The CALS Office of Development, Alumni, Advocacy and Corporate Relations is dedicated to promoting philanthropic support for the college’s research, teaching, and extension programs.As Arizona's land-grant institution, the University of Arizona is committed to developing solutions to help feed the globe, ensure sustainable practices, and adapt to changing markets. The faculty, researchers and students of CALS apply scientific excellence to the fundamental issues confronting agricultural and food systems, and the family and consumer sciences. Innovations in laboratories lead to increased sustainability and profitability for our farmers, ranchers, and urban neighbors. This close relationship ensures that our research is directed at relevant, timely, real-world applications.