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Arizona: A Living Laboratory

Food sits at the intersection of people and planet, pulling from diverse fields from agricultural economics to nutrition. Researchers at the University of Arizona are exploring innovations across agriculture, environmental health, the social sciences, and more to help ensure everyone has access to healthy, affordable food while sustainably managing increasingly scarce resources.

Microbes in a petri dish

Finding a nutritious solution to a climate change challenge

Researchers are addressing food insecurity for people around the world by studying a desert bean that needs little water and withstands harsh environments.

Lucy Li and team members at a tribal food safety training session.

New national food safety alliance creates culturally respectful food safety training for Native American food growers

With a $135,000 grant from the USDA, the U of A and partners have formed the nation’s first Tribal Food Safety Alliance to address the unique needs of American Indian food producers and businesses through culturally appropriate food safety training.

Indoor Farming greenhouse where these small-scale farmers receive hands on training.

University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension Receives USDA Grant for Urban Beekeeping Education

The University of Arizona received a $100,000 grant from the USDA to develop a program that serves underrepresented urban farmers by teaching them to pollinate their crops through beekeeping and to diversify their income with honeybee products.

Interdisciplinary programs developing 
Food solutions

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Nopales grilled

Center for Regional Food Studies

Fostering positive change in regional food systems globally.

The Center for Regional Food Studies integrates community outreach, applied research, and student engagement to foster positive change around food in Southern Arizona, the U.S./Mexico borderlands, and regional food systems globally.

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Cooperative Extension

Spreading personal and economic impact throughout Arizona.

For more than 100 years, the Cooperative Extension's statewide network of experts, trained educators and volunteers has connected communities to University of Arizona research and resources so people can overcome their biggest challenges and grow a more sustainable future.

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Onion field in Arizona

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