Federal, state and local officials will convene in Yuma on Wednesday to talk about the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Arizona’s agricultural sector, particularly in the Yuma region.
In a press release, Charlene Fernandez, the USDA's director, and state officials will be in Yuma on Wednesday, September 13 and will highlight the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Arizona's agriculture sector, particularly in the Yuma area.
About three-fourths of Arizona’s water supply goes to agriculture, and policy makers say the state needs to address that fact as it confronts a shrinking Colorado River.That's why a University of Arizona program is helping farmers use water more efficiently.
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Lawmakers funded a program that incentivizes Arizona farmers to reduce unsustainable irrigation practices with a $15.2 million general fund appropriation in the state budget.