Agriculture Contributions

COMMENTARY

• Former Senator Kerr’s highlights her legislative career in agriculture legislation
  • Strong focus on water policy and infrastructure
  • Expansion of the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority and $1 billion state investment
• A legislative career comes with emotional challenges during contentious days
• Bison vs. Beef: The distinctive sweetness of bison meat praised by Kerr family
• Arizona agriculture focus: Ongoing advocacy and storytelling around farming challenges and achievements

Sustainability

COMMENTARY

• Arizona dairies recycle water up to six times for multiple farm needs
• Methane digesters transform organic waste into renewable energy
• Sine explains her position as Executive Director for the USDA Farm Services Agency
• Streamlining and digitizing FSA services improves farmer access and efficiency
• Emergency programs like livestock forage disaster aid addresses severe drought impacts on Arizona producers

Innovation In Harsh Climates

COMMENTARY

• “We don’t farm in the desert despite it, we farm in the desert because of it,” Highlighting innovation in harsh climates
• Modern dairies utilize advanced technology to monitor animal health and productivity with remarkable precision
• Fewer that 2% of Americans involved in agriculture are feeding, clothing and fueling the US population

MILK FACTS

• Whole milk fills you up faster helping reduce overall food intake despite its higher fat content
• The difference in milk fat from whole (3.5%) to skim is slight