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Tucson Celebrates Cesar Chavez Day of Service

City, county government offices closed in honor of farm labor leader.

Nogales Falls from Top Spot in Value of Produce Imports

Top import spot for dollar value of Mexican fruits, vegetables is Hidalgo, Texas.

Does Growing Wheat in the Desert Use Too Much Water?

Much more efficient than in decades past, farmers and researchers say.

Ranchers Oppose Grand Canyon Monument Proposal

'People are so frustrated and not being heard that they’re going to any lengths.'

For Sale in Cochise County: Big Dollars Equal Big Land Buys

Part 4: Historic agriculture hub now has big names in cattle ranching.

For Sale in Cochise County: How Much Water Is There?

Part 3:Land being bought for water, but is there enough to sustain, farms, towns economy?

For Sale in Cochise County: 'You Don't Buy Land; You Buy Water'

Part 2:Billionaire's son owns, leases land to develop new agricultural practices for Africa.

For Sale in Cochise County: Bigger Bowie Farms Tap Water

Part 1:Thousands of purchased acres have been planted in water-thirsty nut trees.

Arizona Town Hall Takes on Water Use, Planning

Resulting report will address water resources, environmental issues.

Tucson Harvests Reduce Food Waste, Increase Sustainability

UA, community group unites to harvest fruit from the community and campus.

Sahuarita Council OKs Big Housing Plan for Pecan Farm

Long-term plan calls for replacing pecan trees with houses on almost 3,000 acres.

Oro Valley Will be Home Base for UA Veterinary School

Site has proximity to biosciences firms; will be first public facility of its kind in state.

Testing to Tackle Lettuce Fungus Under Way in Yuma

One grower allows small part of his fields for trial on seeds developed to elude disease.

Tucson Planning Commission OKs Backyard Chickens

Proposal making urban farming easier moves to City Council for final approval.

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