In this special Turkey Day edition of Arizona Agriculture Connection, Nicole gives updates on several key topics. The USDA has opened stage two of the Supplemental Disaster Relief program for the 2023-2024 losses, with applications opening on November 24 and closing by April 30, 2026. The USDA also launched screwworm.gov for comprehensive screwworm resources. Locally, the Maricopa County Farm Bureau is hiring an intern focused on government relations, with applications due December 29. The episode also highlights the American Farm Bureau's market basket survey for Thanksgiving meals, revealing that the average cost for 10 people in Arizona is $53.17, slightly down from last year and below the national average of $55.18.
Learn more about the topics mentioned in today's episode at MaricopaCountyFB.org.
