Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs celebrates advancements of AgTech
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) is visiting Yuma Wednesday to celebrate the advancements of AgTech.
According to a press release, Gov. Hobbs is in Yuma "for the dedication of the first AgTower in a planned network of 34 towers that will provide new wireless infrastructure for agriculture across 160,000 acres of irrigated farmland in Yuma's greenbelt."
During the visit, Hobbs will then sign two landmark AgTech bills, SB1320 and SB1661, as well as discuss the latest negotiations regarding the Colorado River.
Arizona Agriculture Director Paul Brierley, Arizona State Senator Tim Dunn (R-District 25), Yuma County Supervisor Jonathan Lines, Dr. Tanya Hodges, Executive Director of Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture, and Jeff Sobotka with eX2/Vivacity are participating in the press conference.
To watch the livestream of the press conference and signing, see attached videos.
