activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 5
- Agricultural Career Exploration Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)Explores careers in agriculture through a series featuring interviews with agricultural leaders.
- Agricultural Content Creation and Dissemination Agricultural and Conservation CommunicationsProduces a podcast, weekly blog posts, and monthly newsletters focusing on current agricultural issues and updates for Maricopa County, and creates social media content to highlight these topics.
- Agricultural Content Creation and Dissemination Agricultural and Conservation CommunicationsProduces a podcast, weekly blog posts, and social media content focusing on current agricultural issues in Maricopa County, and drafts a monthly newsletter for members.
- Agricultural Education Programs Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)Delivers hands-on agricultural education programs to over 140,000 Arizona students, teachers, and consumers annually, and funds programs that educate children and communities about the importance of agriculture.
- Digital Content Creation and Dissemination Agricultural and Conservation CommunicationsProduces a podcast, crafts weekly blog posts on current agricultural issues, creates social media content, and drafts a monthly newsletter to inform and engage farmers, ranchers, and the public.
advocacy · 2
- Advocacy and Communication for Agriculture Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry ProfessionalsEngages in advocacy, communication, and education efforts to represent the interests of farm, ranch, and agribusiness families, including providing updates on federal and state agricultural happenings and legislative sessions.
- Advocacy and Education for Agriculture Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)Engages in advocacy, communication, and education efforts to support farm, ranch, and agribusiness families, reaching over 140,000 Arizona students, teachers, and consumers annually through hands-on agricultural education programs.
research · 3
- Agricultural Research and Publications Agricultural and Conservation CommunicationsPublishes articles and reports on various agricultural topics in Arizona, including farming practices, water use, economic impact, and career exploration, and conducts market research to inform messaging strategies.
- Agricultural Research and Reporting Agricultural and Conservation CommunicationsPublishes articles and an "Ag Report" on agricultural topics in Arizona, including farming practices, water use, economic impact, and updates on federal and state agricultural happenings, grants, and legislative sessions.
- Agricultural Research and Reporting Agricultural and Conservation CommunicationsPublishes articles and an "Ag Report" on agricultural topics in Arizona, including farming practices, water use, economic impact, legislative updates, and grant opportunities, and conducts market research for messaging strategy.
capacity building · 5
- Agricultural Education Grant Funding Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) ProgramsFunds programs and projects that educate children and communities about the importance of agriculture in providing food and fiber.
- Agricultural Education Program Funding Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) ProgramsFunds programs and projects that educate children and communities about the importance of agriculture in providing food and fiber.
- Agricultural Leadership Development Youth Program Grantmaking & SponsorshipParticipates in and supports leadership conferences for young farmers and ranchers and offers scholarships to students pursuing higher education in agriculture-related fields.
- Agricultural Leadership Development Youth Program Grantmaking & SponsorshipSupports the development of young agricultural leaders by participating in conferences and offering scholarships for higher education in agriculture-related fields.
- Agricultural Leadership Development Youth Program Grantmaking & SponsorshipSupports the development of young agricultural leaders by participating in leadership conferences and offering scholarships for higher education in agriculture-related fields.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Advocacy for Agricultural Water Rights and Sustainable Management agricultural_water_rights_advocacyThe organization advocates for policies that protect agricultural water rights, support the use of groundwater and grandfathered irrigation rights, promote best management practices for conservation, and ensure that any mandatory conservation programs are economically and technically feasible, while also advocating for transparent and locally controlled water planning and augmentation.
- Advocacy for Fair Agricultural Property Rights agricultural_property_rights_advocacyThe organization advocates for agricultural land classification to ensure fair taxation based on farming use rather than potential development value, thereby protecting the economic viability of agricultural operations.
- Advocacy for Fair Agricultural Property Taxation agricultural_property_rights_advocacyThe organization advocates for agricultural land to be classified and taxed based on its farming use rather than its development potential, ensuring fair taxation for agricultural producers.
- Advocacy for Sustainable and Equitable Agricultural Water Management agricultural_water_advocacyThe organization advocates for water policies that balance the needs of increasing urban populations with the maintenance of a significant agricultural industry. This includes supporting local control in water planning, prioritizing agricultural water rights, promoting best management practices for conservation, ensuring the feasibility of conservation programs, and protecting agricultural water use from undue government interference.
- Advocacy for Sustainable and Equitable Agricultural Water Management agricultural_water_advocacyThe organization advocates for water policies that balance the needs of increasing urban populations with maintaining a significant agricultural industry. This includes supporting local control in water planning, prioritizing agricultural water rights and sustainable use, promoting best management practices, ensuring feasibility in conservation programs, and protecting agricultural water rights from undue government interference.
- Member-Driven Advocacy for Agricultural Interests member_driven_advocacyThe organization uses a member-driven process to develop policy positions and advocacy efforts, ensuring that the concerns and needs of those in production agriculture, agribusinesses, and related fields directly shape its work at local, state, and federal levels. This approach positions the organization as the representative voice for agriculture within its community.
- Member-Driven Advocacy for Agricultural Interests member_driven_advocacyThe organization uses a member-driven process to develop policy positions and advocacy efforts, ensuring that the concerns and priorities of those in production agriculture, agribusinesses, and related fields shape its work at local, state, and federal levels. This approach positions the organization as the representative voice for agriculture within its community.
- Member-Driven Advocacy for Agricultural Interests member_driven_advocacyThe organization uses a member-driven process to develop policy positions and advocacy efforts at local, state, and federal levels, ensuring that the concerns and needs of those in production agriculture, agribusinesses, and related fields directly shape its work.
- Protecting Agricultural Property Rights agricultural_property_rights_advocacyThe organization advocates for policies that ensure fair taxation of agricultural land based on its farming use rather than its development potential, thereby protecting the economic viability of agricultural operations.
- Strengthening Communities through Agricultural Promotion and Education community_strengthening_through_agricultureThe organization strengthens local communities by promoting diverse farming, ranching, and agribusiness practices, viewing agriculture as a broad economic engine. It invests in agricultural education to build urban-rural connections and increase agricultural literacy, teaching the importance of agriculture as a source of food and fiber, and emphasizing science-based materials and the entire production cycle.
- Strengthening Communities through Agricultural Promotion and Education community_strengthening_through_agricultureThe organization strengthens local communities by promoting diverse farming, ranching, and agribusiness practices, and by investing in agricultural education to build urban-rural connections and highlight agriculture's role as an economic engine and source of food and fiber.
- Strengthening Communities through Agricultural Promotion and Education community_strengthening_through_agricultureThe organization strengthens local communities by promoting diverse farming, ranching, and agribusiness practices, viewing agriculture as a broad economic engine. It invests in agricultural education to foster urban-rural connections and increase understanding of agriculture's importance as a source of food and fiber, utilizing science-based materials and emphasizing local agricultural practices.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Ag Literacy Grants
Funds programs and projects that teach children and communities about agriculture’s role in providing food and fiber, with a focus on Maricopa County.
Ag in the Classroom
Provides hands-on agricultural education to over 140,000 Arizona students, teachers, and consumers annually through presentations and resources.
Arizona Agriculture Connection
Podcast series highlighting careers in agriculture, policy updates, and stories from the local agricultural community.
Farm State of Mind
Offers mental health services specifically tailored for agriculturalists in the community.
Ferrellgas Propane Program
Provides Farm Bureau members with discounted propane rates, reduced tank rentals, and waived setup fees.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- AFBF Foundation Network — Supports publication of agricultural education materials through the national Farm Bureau foundation.
- AmeriGas Partner — Offers propane services to members through a dedicated contact.
- American Farm Bureau Network — Hosted the Rooted in Resilience Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference that Maricopa County Farm Bureau participated in.
- Arizona Department of Agriculture Partner — Features the Director of the Arizona Department of Agriculture, Paul Brierley, in a careers in agriculture series.
- Arizona Farm Bureau Network — Hosts the Ag in the Classroom program under the Arizona Farm Bureau umbrella.
- Arizona Farm Bureau Network — Maricopa County Farm Bureau members are directed to Arizona Farm Bureau for membership enrollment and benefits access.
- Arizona Farm Bureau Network — Sends delegates to voice and vote on state-level issues at the state Farm Bureau.
- Farm Bureau Financial Services Partner — Has representatives from Farm Bureau Financial Services serving as ex-officio directors.
- Ferrellgas Partner — Provides propane discounts and waived fees to Maricopa County Farm Bureau members.
- Western Pecan Growers Association Partner — Harold Payne, an East Side Director, has leaned on his involvement in the Western Pecan Growers Association to ensure the success of the Ft McDowell farm operation.