Transportaton Department

Arizona Department of Agriculture, located in Phoenix, is a cabinet-level statewide agency that regulates and supports Arizona s agriculture industry. It employs more than 320 personnel and supports farming, ranching and agribusinesses. The agency consists of various divisions, such as animal, environmental and plant services. The department operates a state licensed agricultural laboratory, and the Citrus, Fruit and Vegetable Standardization and Fresh Produce Grade Inspection program. It also offers the Agricultural Consultation and Training program. It provides assistance to members of the agricultural community in complying with state and federal regulations, including worker protection safety and training requirements, animal waste and water management regulations and nutrient management planning. The agency s animal services division protects and improves the health, quality and marketability of Arizona s animals and animal products. It also protects consumers from contagious diseases and enforces laws concerning the movement, sale, importation, transportation and processing of livestock. Additionally, the agency conducts food quality and safety inspections of milk and meat products and performs feed, fertilizer, pesticide and seed-label inspections.

The Arizona Department of Housing, also known as ADOH, provides housing and community revitalization services to the residents of Arizona. It operates special needs, homeownership, compliance and monitoring, community revitalization and education, rental development, and forms and handbooks departments. The department s homelessness prevention program offers eviction prevention and emergency housing grants through the State Housing Fund. The Arizona Department of Housing also administers funds for the emergency repair of properties owned and occupied by low-income homeowners. In addition, it provides eviction and mortgage foreclosure assistance. The department provides a variety of funding sources for nonprofit and private housing developers to assist with the development of affordable rental properties. The Arizona Department of Housing is located in Phoenix.