Rooted in learning: Hands-on agricultural experiences for K-12

During the winter break of 2023, I had the opportunity to visit my hometown, Rio Rico, Arizona, and explore the agricultural program at my former high school. Located just north of the US-Mexico border, the town plays a crucial role in receiving and distributing agricultural products through international ports, contributing to the broader supply chain in the United States.

Redefining land management from ownership to stewardship

Amidst the partisan bickering about how to use agriculture to address environmental challenges sits a voice of reason: Yadi Wang, General Manager of Oatman Flats Ranch, owned by Dax Hansen, 30 miles west of Gila Bend, Arizona. Armed with a revolutionary approach to land management, he led our group on the first tour of the 2023 Arizona Farm Immersive.  

ASU advances to develop a Quality Green Jobs Agenda for Arizona

The ASU College of Global Futures has been selected among 10 local partners to advance in JFF’s regional challenge to develop training strategies for placing workers in quality green jobs.

Karen Carvajalino

From entry level to entrepreneur with The Biz Nation

"We sell online courses focused on education that can help our students change their lives, break their poverty cycle, advance in their professional careers, and generate more income, whether it

Vines and values: A visit to Alcantara Vineyard

Where the Verde River and Oak Creek converge lies Alcantara Vineyard, a "family-owned, sustainably-farmed, and passionately tended vineyard in the heart of Arizona wine country." Ron and Chris have been managing the 13-acre, 22,000 vines since 2018, transitioning from conventional practices to sustainable ones.

Updates in Amyloidosis Conference and CME (2/3/24)

Updates in Amyloidosis Annual Conference and CME 2/3/24, 8:30a-5:30p

Nuraizah Shamsul Baharin

MADCash: Lending a little, giving a lot

“One of the challenges that we see is the fact that women hold themselves back. We need to inculcate the mindset that as a woman, one can be rich, one

Meet Swette Center staff member, Kate Otto

In this series, we’re meeting with Swette Center team members to explore their background in food systems, what they are currently working on, and their vision of food systems transformation.  Read on for an interview with Kate Otto, Administrative Assistant.

Andrea Barber

Rated Power: Merging tech and engineering to bring a new name to renewable energy

Prior to founding Rated Power, Andrea Barber worked in a multinational engineering services firm. This field of work had an alignment to a male dominated industry which provided barriers to women progressing to management positions.

Project Cities releases 15 new summary reports

We are pleased to announce the release of 15 new project summary reports for the City of Peoria, Town of Clarkdale, Town of Miami, Town of Gilbert, City of Phoenix

andy blair upflow

Upflow - Harnessing the Earth’s energy for good

“Our mission is to change existing thinking and inspire others to use STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and maths) so they can solve the world’s most pressing problems.”  -Andy Blair

Exploring New Opportunities for Arizona Clinicians and Researchers (Fri 2/2/24) to Engage with  Veterans, Health Administration, Data to Accelerate Innovation, Learning and Research @Fusion on First, Phoenix

The Institute for Future Health workshop focused on exploring new opportunities for Arizona clinicians and researchers to engage with the Veterans Health Administration health data to accelerate innovation, learning, and research. Join