Progress 05/01/09 to 04/30/14
Outputs
Target Audience: The targeted audience reached for this period, were the adult farmers and ranchers; gardeners; elementary, mid-school and high school youth; some 4-H youth; district grazing officials; farm board members; Shiprock Farmers’ growers; general public and the non-profit organizations: Dine Agriculture Inc., Dine Be Iina Inc., and Naalgloshi Doozh Ni Iidah Organization. Changes/Problems: The FRTEP Agent has realized that working with the farmers and ranchers is rather difficult especially if you want them to adopt an innovation. Fear tends to grip them because of the future unknowns. They have always done things a certain way and it’s hard to steer them otherwise. It takes meetings, demos and pilot projects to convince them of the value in the new technology that is being introduced. For the Native Rancher Short-course, we had to extend the project due to grazing officials wanting to have training for their community members but the scheduling was not within the project timeline. An unexpected outcome was having the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Natural Resource Manager support the Native Rancher Short-course by making it mandatory for his Range Management Unit permittees to participate. He even provided the classroom facility. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? The Native Rancher Short-course provided training on how to develop a business plan, conservation plan, Living Will Plan, and Recordkeeping. A professional development course in Rangeland Assessment Evaluation was conducted as well. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? The FRTEP Agent has disbursed results through presentations and/or booth set-ups at the educational outreaches and health fairs within the community. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The FRTEP Agent helped form an agricultural agency organization entitled the “Northern Navajo Agricultural Outreach and Extension Partnership.” The group comprises of entities involved with Agriculture such the 1862 FRTEP Agent; 1994 University, Dine College Land Grant Office staff & agents; New Mexico State University Tribal Extension Home Economist Agent; New Mexico State University County Agent; New Mexico State University Agriculture Science Center staff; Dine Agriculture Inc. member; and Dine Be Iina Inc. member. This established advisory board’s purpose is to carry out problem solving research and conduct educational programs accordingly. They have been meeting monthly since May, 2013. Some of the projects accomplished have been hosting the Fall Agriculture Seminar with the theme of “Building Community Partners” which was a one day event in September 12, 2013. They also conducted educational booths for the Kids Day at the Northern Navajo Nation Fair on October 4, 2013. They have worked together to submit a proposal to Western Center for Risk Management Education called, “Navajo Farm to School” project which is being funded and project will start July 1, 2014. Five local farm producers and two elementary schools have been identified to participate. The farmer participants will be trained to improve their crop production for market to both schools so that the children can have better nutrition and health. The FRTEP Agent is currently working with the grazing officials to conduct horse entrapments utilizing the University of Arizona’s cattle working systems that are located in three districts. The cattle working systems have been very instrumental in the entrapment of horses. The feral horses taken off the land will greatly reduce overgrazing to preserve and protect the Navajo Nation’s natural resource base and environment. The FRTEP Agent has been assisting with the Navajo Nation/Israel Small Farm Project as well. She helped identify soil make up of the farms that are pilot projects through soil surveys and she will be monitoring the growth of the demo farms. She did site visits to the farms with the people involved from the Israel partnerships. The FRTEP Agent is involved with youth agriculture development by conducting presentations at the local communities for their summer youth program. She also participated in the Kids Day at the Northern Navajo Fair where bus loads of school kids are brought in. There were approximately 500 kids that learned about the water cycle. The FRTEP Agent has been assisting the non-profit organizations such as the Dine Agriculture Inc., Dine Be Iina Inc. and the Naal Dlooshi Doosh Ni Idah organization. Logic models have been established; reorganization; and building capacity for leadership.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Benally, J.Y. and Platero, L.H. (2014) Navajo Traditional Foods Preparation Methods As Value-Added Products Non Blind Peer Reviewed. Presented at the Women in Agriculture National Educators Conference, April 1-3, 2014, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Tuttle, S.L., Livingston, M.R., Benally, J .Y., Waits, J.O., & Martinez, C.L. (2014). Improving Diets of Youth and Adults through Nutrition and Traditional Food Preparation Education Programs with Four Native American Reservation Programs. (10%) Non-Blind Peer Reviewed. (To be presented at the Association of International Agriculture Extension and Education Conference, April 17-May 1, 2014, Miami, Florida.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Tuttle, S.L., Waits, J.O., Martinez, C.L., Benally, J.Y., Livingston, M.R., Alden, E.A., & Masters, L. (2013) Overcoming Barriers to Participatory Extension and Development. Journal of the Association of International Agriculture and Extension Education, 20(2) 3. (10%) Blind Peer Reviewed. https://www.aiaee.org/vol-202-summer-13.html
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Helitzer, D., Hathorn, G., Benally, J., Ortega, C.P. and Lucero, J.E. (2014) Culturally Relevant Model Program to Prevent and Reduce Agricultural Injuries. (15%) JASH-10333-2013.R1 is accepted for publication in Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health as a Full-length article.
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Progress 05/01/12 to 04/30/13
Outputs
OUTPUTS: 4-H Youth Development: 4-H Programming continued with monthly meetings for the Shiprock Agency 4-H Leaders Council to plan and implement various 4-H activities. Every other meeting was a Fair Committee meeting. There are seven active clubs: Hanaadli, Dreamweavers, Upper Fruitland, Hogback, Shiprock, Red Mesa and Rock Point. Activities include the local Fair; quarterly Retreats & Workshops; Leadership conferences; summer youth programs; meetings and presentations. One 4-H youth attended the Intertribal Agriculture Council Membership Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Four youth and one adult leader gave a presentation on Rabbits during a local youth conference. Four youth presented at local events: Native American Women in Ag conference and NAPI Flour Mill Dedication. One club set up a booth at the Shiprock Ag Days. One youth participated in an international exchange program to Mongolia. Two adult leaders coordinated the 4-H division of the local Fair. Two livestock tag-ins were held in May & June, 2012. Youth (34) participated in various Fairs locally, Countywide, Navajo Nation and Eastern Navajo Fair. FRTEP Agent developed a power point presentation on "What is Spaying & Neutering" and presented it at local chapter houses to the summer youth students (31). A Youth Workshop on Native Foods was conducted with 17 participants on how to prepare Blue Corn and Sumac Red Berry Mush. Agriculture and Natural Resources: Programming continued with meetings for Dine Agriculture Inc. Board of Directors to plan and implement educational/research activities within the twenty communities of Shiprock Agency. The major outreach programs are the Shiprock Agriculture Days and Native American Women in Agriculture conference. The research and grant funded project include the Collaborative Forestry Restoration Project which ended in July. The Utah NRCS Strike-force Initiative program funded five Agricultural conservation workshops that Dine Agriculture Inc. and the FRTEP Agent conducted/presented. Natural Resource presentations were conducted for the Grazing officials, and the San Juan River Farm Board. A total of 20 "Just Move It" walk/runs were conducted in each community for better healthy lifestyles. Two grants from the WSU Western Center for Risk Management Education were received for two projects: Navajo Traditional Foods Preparation Methods as a Value-Added Product and the Native Rancher Short-course. Both projects were implemented and completed. Five workshops on how to prepare Blue Corn Mush, Red Berry Mush, Kneel-Down Bread, Steamed Corn and Navajo Cake were conducted in August/September to 12 participants. Four weekly four-hour class sessions were held on how to develop a Business Plan, Conservation Plan, Living Will and Recordkeeping in February with 21 participants. PARTICIPANTS: The FRTEP agent hosted 10 Shiprock Agency 4-H Leaders Council meetings with 20 leaders and members each meeting. The FRTEP Agent also hosted six Dine Agriculture Inc. meetings with 7 participants. Two major seminars were conducted with a total of 332 participants. Shiprock Farmers Market was implemented 20 times with 15 growers; District Grazing Committee educational presentations quarterly with 20 members. San Juan River Farm Board received educational presentations twice a year. Naal Dloshi Doozh Ni Iihdah organization received an updated group facilitated meeting. TARGET AUDIENCES: Targeted audiences include: 4-H club members, leaders and parents; FFA chapter members; Shiprock Agency Community youth; Dine Agriculture Inc. Board of Directors; Farmers; Ranchers; Shiprock Farmers Market growers and consumers; District Grazing Committee members; San Juan River Farm Board; Soil and Water Conservation District members. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
The 4-H Youth increased their knowledge by 7 on a scale of 1 to 10 by participating in the three 4-H retreats. Leadership skills were enhanced by 80 percent of four Navajo 4-H youth when they participated in local activities: three 4-H youth presented at a local conference by leading the prayer, 4-H and US pledges; another presented the US pledge in Navajo at a local event. Life skills were increased by 8 on a scale of 1 to 10 for 32 Navajo 4-H youth as they participated in community and international events. 17 out of 17 participants increased their understanding by 4 on a scale of 1 to 5 on how to prepare native foods: blue corn mush and sumac red berry mush. Some open ended question responses were: "I know how to make Blue Corn Mush" and "I learned how to make Sumac Red Berry Mush." Agricultural educational outreaches were increased from three to eight for the year due to increased funding. Statements were made such as, "I come from Tsaile-Wheatfields chapter to attend your Agriculture Days and this has been very informative" and "Today's presenters were upbeat on managing risk, irrigation update and grazing." An increase of one to two community gardens occurred with 5 Dine College students participating. 10 out 12 participants have increased their learning awareness by 80% on a scale of 1 to 10 for native foods preparation. 12 out of 12 prepared native foods for their family get-togethers as a trial basis before venturing out to sell at Christmas bazaars and flea markets. 12 out of 12 participants gained 100% knowledge of the native foods preparation methods as it was recorded on DVD's for them and will be a cherished legacy passed down to the next generations. 21 native ranchers increased their understanding from 1 to 4 on a scale of 1 to 5 of how to prepare a business plan, conservation plan, branding regulations, living will, land use/grazing permitting process and Recordkeeping.
Publications
- Sc. D. Helitzer, D., Gilmore, K., Benally, J. 2011. Childrens Safety on American Indian Farms: Information and Recommendations. Journal of Agro-medicine (JAM)17(2). Published, 2012.
- Tuttle, S., Martinez, C., Masters, L., Benally, J., Livingston, M., and Alden, E. .Methodology and Techniques of Participatory and Extension Development Projects. Presented at the 2012 Conference of the Association of International Agricultural Extension Education. Nakorn Pathom Province, Thailand, May 21-24, 2012.
- Tuttle, S., Martinez, C., Masters, L., Benally, J., Livingston, M., and Alden, E. 2012. History, Origins, Methodology, and Techniques of Participatory and Extension Development Projects. Presented at the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) Conference. Park City, Utah. May 22, 2012.
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Progress 05/01/11 to 04/30/12
Outputs
OUTPUTS: 4-H Youth Development: 4-H Programming continued with monthly meetings for the Shiprock Agency 4-H Leaders Council to plan and implement various 4-H activities. There are six active clubs from Hanaadli, Upper Fruitland, Hogback, Shiprock, Red Mesa and Rock Point. Activities include the local Fair, quarterly retreats & workshops; Leadership conferences, after-school programs, meetings and presentations. Three 4-H youth attended the Intertribal Agriculture Council Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada with an all expense paid trip sponsored by IAC. Six youth and two chaperones attended the 2011 Citizenship Washington Focus trip in Washington D.C. on June 12-18, 2011. Agriculture and Natural Resources: Programming continued with monthly meetings for Dine Agriculture Inc. Board of Directors to plan and implement educational/research activities within the twenty communities of Shiprock Agency. The educational outreach programs are the Shiprock Agriculture Days, Native American Women in Agriculture conference, and Fall Agriculture Seminar. The research and grant funded project include the Collaborative Forestry Restoration Project. Technical assistance is provided to Dine Agriculture Inc. in the area of being in compliance as a nonprofit organization with the Navajo Nation; a fiscal agent for outside programs. The Shiprock Farmers Market, in its seventh year, provides a marketing avenue for the local growers; and includes the State programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Senior Enhancement Nutrition Program. Educational presentations were conducted for the Grazing officials, and San Juan River Farm Board. A Livestock Master Program was implemented monthly with the grazing officials. Crop and Livestock Recordkeeping training was held quarterly at the various communities. Assistance was given to the Farm to Table organization to conduct the Fall Agriculture Tour; the Southwest Indian Agriculture Association conference; and Intertribal Agriculture Council Symposium. PARTICIPANTS: The FRTEP agent hosts 12 Shiprock Agency 4-H Leaders Council meetings with 15 leaders and members each meeting. Dine Agriculture Inc. meetings hosted 14 with 10 participants. Three major seminars were conducted with a total of 583 participants. Shiprock Farmers Market was implemented 24 times with 20 growers; District Grazing Committee educational presentations monthly with 20 members. San Juan River Farm Board received quarterly educational presentations. Naal Dloshi Doozh Ni Iihdah organization received group facilitated meetings monthly. TARGET AUDIENCES: Targeted audiences include: 4-H club members, leaders and parents; FFA chapter members; Shiprock Agency Community youth; Dine Agriculture Inc. Board of Directors; Farmers; Ranchers; Shiprock Farmers Market growers and consumers; District Grazing Committee members; San Juan River Farm Board; Soil and Water Conservation District members. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Twelve monthly 4-H meetings have been conducted by the FRTEP agent. The local fair was conducted with a total of 89 participants. The Northern Navajo Fair celebrated its 100th anniversary and record-breaking sales were reached for the Jr. Livestock Auction. 4-H was promoted twice at the San Juan Chapter summer student program. There was an increase of awareness; four out of five, on the issue of 'Bullying.' All expense paid trips were made possible for three Navajo youth who participated in the IAC Symposium; and six Navajo youth who participated in the 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus trip for leadership experiences. With opportunities as such, three 4-H members have entered college with Agriculture majors. The FRTEP agent hosted 15 monthly and special meetings with the Dine Agriculture Board of Directors. Three annual Agricultural educational outreaches were conducted for the year: Shiprock Agriculture Days (425 people in attendance), Native American Women in Agriculture (121) and Fall Agriculture Seminar (136). According to evaluation sheets using the Likert scale 80% indicated that they had received high knowledge from the presentations versus moderate or low knowledge. Some comments made were: 'Good interaction between presenters/people;' and 'Everything was great, I learned alot.' The Collaborative Forestry Restoration Project has removed over 90 acres of the Salt Cedar and Russian Olive trees to prevent forest fires. Seven presentations were conducted at the Agency Grazing Official meetings on First Aid/CPR, Wild Horse Roundup, Breeding, Herd Health Practices, Livestock Castration, Horse Sales, and Livestock Winter Preparation. The Grazing officials requested to continue the training. Crop and Livestock Recordkeeping trainings were conducted at Teec Nos Pos Chapter and the Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture Conference: 61 record books were distributed. Where record books ran out; people came to the office to receive theirs. The Shiprock Farmers Market continues into its seventh year. It begins in August and ends in October for 12 weeks Saturdays and Wednesday evenings. The growers decreased to 40 from 20 due to changed location. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance and Senior Nutrition Enhancement voucher plus the newly added EBT programs were implemented for those eligible consumers.
Publications
- Sc. D. Helitzer, D., Gilmore, K., Benally, J. 2011. Childrens Safety on American Indian Farms: Information and Recommendations. Journal of Agro-medicine. In Review.
- Tuttle, S., Martinez, C., Masters, L., Benally, J., Livingston, M., and Alden, E. .Methodology and Techniques of Participatory and Extension Development Projects. (In Press). 2011. Accepted for the 2012 Conference of the Association of International Agricultural Extension Education. Nakorn Pathom Province, Thailand, May 21-24, 2012.
- Tuttle, S., Martinez, C., Masters, L., Benally, J., Livingston, M., and Alden, E. 2012. History, Origins, Methodology, and Techniques of Participatory and Extension Development Projects. (In Press) Accepted for presentation at the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) Conference. Park City, Utah. May 22, 2012.
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Progress 05/01/10 to 04/30/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: 4-H Youth Development: 4-H Programming continued with monthly meetings for the Shiprock Agency 4-H Leaders Council to plan and implement various 4-H activities. There are six active clubs from Hanaadli, Upper Fruitland, Hogback, Shiprock, Red Mesa and Rock Point. Activities include the local Fair, annual retreat & workshops; Leadership conferences, after-school programs, meetings and presentations. A new 4-H community club in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona has been formed. Two 4-H youth attended the Intertribal Agriculture Council Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada with an all expense paid trip sponsored by IAC. Six youth and two chaperones will attend the 2011 Citizenship Washington Focus trip in Washington D.C. on June 12-18, 2011 with an all expense paid trip sponsored by Monsanto Seed Company. Airfare tickets were purchased and Congressional appointments made. Agriculture and Natural Resources: Programming continued with monthly meetings for Dine' Agriculture Inc. Board of Directors to plan and implement educational/research activities within the twenty communities of Shiprock Agency. The educational outreach programs are the Shiprock Agriculture Days, Native American Women in Agriculture conference, and Fall Agriculture Seminar. The research and grant funded projects include the Model Farmers Dissemination Research Project, Collaborative Forestry Restoration Project and the Shiprock Annie's Project. Technical assistance is provided to Dine Agriculture Inc. in the area of being in compliance as a nonprofit organization with the Navajo Nation; a fiscal agent for outside programs; and an affiliate of the Seventh Generation Fund. The Shiprock Farmers Market, in its sixth year, provides a marketing avenue for the local growers; and includes the State programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Senior Enhancement Nutrition Program. The University of New Mexico Anthropology class visited the Shiprock Farmers Market as a field trip. The local growers demonstrated native traditional food preparation with them. Cooking demos were performed of Blue corn mush, steamed corn and bundling of Navajo Tea. Educational presentations were conducted for the Grazing officials, Farm Board, and the Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD). A livestock master program was implemented bi-monthly with the grazing officials. Crop and livestock recordkeeping training was held quarterly at the various communities sponsored by the SWCD. Assistance was given to the Farm to Table organization to conduct the Southwest Marketing Network conference on the Navajo Nation; the Southwest Indian Agriculture Association conference; and Intertribal Agriculture Council Symposium. PARTICIPANTS: The FRTEP agent hosts 12 Shiprock Agency 4-H Leaders Council meetings with 15 leaders and members each meeting. Dine' Agriculture Inc. meetings hosted 14 with 10 participants. Three major seminars were conducted with a total of 476 participants. Quarterly meetings with the 60 farmers of the UNM Model Farmer Dissemination Project; Fifteen Shiprock Annie's Project native women farmers met for six weeks of intense training. Shiprock Farmers Market was implemented 24 times with 40 participants; District Grazing Committee meetings had bi-monthly trainings with 20 members. Soil and Water Conservation District members received quarterly presentations. TARGET AUDIENCES: Targeted audiences include: 4-H club members, leaders and parents; FFA chapter members; Shiprock Agency Community youth; Dine' Agriculture Inc. Board of Directors; Farmers; Ranchers; UNM Model Farmers Dissemination Project participants; Shiprock Farmers Market growers and consumers; District Grazing Committee members; Farm Board; Soil and Water Conservation District members. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Twelve monthly 4-H meetings have been conducted by the FRTEP agent. The local fair was conducted with a total of 78 participants. 4-H was promoted at the San Juan Chapter summer student program; Office of Dine' Youth program; and Teec Nos Pos Chapter. As a result, a 4-H club was formed at Teec Nos Pos chapter. All expense paid trips were made possible for two Navajo youth participating in the IAC Symposium; and six Navajo youth who will be participating in the 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus trip this summer for leadership experiences. Due to these leadership opportunities a couple of 4-H'ers have expressed majoring in Agriculture. The FRTEP agent hosted 14 monthly and special meetings with the Dine Agriculture Board of Directors. Three annual educational outreach programming were conducted for the year: Shiprock Agriculture Days (320 people in attendance), Native American Women in Agriculture (136) and Fall Agriculture Seminar (145). According to evaluation sheets using the Likert scale 75% indicated that they had received high knowledge from the presentations versus moderate or low knowledge. Some comments made were: "I enjoyed the indoor presentations and the outdoor demos much more;" and "It gives women a chance to gather and network." Three research and grant funded projects were implemented. The Model Farmer Dissemination Project in its last year had switched to the control group to be the treatment group on pesticide management targeting 60 farmers. The 120 farmers have realized the difference pesticide management makes on their farms. They had 50% more crop yield. Ten farmers who have seen the comparison want to be included next time if it is offered again. The Collaborative Forestry Restoration Project has constructed the nature walk along the San Juan River in collaboration with the Indian Health Service. With the removal of the Salt Cedar and Russian Olive trees there was room to implement a healthy activity for the community. The evaluation of the Annie's Project resulted in 71% of the native women farmers felt the training was most productive for them; 14% felt it was more productive and14 % felt it was moderately productive according to the Likert scale. Some comments made were: "It was a wealth of information and ideas;" and "Wouldn't have asked for anything more; good workshops." Six presentations were conducted at the Agency Grazing Official meetings on Manure Disposal, Llamas, Grantwriting, Range Management, First Aid and Wild Horse Roundup. Crop and Livestock Recordkeeping training were conducted at four chapters: Two Grey Hills, Hogback, San Juan, and Teec Nos Pos. 48 record books were distributed. The Shiprock Farmers Market continues into its sixth year. It begins in August and ends in October for 12 weeks Saturdays and Wednesday evenings. The growers increased to 40 from 35. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance and Senior Nutrition Enhancement voucher program were included for those eligible consumers.
Publications
- Masters, L., Teegerstrom, T., Livingston, M., Tuttle, S., Benally J., Moore, G., Farrel, G., Alden, E., Hiller, J.G. 2010. Creating Educational Materials. Evaluation and Recommendations on the Cultural Appropriateness of the Western Center of Risk Management Education Grant Program. Other Status.
- Masters, L, Tuttle, S., Livingston, M., Adolf, M., Moore, G., Benally, J., Crowley, T., Hiller, J.G. 2009. Extension Research Guidelines for North American Indian Tribal Lands. Published.
- Tuttle, S.L., Dambeck, A., Adolf, M., Masters, L., Livingston, M., Hunt Crowley, T., Benally, J., Alden, E. 2009. Indian Country and County Extension: A Comparison of Personnel Administration and Proponents of Community Support. Published.
- Tuttle, S., Moore, G.R., Benally, J. 2008. Process of Conducting Research on the Navajo Nation. UA-CALS AZ1472.
- Moore, G.R, Benally, J., Tuttle, S. 2008. The Navajo Nation and Extension Programs. UA-CALS AZ 1470.
- Moore, G.R, Benally, J., Tuttle, S. 2008. The Navajo Nation Quick Facts. UA-CALS AZ 1471.
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Progress 05/01/09 to 04/30/10
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Continue monthly meetings with the Shiprock Agency 4-H Leaders Council for planning and implementation of various 4-H activities such as the local Fair, annual retreat & workshops; promote 4-H through Health Fairs, after-school programs, meetings and/or presentations. Collaborate with the Tri-State Universities on 4-H programming in the northeastern portion of the Navajo Nation within the three states of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Continue monthly meetings with Dine Agriculture Inc. Board of Directors to plan and implement educational/research activities within the twenty communities of Shiprock Agency such as the Shiprock Agriculture Days, Fall Agriculture Seminar, Utah Navajo Agriculture Seminar, Model Farmers Dissemination Research Project, Collaborative Forestry Restoration Project and an annual retreat. Conduct capacity building of the organization for being in compliance with the Navajo Nation Business Regulatory Office; applying to the IRS 501(3)c status; and completing land withdrawal process for the Agri-complex infrastructure. Continue the Shiprock Farmers Market to provide a marketing opportunity for the growers and gardeners to sell their fresh grown produce directly to consumers at retail prices; promote the Farm to School program with the growers and gardeners as an additional marketing outlet; conduct educational outreach to the growers and gardeners such as the Scaling Up workshops. Continue working with the diverse group of women in conducting the 1st annual Native American Women in Agriculture conference in the Four Corners Region; and implementing the Annies Project in the Shiprock Agency. PARTICIPANTS: The FRTEP agent hosts 12 Shiprock Agency 4-H Leaders Council meetings with 15 people and 16 Dine Agriculture Inc. meetings with 10 participants. Three major seminars were conducted with approximately 400 participants. Quarterly meetings with the 60 participants of the UNM Model Farmer Dissemination Project; 10 Shiprock Farmers Market meetings with 35 participants; District Grazing Committee quarterly trainings with 20 people. About 200 people attend the 1st annual Native American Women in Agriculture Conference within the Four Corners Region representing seven tribes. TARGET AUDIENCES: Targeted audiences include: 4-H club members, leaders and parents; FFA chapter members; Shiprock Agency Community youth; Dine Agriculture Inc. Board of Directors; Farmers and Ranchers of the Navajo Nation, particularly those within Shiprock Agency (934 land use permitees and 1,201 grazing permittees); UNM Model Farmers Dissemination Project participants; Shiprock Farmers Market vendors and consumers; Farm to School planners; District Grazing Committee members; and Aneth Chapter members. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: There have been no modifications to the project.
Impacts
Twelve monthly 4-H meetings have been conducted by the FRTEP agent with one annual retreat. The local fair was conducted with an increase to the Jr. Livestock Sales, ($35,661.12). Workshops have been implemented during the Annual Retreat. The 4-H program was promoted at three community chapters targeting their summer youth (31). Participation in three health fairs was accomplished enhancing 4-H programs. An additional 4-H club was revived at Hogback Chapter. Two Navajo youth serve on the County 4-H Council and one Navajo youth participated in the 4-H Japan Exchange program. One Navajo 4-H club received several honor awards at the County level: The FRTEP agent coordinated/assisted with the following programs; also with help from the Board of Directors. Dine Agriculture Inc. application to the IRS for the 5013 status is 90% complete. The Land withdrawal process is 90% complete; finally received the data request from Navajo Nation Fish & Wildlife for the listing of threatened and endangered species so the environmental assessment can be completed. Dine Agriculture Inc. are now in compliance with the Navajo Nation Business Regulatory Office for the years 2004-2009; all that was needed was a balance sheet for those years. Sixteen meetings were conducted to implement educational/research activities. Three annual educational outreach programming were conducted for the year: Shiprock Agriculture Days (201 people in attendance), Navajo Agriculture Seminar (79), and Fall Agriculture Seminar (116). Six workshops were conducted at the Agency Grazing Official meetings on Agro-Terrorism, GPS, Premise ID, etc. Two research projects: Model Farmer Dissemination Project and Collaborative Forestry Restoration Project are on-going. The Model Farmer Dissemination Project has switched to the control group to be the treatment group on pesticide management targeting 60 farmers. The Collaborative Forestry Restoration Project has cleared 95 acres of Russian Olive and Salt Cedar trees along the San Juan River. The local FFA chapter students and 4-H club members planted over 200 seedlings of Cottonwood trees. With the FRTEP agents help, the Shiprock Farmers Market continued. The number of weeks was extended to include 12 weeks (every Saturdays); another day in the week was added, Wednesday evenings. The grower participation increased to 35 vendors. Implementation of the NM Women, Infant & Children Farmers Market Nutrition Enhancement and NM Farmers Market Senior Nutrition Enhancement voucher program was available for those eligible consumers. Two scaling up workshops have been provided for the growers and gardeners. The Farm to School Program is still being established. The FRTEP agent along with four committee members implemented the first annual Native American Women in Agriculture targeting women in the Four Corners region (215 attended). The planning stages were completed to implement the Annies Project targeting 20 women in Shiprock Agency.
Publications
- Tuttle, S.L., Dambeck, A., Adolf, M., Masters, L.S., Livingston, M., and Hunt Crowley, T., Alden, E., Moore, G, Benally, J, Farrell,Jr., G., Indian Country Extension: a Comparison of Programs in the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension System. 2009. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference, Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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