Arizona Grain Research & Promotion Council
What Is the Purpose of the Council?
The Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council utilizes grower check-off funds to aid in marketing for wheat and barley, to participate in research projects and other programs to assist in reducing freshwater consumption, to develop new grain varieties and to improve grain production, harvesting and handling methods. The Council is made up of seven Arizona grain producers appointed by the Governor.

Council Contacts
Executive Director
Allan B. Simons, 520-429-1221, [email protected]
Administrator
Lisa James, 602-542-3262, [email protected]
Current Members
Name | Title | City |
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David Sharp | Chairman | Roll |
Larry Hart | Secretary | Maricopa |
Richard Heiden | Treasurer | Buckeye |
Michael Edgar | Member | Yuma |
Jason Walker | Member | Casa Grande |
Eric Wilkey | Member | Casa Grande |
Thomas Wuertz | Member | Coolidge |