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This bill appropriates a total of $33,000,000 from the state general fund to the University of Arizona over three fiscal years, starting in 2026-2027, for specific agricultural initiatives. Specifically, $1,600,000 is allocated to the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture, with the legislature intending this to be ongoing funding. Additionally, the bill allocates funds for the cooperative extension program, which provides agricultural education and research support to communities, with amounts increasing annually from $2,700,000 in 2026-2027 to $8,100,000 in 2028-2029. Finally, the Arizona Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural research, will receive appropriations that also increase annually, starting at $18,300,000 in 2026-2027 and reaching $7,000,000 in 2028-2029.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85430