Gila Bend NRCD

The Gila Bend NRCD is a large district located in the lower Gila River Valley and the desert areas to the south. Most of the District is arid shrublands with some irrigated farmland and dairies along the Gila River. Since most of the land outside the farming area is federal, and much of it is in wildlife preserves or military reservations, the main focus of the District has been on irrigated farming.

The Gila Bend District serves a farming community of over 40 farms, 4 dairies, and 1 ranch. The number one crop that is grown in the District is alfalfa hay. The County holds the number one position for the highest yield per year in the US at 9.15 tons per acre.

The Gila Bend District also co-sponsors the Buckeye Valley Conservation Education Center with the Buckeye Valley NRCD.