In this episode of Arizona Agriculture Connection, we discuss the latest legislative updates, including ongoing budget negotiations and the impending expiration of Proposition 123. We also cover federal news with the USDA's suspension of live cattle, horses, and bison imports from Mexico due to screw worm concerns, and highlight funding opportunities through the USDA's local agriculture market program and Specialty Crop Block grant program. Additionally, we update on Maricopa County Farm Bureau news and upcoming events like policy development meetings and the Summer Leadership Conference.

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In this episode of Arizona Agriculture Connection, Nicole interviews Shawn Wood, the Chair of the Arizona State Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee. Shawn shares her background growing up on a farm in Buckeye, Arizona, her initial aspiration to become a commercial pilot, and her eventual return to her agricultural roots. She discusses the significant challenges and leadership roles she has undertaken within the agricultural community, emphasizing the importance of saying yes to opportunities, building meaningful relationships, and surrounding oneself with influential mentors. The conversation also highlights the upcoming Summer Leadership Conference hosted by the Women's Leadership Committee, detailing the event's agenda and its importance for Arizona's agricultural industry.

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.