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Jun 5, 20201 min read

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...

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May 29, 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...

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May 29, 20202 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...

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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...

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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...

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May 29, 20201 min read

Featured ESD Inspection: Marketplace Inspections

By: Art Aguirrebarrena, Yuma ESD Throughout the year, Arizona Department of Agriculture - Environmental Services Division (ESD)...

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May 29, 20203 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...