Arizona Agricultural Institute
Formerly the Summer Agricultural Institute
1.0 - June 13-16, 2022
2.0 - February 16 & 17, 2023
University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension Service
One day virtual - followed by three DAYS
of on-site views of Arizona agriculture
JUNE 13 - 16, 2022
MONDAY, June 13, 2022 - VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY: IN-PERSON TOURS
Monday - June 13
"Soil & Sustainability"
Learn about soil conservation techniques, research, school gardens, and more!
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us to learn about Arizona farming soil conservation, the advancements in seed science and precision agriculture that improve sustainability, as well as resources for school gardens. (Photo - UArizona Community & School Garden Program)
There is no cost for the VIRTUAL days. Recordings will be available for those that attend.
Earn 1 hour of PD for each hour of attendance.
Tuesday - June 14
IN-PERSON TOURS - 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
"Food to Fiber"
Beef in Arizona - Pinal Feedlot
Entomology & Alfalfa - Maricopa Ag Center
Research Updates from Arid Land & Research Center
Yogurt Processing Facility - Lactalis
All Things Cotton - Caywood Farms
On Tuesday, we will travel to Pinal County to learn about raising beef to feed a growing population, insects, alfalfa hay, plus the latest research in arid land agriculture, how yogurt is made, and growing cotton in Arizona. (Photo credit: Duncan Family Farms)
Wednesday - June 15
IN-PERSON TOURS - 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
"Farm & Ranch"
Cattle Ranching in Arid Regions - Quarter Circle U Ranch
Horses & Ranching - Equine Training & Health
Olives & Olive Oil - Queen Creek Olive Mill
Heritage Wheat - Sossaman Farms & Hayden Flour Mill
Grains to Beverages - Old Ellsworth Brewery
Come along as we learn about raising nutritious beef in arid regions, training & veterinary care of horses, how olives are harvested and olive oil is made, and wheat and other grain use. (Photo credit: Tiffany Selchow)
Thursday - June 16
IN-PERSON TOURS - 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
"Worms, Watermelons & the Works"
Vermicomposting & Sustainability - AZ Worm Farm
Watermelons - Rousseau Farming Company
Landscape & Nursery Horticulture - Mountain States Wholesale Nursery
Milk Production & Methane Digesters - Triple G Dairy
Agricultural Technology in Farm Equipment - Stotz Equipment
Get up close with worms, watermelon, ornamental plants & trees, dairy cattle, cotton pickers and tractors.
IN-PERSON tours will be Tuesday - Thursday, June 14-16, 2022. Attendance is required for all three days.
Transportation for the in-person tours will be on a chartered bus.
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided.
All tours will follow The University of Arizona's Covid guidelines.
Attendance for these in-person events and the tours will be limited to 30 teachers so apply today!
The cost for this three-day adventure is $75. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2022. For those who apply before March 31, the cost is $60. Early registration discount ends March 31, 2022.
There is no cost to apply. Selected teachers will be notified by May 16.
Payment to attend is due by May 31.
Eligible teachers can earn 35 hours of PD. UArizona college credit is available.
Our Sponsors
The Arizona Foundation for Agricultural Literacy
azagfoundation.org
Interested in attending?
We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.