tinue the support of multiple use values that we in the West cherish. I support ranching families because of the promise they have kept, the inclusive use of the lands they manage and the old, rural country values they have upheld, like freedom, home, hearth and family.” This year, she sponsored several bills important to agriculture, including legislation to increase requirements for “in stream flow” water rights to protect adjacent landowners and water right holders; simplify the requirements for farmers and ranchers to renew their agriculture status with county assessors; allow the state to hold the U.S. Forest Service responsible for air and water pollution from wildfires; and address resources for a rural county to sue the USFS for the “taking” of endangered species or habitat. She is also active in the Natural Resource Conservation Districts, the Arizona/New Mexico Coalition of Counties, the American Legislative Exchange Council, a Board Member of Project CENTRL, a rural leadership program; and a Stephen Minister at her local church. Griffin sits on a study committee addressing the amount of private property in Arizona, focused this year on governmentowned land. In 1997, the Arizona Farm Bureau completed a study that showed that only 13 percent of Arizona’s land was in private hands. She helped pass legislation that this year directs county assessors in each county to identify the amount of private property, how much land is tax exempt and how much land is in conservation status. For the industry to survive into the future, education is critical, she explained. “We have to continue educating the public as to the importance of agriculture. Everything we eat, use and enjoy comes from the earth; plus agricultural industries provide the open space that is important to so many. If they don’t want to see a sea of red tile roofs and subdivisions, they better find a way to help keep our ranchers and farmers in business.” The fight for property and water rights will be a big one in the years to come, according to Griffin, and it’s important for everyone to play a role. “It’s about control, and he who controls the land use and water will control it all. I will continue to fight to protect these important issues and the people. Please stay involved, let your legislators know what is going on in your area, and never give up, never give up, never give up!” — by Callie Gnatkowski-Gibson 2012 Fall Marketing Edition
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