Extension
Connecting the university to our communities..
Partnering with communities and industries.
Cooperative Extension works to improve lives, communities, and the economy through a statewide network of knowledgeable faculty and staff. As a part of our land-grant university, Cooperative Extension plays a critical role in our mission to educate our communities and empower the next generation of experts to grow sustainable regional and global economies, and to develop new knowledge and technologies to benefit society.
Extension Faculty
Cooperative extension faculty and our county agents deliver the state's 4-H Youth Development program, as well as apply data-driven research on alternative energy sources, food systems, agricultural education and leadership to improve Arizona communities. From educators and farmers to entrepreneurs and government agencies, we help implement best practices and resources to grow food, community, and opportunity.
Todd Kesner
Arizona State 4-H Director
Ethan Orr
Extension Associate Specialist
Explore Extension
Ask an Expert
It doesn't matter if you are a home gardener or producer, our Extension Specialists combine the latest research with local knowledge to give you personalized answers to your toughest questions.
Get Involved
Our offices serve all 15 counties and 22 Federally Recognized Tribes, meaning we bring workshops, events and university resources right to your doorstep.
Informational Resources
Grab quick information or dive deep into a publication archive that packages the latest research and expert knowledge into materials that are easy to use and easy to download.
Workforce Development for Arizona Veterans
The Veterans Agricultural Education and Apprenticeship Program in the Southwest offers hands-on, immersive training to help veterans pursue successful careers in the food, agricultural and green industry sectors. The program is free, flexible, and open to any Arizona veteran. We provide grant application and administration assistance, as well as therapeutic healing through farming, animal caring, and green industry practices.
