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The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension provides educational programs, leadership and expertise to Yavapai County citizens by addressing important local issues and involving local citizens in the planning and delivery of programs that target identified needs.
Agriculture and Natural Resources and Animal Science programs teach Yavapai County citizens and producers to apply improved agricultural production methods and provide research-based information about rangelands, urban landscapes, noxious weeds, pest management, crop production, and livestock management. These programs involve all county residents to increase knowledge and reduce conflict related to natural resource conservation and management. Our primary goal is to maintain a healthy agricultural economy and sustainable landscapes in the context of conscientious land stewardship.
Agriculture and Natural Resources and Animal Science programs that were offered this year included:
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Rangeland Vegetation Monitoring
Livestock Nutrition
Direct Marketing of Agricultural Products
Master Gardener Volunteer Training and Support
Arizona Certified Nursery Professional Course
Nitrate Testing of Private Wells
Noxious Weed Education and Managemen
Fruit Tree Pruning/Cultural Practices
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Riparian/Wetland Grazing Management
Horse Science Short Course
V Bar V Ranch Explorers Day
Community Presentations on Water Resources
System Safety
Collaboration with the Verde Watershed Assn.
Technical Review of Grazing Capacity Methods used by the US Forest Service on the Chino Valley Ranger District
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4-H Youth Development and Family Consumer Sciences programs help Yavapai County's youth and families improve social, economic, and environmental conditions in their communities. 4-H Youth Development programs help young people and adult volunteers find a supportive environment where they learn together and are challenged to reach their full potentials.
4-H Youth Development and Family Consumer Sciences programs that were offered this year included:
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4-H projects and workshops in animal science (livestock & horses), food and clothing, clogging, and shooting sports
4-H/FFA EXPO
Teen Assessment Survey in Prescott
Teen Maze (Cottonwood and Prescott)
Water Resource Programs for Youth
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Youth Leadership Institute (9th-12th grades)
Nutrition Education
HACCP Training for Restaurant Employees
High Altitude Cooking Workshops
Food Safety Seminars
Life Skills Training
Parenting Education
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