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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session |
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HCR2002: supporting Arizona's beef producers
Sponsor: Representative Smith, LD 29
Committee on Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Overview
States that the Legislature recognizes, encourages and continues to support Arizona's beef-producing farmers, ranchers and families.
History
Since statehood, the five C's (copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate) have played a fundamental role in Arizona's economy, with many jobs in agriculture, ranching and mining. (Arizona State Library and Archives).
According to the Arizona Department of Agriculture, more than 30% of Arizona's 20,005 farms and ranches raise cattle, totaling almost 1,000,000 head (Guide to Arizona Agriculture 2018).
Provisions
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Declares that the Legislature recognizes,
encourages and continues to support Arizona's beef-producing farmers, ranchers
and families.
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5. HCR 2002
6. Initials EB/BSR Page 0 Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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