Op-Eds

Arizona’s agricultural industry contributes $23.3 billion to our state’s economy each year. The success of this industry is attributable to the innovation of our farmers and ranchers, but also to the uniqueness of our climate: temperatures where crops can grow year-round and public lands where cattle can forage freely. The Farm Bill, a legislative package that needs to be reauthorized every five years, provides critical support for farmers and ranchers in the West. When our agricultural economy is stable, families across Arizona, and America, benefit.