As Americans, a percentage of our earned income is taxed by our federal and state governments. If left alone, we have little control over where this money goes and often surrender it to programs outside our local communities. Utilizing tax credits is a tangible way to ensure our hard-earned money is returned directly to organizations… Read More
Verde Brewing Company Owner to Speak at Rural Policy Forum
The Arizona Rural Development Council (housed under the Local First Arizona Foundation) will host a Rural Policy Forum on August 7th-8th in Globe-Miami. Under their mission to help equip communities with resources to help advance rural Arizona, the Rural Policy Forum will connect rural economic development professionals, nonprofits, community leaders, business owners and others who are interested… Read More
Verde Valley Agriculture Coalition releases Food Hub Survey Results
In January 2014, the Verde Valley Agriculture Coalition hosted a community dialog focusing on the potential for creating a Food Hub in Northern Arizona. The day’s program included presentations and work sessions focusing on the potential creation of a Food Hub, and gathered representatives from different sides of the food system: farmers and producers, farmers… Read More