Magazine: Agriculture and Food Security

University of Arizona researchers are developing climate-smart technologies, improving soil health, and promoting sustainable farming to address the challenges of farming in arid regions.

More than half of Arizona is currently experiencing severe to exceptional drought conditions. Yet, the state ranks among the highest in agricultural water usage nationwide due to its extensive crop and food production. To produce more food using less water and meet the needs of growing populations, Arizona’s agriculture industry needs to reinvent itself with climate-smart, conservation-forward technologies and practices.

Guided by our land-grant mission, U of A is poised to meet this challenge.

U of A is committed to using research expertise and educational resources to improve the lives of individuals, families and communities across the state. This magazine showcases how we are shaping the future of agriculture in many ways: harnessing solar power in growing food, using drones to monitor crops, working with tribal communities to integrate ancestral practices and more. 

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Watch animated video shorts about sustainability efforts and read the full issue below.