Good morning, Yuma.

Tuesday's Home Grown report highlighted Martha Ryan, a local agriculture worker and the Farm Spray and Planting Department Manager at JV Farms (she has farmed since age 18) who has been on the planting team for nearly three years.

Ryan said her work represents Latina women in agriculture and follows her father's legacy in farming.

Instagram announced Tuesday that teen users would see content similar to a PG-13 movie (filtering out mature language, risky stunts and adult posts) and local residents in Yuma reacted as reporter Joaquin Hight covered community responses later that evening.

Yuma Farmers Market will host the Homemade County Christmas Dinner and Dance at the Elks Lodge on December 13th.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.—dinner starts at 6:00 p.m.—music begins at 7:00 p.m. as tickets cost $65 and include photography, prizes and pictures.

Local makeup artist Olivia Esperanza was featured in Vogue magazine after her work was shown at Santa Fe Indian Market Fashion Week (she began her career when local compliments sparked her interest) and she expressed excitement about her progress.

She advised Yuma artists to keep trying (believing that hard work brings big opportunities) as she hopes to attend Fashion Week events in New York or Milan in the future.

From October 20-24, Arizona Western College will host National Transfer Student Week events in Yuma that offer workshops on transfer options, financial literacy, and career preparation.

The events feature the Yuma Transfer and Career Expo on October 20 (with participation from eleven state universities and over twenty local employers) that will help students plan their future careers.

Yuma County Fair Run

9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Yuma County Fairgrounds — Free & Paid entry — Experience four days of fun, including thrilling rides, games, and local entertainment at this beloved community fair.

Glow Up October Run 5K

6-9 p.m. — Ray Kroc Baseball Complex — $25, free for ages 17 & under — Light up the night in this fun, timed 5K event with glow sticks and dark gear.

YumaCon 2025

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Yuma Civic Center — All ages welcome, kids under 6 free — Embrace your inner geek with cosplay, gaming, and local vendors at Yuma's annual celebration of comics and pop culture.

Desert Difference: FarmTech Connect AgTech Conference

7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center — Registration required — Dive into the future of agriculture with hands-on demonstrations and engaging discussions in arid agriculture innovation.