The Arizona Game and Fish Department has opened a comment period ending February 1, 2021 on a proposed regulation banning all use of automatic game cameras in game hunting. https://www.azgfd.com/commission-proposes-to-amend-rules-to-regulate-the-use-of-trail-cameras/ The proposed rule is here- https://azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/archive/Info-sheet-on-Commission-trail-cam-proposed-rulemaking_v2.pdf
Education & Announcements
Agriculture Scholarships Available
Three agricultural scholarships are available to Arizona students. Please follow the instructions in the applications below to apply. 2021 AZ State Cowbelles Scholarship Application 2021 AZ Cattle Industry Research and Education Foundation Scholarship Application 2021 Santa Cruz County Cowbelles Scholarship Application
ACIREF benefit calf rollover auction 2/27/2021
Alex Dees Memorial Team Roping Classic Jan 23-24
SACPA fundraiser rollover auction Dec 9
Marana Stockyards will be holding a special sale December 9. There will be a calf rollover auction to raise funds for SACPA and keep our annual membership dues to a minimum. This is one way SACPA can provide membership in the Arizona Farm and Ranch Group. AFRG works for the benefit of the cattle industry […]
Proposed federal rules Aug 20, 2020
Click <HERE> for a table with links to important proposed federal rules with open comment periods. To see all proposed federal rules, notices and public comments, see https://regulations.gov.
SACPA Commends Dr. Samuel Garcia, U of AZ Food Product and Safety Laboratory
Sam has demonstrated dedication and service to the livestock industry in Arizona as well as to our youth. He has made the U of A Food Product and Safety Laboratory a great teaching tool and research demonstration facility for livestock producers in Arizona. By revamping the Meat Store, he has brought visibility and awareness to the U of A. In addition, he seems to be running the facility at a profit.
Did you receive unsolicited seeds in the mail?
Do not plant seeds from unknown origins. https://agriculture.az.gov/news/release-unsolicited-seeds-china DOUGLAS A. DUCEY Governor MARK W. KILLIAN Director Arizona Department of Agriculture 1688 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 (602) 542-4293 FAX (602) 542-4290 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS RELEASE DATE: July 27, 2020 MEDIA […]
Fire Damage Info Urgently Needed from Ranchers
The Forest Service Emergency Burned Area Response (BAER) Team for the Bighorn Fire needs immediate damage assessments from impacted ranchers. They are asking the Natural Resource Conservation Districts (NRCDs) to collect this information from the affected ranchers. AGENCIES NEED RANGE DAMAGE INFORMATION FROM IMPACTED RANCHERS BY MONDAY MORNING, JULY 6, 2020. If your […]
Important Wildfire Update; Rollover Auction June 24
Good Evening SACPA Members, I have forwarded the Arizona Farm and Ranch Group Update regarding Wildfires that are affecting many ranches in Arizona. In this message there are links to the most up-to-date wildfire information, as well as Marana Stockyards efforts to help those in need. There are also links to many USDA and FSA […]