This episode of Arizona Agriculture Connection brings updates and announcements relevant to Arizona's agricultural community, including weather updates, federal appointments, and various grant opportunities. It features news on the appointment of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture and Sine Kerr as Arizona's new FSA Director. The episode also covers upcoming events like the Maricopa County Women's Leadership Committee dinner, policy development meetings, the Arizona Cotton Industry annual meeting, and the Arizona Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee Summer Conference. Listeners are encouraged to engage in these events and make use of ongoing grant applications.

In this episode of Arizona Agriculture Connection, Nicole interviews Lauren Perez, a talent acquisition specialist at LEP and Associates. Lauren shares her journey from Kansas to Texas and her passion for agriculture, discussing the critical role of talent in the industry. They emphasize the importance of networking, using LinkedIn, and creating a standout resume. Lauren offers advice for those without an agricultural background, highlighting various career opportunities and the significance of being active and involved. Lauren also mentions her resources, including a newsletter and masterclass, to help individuals excel in their agriculture careers.

Learn more and connect with Lauren below!

• https://www.lepandassociates.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-e-perez/

In this episode of Arizona Agriculture Connection, the host highlights upcoming summer events and policy development meetings in June. The governor has halted new legislation until a solution for funding the Developmental Disabilities Program is agreed upon, leading to an extended legislative session. Five rural water bills were vetoed by the governor. The USDA's Emergency Commodity Assistance program is now accepting applications to aid farmers affected by declining commodity prices and rising input costs, with a deadline of August 15th. The episode also mentions an upcoming special guest feature focusing on agricultural careers.