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Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic?
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, or CFAP, provides vital financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities who have...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
Jun 5, 20201 min read
ESD’s Annual Re-certification Course, a Total Success.
Attendees at ESD’s re-certification course in Safford. ESD Jeopardy's winning team in Maricopa. For nearly 30 years, the Environmental...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20201 min read
From the ESD Case Files….
In this section of our newsletter, we will share with you brief descriptions of cases and their outcomes. Aerial Drift Case. In October...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20202 min read
ESD’s Ernie Lugo receives AZDA’s Employee of the Year Award.
By: Jack Peterson, ESD Associate Director On December 2nd, during the Annual Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable, Arizona Department of...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20202 min read
AZDA-ESD showcase “Ag in Schools Program” at Somerton Middle School.
By: Yuma ESD Staff SMS Jr. Farmers, Ag Teachers, program sponsors and Yuma ESD staff held an open house on December 17th to showcase...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20202 min read
Featured ESD Inspection: Marketplace Inspections
By: Art Aguirrebarrena, Yuma ESD Throughout the year, Arizona Department of Agriculture - Environmental Services Division (ESD)...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20201 min read
Grower/Shipper Responsibilities When Hiring Labor Contractors.
By: Alex Bellotti, Yuma ESD During produce months in Arizona, we see an abundance of farm labor contractors (FLC). Many are migratory...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20203 min read
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