SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES
The Arizona Department of Agriculture uses its social media platforms to connect with the public, share pertinent and emergency information, and encourage open, diverse discussions. Because our pages are accessible to all Arizonans, including families, we are committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment. Our agency’s actions and programs are directed by state statutes (A.R.S. While we highly value your input and welcome varying viewpoints, we do not have the authority to alter state law. To advocate for changes to these policies, we respectfully encourage you to reach out to your elected officials. To keep our digital spaces fair and free from intimidation, we do not tolerate name-calling, harassment, or abuse toward community members or staff. Additionally, disruptive posts, spam, profanity, unrelated content, and political agendas are strictly prohibited. We actively monitor our platforms and will take appropriate action, including removing comments or blocking users, to enforce these policies and protect the integrity of our digital community. While we highly value varying viewpoints, behaviors that violate the clear prohibitions above (such as name-calling, targeted harassment, spam, or profanity) can be actively moderated. However, prior to deleting or hiding any non-compliant comment, staff must capture a high-resolution screenshot detailing the timestamp and user account name, then save it in their division's secure compliance/archiving folder. Comments will be hidden or removed if they contain:
- Direct, credible threats of physical violence against any individual, employee, or group.
- Severe, targeted cyberbullying, personal defamation, or explicit harassment directed at users or agency staff.
- Obscene language, explicit profanity, or sexually explicit material.
- Clear commercial solicitation, spam links, or fraudulent phishing schemes.
- Promotion of illegal activities or content that compromises public safety. Users who repeatedly violate these safety terms may be temporarily or permanently blocked from interacting with this page. Updated 6/4/2026
