Extension
Connecting the university to our communities.
Partnering with communities and industries.
Cooperative Extension works to improve lives, communities, and the economy through a statewide network of knowledgeable faculty and staff. As a part of our land-grant university, Cooperative Extension plays a critical role in our mission to educate our communities and empower the next generation of experts to grow sustainable regional and global economies, and to develop new knowledge and technologies to benefit society.
Extension Faculty
Cooperative extension faculty and our county agents apply data-driven research on weather and climate, water quality, food safety, and soil and land management to Arizona communities. From farmers and gardeners to government agencies, we help implement best practices and resources that keep our environments safe and sustainable.
Sharon B. Megdal
Director, Water Resources Research CenterProfessor and Specialist
Distinguished Outreach Professor
C.W. and Modene Neely Endowed Professor for Excellence in Agriculture and Life Science
Channah Rock
ProfessorExtension Specialist
Jim Brennan Endowed Chair in Extension Fresh Produce Safety
Debankur Sanyal
Assistant Specialist and Assistant Professor - Soil HealthSoil Health Specialist
James "Jim" Walworth
Professor Emeritus
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It doesn't matter if you are a home gardener or producer, our Extension Specialists combine the latest research with local knowledge to give you personalized answers to your toughest questions.
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Water Resources Research Center
The Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) is a Cooperative Extension Center and research unit in the College of Agriculture, Life, and Environmental Sciences. They tackle key water policy and management issues, empower informed decision-making, and enrich understanding through engagement, education, and applied research.