriculture.
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17 Oct 2025
From 4-H youth to local producers, Don Alamban is helping his community grow. Based at the La Paz/Colorado River Indian Tribes office, he connects Extension resources with those who need them most. extension.arizona.edu/news/t…
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14 Oct 2025
Rodolpho Morales of Santa Cruz County Extension joins the Harvesting Wisdom podcast to discuss youth education, agroforestry, and working with—not against—native ecosystems. A must listen for those restoring landscapes and building sustainable communities.
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