Progress 08/15/17 to 07/25/22
Outputs
Target Audience:San Carlos Apache youth and adults, youth at the San Carlos Adult Juvenile Rehabilitation Detention Center( BiyaaGozhoo Education Center), San Carlos School district, the 4-H members club, Mt Turnbull Elementary School, Mt Turnbull Academy, San Carlos School District, St Charles School, and Lutheran Church Peridot. Range Management Program San Carlos, Range Management clientele included the five San Carlos Cattle Associations, Tribal Ranch R 100, San Carlos Forestry Department, the San Carlos Bureau of Indian Affairs Branch, San Carlos Wellness Center, and the non-profit Nalwoodi Denzhone Life Center. Preschool program audience includes the 7 miles, Gilson Wash, Peridot, Bylas Head Start, the three Apache Childcare Centers, San Carlos Youth Home, Social Services, Rice Elementary School, and community members. Changes/Problems:FRTEP Agent continues to adjust program efforts to reach the community by adapting University and Tribal policies that can hinder successful program development. However, the agent continues to provide programs following COVID-19 guidelines and procedures. FRTEP Agent will continue to support community efforts to serve the community in areas that include shortage of water, PPE equipment, and food delivery as an additional effort to support families. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?In the program, implementation of the delivery of workshops included equine, livestock, food preservation, and food sovereignty activities. Additional funding and local partnership, FRTEP agent provide several topics that include: Drone technology, Livestock management protocols, Heard health, Nutrition livestock, handling your horse topic, Feed labels, Record Keeping, Vaccination, Aging, Colic, Invasive Species, Nutrition MyPlate, Food Canning, Food Preservation, USDA resources for rancher & Producers, Native Crops, Seed Saving, Beef Quality Assurance, Native crops planting and Food distribution efforts. For the agent, the professional development opportunities have included annual trainings on the University of Arizona campus, specifically the Extension conference, 4-H Common Measures training and the Arizona Agriculture Livestock Incident Report Team (ALIRT). Off campus opportunities included attendance at the Southwest Indian Agriculture Association Annual Conferences (2017-2022), Southwest Indian Agriculture Association Livestock field days Conferences (2017-2022), Intertribal Agriculture Council Annual Conference (2017-2021), and the annual FRTEP Professional Development conferences (2017-2021). Attended & was certified in the "Food Modernization Act" Food Safety & Security with the University of Arkansas. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Community resources are distributed via radio, newspaper, local vendors, leaders' emails, and word of mouth. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Goals for next year are to develop adapted fact sheet materials introducing native crops and facts sheets to submit do-it-your-self material for the local community. Provide training and workshops promoting land management practices and agriculture careers, and develop partnerships to serve communities in need of food sovereignty and sustainable activities. Ranchers and farmers were asked to provide feedback on resources provided: (Post-it Board and Conversations held during workshops for farmers and ranchers to speak/tell their stories of what they need). Feedback from the community from activities identified the following resources workshop producers and ranchers indicated they want to see more of. Markering for products, Native Crops, Food Preservation Workshops, More Youth hands-on activities in agriculture and Natural resources, Gardening for families, Supporting local farm market, More extension local resources, More tips on Equine Livestock Safet, More hands-on vaccination and activities for cowboys, Evaluating care of teeth in cattle and horse, More ways to identify toxic weeds, More BQA training at local facilities (i.e., their ranches), More labs for equine resources, Best practices for keeping track of record-keeping for horses and cattle, Keeping track of sick cattle by temperature and other methods, Want more opportunities for extension to do more training like this, Increased interest in hands-on equine opportunities.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
4H /Youth Gardening Program: Youth at San Carlos Detention Center, Mt Turnbull Academy High School. Mt Turnbull Elementary, Lutheran Peridot, St Charles School, Brave Alternative school, and 4H members participated in educational sessions focused on STEM activities. During events, the Youth learned gardening activities to produce crops using their land. Youth at participating locations learned about plant needs, plant parts, soil types, seed saving, planting season, water preservation, composting/worms, seed balls, drones and physical activity. Sessions focused on MyPlate and nutritional activities using the Junior Master Gardener curriculum. 4H members and parents participated in community activities fixated on growing food in their land to take home and provide to community members such as elders and families in need. 22 sessions are held each year. *The agent introduced gardening activities to early childhood centers using Grow It, Try It, Like It! curriculum. In collaboration with early childhood centers and additional resources, the agent was able to expand activities to reach centers that included 24 classrooms. 80-95% stated they had increased knowledge on these topics: Identifying fruits and vegetables, Tasting new foods presented because of gardening (polite tasting), Planting skills, and Know more about native crops. 60-79% stated they had increased knowledge about the following topics: - Exercise becoming actve Identifying plants, MyPlate, Increased literacy skills, Washing hands. *4-H clubs continued in collaboration with 4-H county agents to reach Youth in archery, gardening, STEM, and livestock activities. Youth were encouraged to develop their communication skills, do community service, leadership skills, record keeping, and participate in community restoration projects. 15 sessions held each year *Youth Development: Youth practicum events called Land Daze were held to reach Elementary, Middle, and High school students to learn about dairy, range, horticulture, and agriculture careers in a local farm, Nalwoodi Denzhone/Tribal Entities. Three summer sessions of 4hrs each year. Youth who participated in activities stated they liked the topic presented: Poultry 95%; Gardning (native, planting, etc.) 93%; Drone 96%; Compost/Worms 97%; Seed/Saving 98%; Seed Balls 98%; Dairy 96%, Archery 94%. Overall youth response: 79% of youth indicated they enjoyed the activities presented throughout the program. *Youth and Family: External funding was acquired to support additional youth activities that include Drone Technology and Family Literacy activities. Funding supporting additional activities CYFAR, and NAAF grant. Ag & Natural Resources: Horticulture/Producer:In collaboration with Nalwodi Denzhone Life Center/Tribal Entities, half an acre of land was established for garden demonstration and education. Traditional crops are planted to preserve seeds and educate and deliver resources to the San Carlos Apache Tribe community. Horticulture activities are focused on expanding services in poultry, livestock, and the future food market. Farm to School activities promotes more gardens, local growers, and native crops. Also, continue initiatives to support schools with playgrounds and families with planting activities each year. Range/Producer: Collaborations with the UA Range & Livestock Extension specialists and the cattle association resulted in workshops to assist community members with cattle, equine, and ag resources. Workshops provided sessions on financial management, Native Beef Program, Beef Quality Assurance, and emergency management planning. Equine & livestock topics focused on vaccination, nutrition, feed, body conditioning, biosecurity, technology, and equipment. During the educational sessions, provided hands-on activities that included demonstrations on what vaccinations tools to use, tagging, tail bleeding tips, testing for colic on a horse, and one-on-one sessions for qualitative feedback.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2021
Citation:
Farella, J., Orr, E., Curley, D., Bawden, M. K., Arias, J. M., & Dixon, A. (2021, October). Fostering Resilience Through Extension. 2021 Annual Arizona Cooperative Extension Conference. Virtual: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2021
Citation:
Farella, J., Moore, J. D., Arias, J. M., & Elliott-Engel, J. (2021). A Framework For Indigenous Identity Inclusion in Positive Youth Development: Proclaimed Ignorance, Partial Vacuum, and the Peoplehood Model. Journal of Youth Development, 16(4), 125.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2021
Citation:
Greene, E. A., Brawley, N. Q., Wright, A. D., Arias, J. M., & Beard, J. (2021). The How and Why of Calf Castration. Fast Track Video Publication. This video was made in response to needed resources for tribal ranchers in Arizona for a common ranching practice, castration of calves. This educational video discusses the reasons for castration as well as using a veterinarian to demonstrate two common methods ranchers use, with extra explanations on the anatomy and the processes.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2021
Citation:
Arias, J. M., & Greene, E. A. (2021). Reaching Tribal Ranchers in San Carlos Apache Tribe. Presentation (Juan Arias) at 2021 NACAA AM/PIC, 1.
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Progress 08/15/20 to 08/14/21
Outputs
Target Audience:San Carlos Apache youth and adults, youth at the San Carlos Adult Juvenile Rehabilitation Detention Center, San Carlos School district, the 4H members club, Mt Turnbull Elementary School, Mt Turnbull Academy, Brave Alternative School, St Charles School, and Lutheran Church Peridot. Range Management clientele included the five San Carlos Cattle Associations, Tribal Ranch R 100, San Carlos Forestry Department, the San Carlos Bureau of Indian Affairs Branch, San Carlos Wellness Center, and the non-profit Nalwoodi Denzhone Life Center. Preschool program audience includes the 7 miles, Gilson Wash, Peridot, Bylas Head Start, the three Apache Childcare Centers, San Carlos Youth Home, Social Services, Rice Elementary School, and community members. Changes/Problems:FRTEP tribal agent will need to adjust to COVID-19 restriction applied by University and Tribal Entity. Agent plans to address educational courses via virtual/online. Still, the majority of tribal communities in need of programing do not have access to the internet. Equipment or connection is not sufficient. FRTEP agents will continue to work with collaborators to reach families and or clients through other avenues and will consider implementing new strategies to help with programming. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?During this period, resource management workshops were held to educate and train community members in herd management, financial management, emergency plan management, data collecting, native beef program, Beef Quality Assurance resources. A total of 46 ranchers participated in receiving certification. Equine/livestock workshop was held to educate members on biosecurity, nutrition, forage, feed, vaccination, body condition, tail bleeding, followed by hands-on demonstration/ virtual and local resources. Training and workshops are held to help improve operations based on the needs and locations of farmers and ranchers. Training workshops provided early childhood providers in early child development, gardening techniques, nutrition, early literacy, and physical activity. Adults reached in the training help implement curricula in childcare centers. Also, horticulture training sessions are offered each year for community members in harvesting, seed preservation, standard planting methods, and traditional three sisters. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?We have published local newspaper articles, presented in person, visual displays, abstracts, and posters at the state, national, and international levels. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Goals include recruiting more youth to participate in youth development activities focused on gardening, agriculture, archery, traditional foods, careers, MyPlate, STEM training sessions, livestock/equine, and nutrition. Partner with local departments to expand youth development activities focused on education sessions to increase interest in Agriculture & Natural Resources. Develop original visuals to educate youth in Apache for education using media and virtual courses for COVID-19 restrictions. Work with extension specialists to provide more hands-on workshops and partner with a local veterinarian to establish a future program to support community members in cattle or equine. Develop a local resources book to provide for all cattle association sites. Following, work with the local department to increase domestic crop production and encourage establishing a farmer's market to support the rural business. Additionally, partner with FRTEP and Tribal leaders to provide virtual training sessions and or develop educational material for offsite meetings and education.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
(Priority 1) 4H & Youth Development: 4H Gardening Program: Youth at San Carlos Detention Center, Mt Turnbull Academy High School. Mt Turnbull Elementary, Lutheran Peridot, St Charles School, Brave Alternative school, and 4H members participated in educational sessions focused on STEM activities. During events, the youth learned gardening activities to produce crops using their land. Youth at participating locations learned about plant needs, plant parts, soil types, seed saving, planting season, water preservation, composting/worms, and physical activity. Sessions focused on MyPlate and nutritional activities using the Junior Master Gardener curriculum. 4H members and parents participated in community activities fixated on growing food in their land to take home and provide to community members such as elders and families in need. *The agent introduced gardening activities to early childhood centers using Grow It, Try It, Like It! curriculum. In collaboration with early childhood centers and additional resources, the agent was able to expand activities to reach centers that included 24 classrooms. Children at participating locations worked on six topics absorbed on introducing fruit and vegetables themed around a garden. Children and adults learned the importance of physical activity, healthy eating, literacy, and agriculture with enrichment activities provided throughout the year. *4-H clubs continued in collaboration with 4-H county agents to reach youth in archery, gardening, STEM, and livestock activities. Youth were encouraged to develop their communication skills, do community service, leadership skills, record keeping, and participate in fair events. *Youth development: Youth practicum events called Land Daze were held to reach Elementary, Middle, and High school students to learn about dairy, range, horticulture, and agriculture careers in a local farm, Nalwoodi Denzhone/Tribal Entities. *During Events, youth were asked if they like events/activities: Feedback: 78% said they liked or really liked Land Daze Ag events event, on topic 97% liked or really liked Archery activity, 90% liked or really liked planting, 89% liked or really liked compost (worm vermacomposting activity), 76% liked or really liked poultry exploration topic activity. Partners and extension plan to expand and provide more Land Daze Ag events activities in the future. (Priority 2) Ag & Natural Resources: *Horticulture: In collaboration with Nalwodi Denzhone Life Center/Tribal Entities, half an acre of land was established for garden demonstration and education. Traditional crops are planted to preserve seeds, educate and deliver resources to the community of San Carlos Apache Tribe. Horticulture activities are focused on expanding services in poultry, livestock, and the future food market. Additional funding was acquired through USDA to help facilitate the delivery of local foods to schools. Farm to School grant initiative established to help increase school interest and tribal leaders. *Collaborations with the UA Range & Livestock Extension specialists and the cattle association resulted in workshops to assist community members with cattle, equine, and resources. Workshops provided sessions on financial management, Native Beef Program, Beef Quality Assurance, and emergency management plan. Equine & livestock topics focused on vaccination, nutrition, feed, body conditioning, biosecurity. During the educational session, provided hands-on activities that included demonstrations on what vaccination tools to use, tagging, tail bleeding tips, testing for colic on a horse, and one-on-one sessions for qualitative feedback. Additional funding acquired Native American Agriculture Fund to help develop a resource for farmers/ranchers to increase food/product in their operations and increase proper management practices for land use. *Ranchers and farmers were asked to provide feedback on resources provided: (Post-it Board and Conversations held during workshops for farmers and ranchers to speak/tell their story of what they need). *Consistent feedback includes- Farmers considered Tribal Extension a valued resource in the community: Farmers and Ranchers value consistent connection with local leaders/specialists; Trust local resources to provide support and guidance, and information; More than half of the participants indicated that they had implemented Extension resources from previous training and workshops.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Farella, J., Arias, J. M., Carstens, R., Moore, J. D., & Jeffers-Sample, A. (2020). Project Essentials Livestock Fact Sheets, Small Stock Vol. 1: Cavies, Poultry, Rabbit. University of Arizona. [Authorship Type: Lead Author] [CALS Electronic Publication: No] [Peer Review Type: Blind Peer Reviewed].
The goal of the Bare Essentials sheets is to provide a basic resource for 4-H youth and families to get started in a new livestock project. Animal projects are a challenge and these sheets will help provide first steps and basic knowledge on your animals needs. These sheets should be utilized by families to foster a youths learning to learn skills. There are several key housing and feeding needs discussed, in addition to cost estimates for each type of animal. You will also see an additional resources and local resources section. The additional resources are links to examples within a greater body of resource material again this is not the end all source. The local resources section is very important getting involved in your local community will provide a young person with a rich body of knowledge and experience, and this is a great opportunity for young people to interact with peers and caring adults.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Farella, J., Moore, J. D., Arias, J. M., & Elliott-Engel, J. (2021). A Framework For Indigenous Identity Inclusion in Positive Youth Development: Proclaimed Ignorance, Partial Vacuum, and the Peoplehood Model. Journal of Youth Development. [Authorship Type: Co-Author] [CALS Electronic Publication: No] [Peer Review Type: Blind Peer Reviewed] [Percentage of Ownership or Responsibility: 15].
Indigenous youth are systemically underserved by 4-H and other positive youth development organizations. Many underserved First Nation communities in the U.S. could greatly benefit from programs that foster youth thriving, however these programs tend to be ineffective in creating culturally reflective spaces for Indigenous participants. In this article we argue that the Peoplehood Model should serve as a unifying model for the inclusion of Indigenous identity, and that cultural humility be firmly integrated into program design and assessment. We also propose that, to support Indigenous youth thriving, PYD practitioners must overtly create a partial vacuum that supports youth in creating program context and thriving.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Downer, B., Arias, J. M., Dixon, A. L., & Speirs, K. (2020). Listening to Podcasts with Young Children: A Parent Guide. UA Extension. [Authorship Type: Co-Author] [CALS Electronic Publication: Yes] [Peer Review Type: Blind Peer Reviewed] [Percentage of Ownership or Responsibility: 20].
Podcasts can be a great alternative to watching TV or playing video games. Podcasts are like radio shows, but you listen by streaming or downloading episodes to a phone, tablet or computer. Listening to a podcast with your children is a great way to learn and have fun together. While you listen, ask them questions, talk about what is happening, and explain what they are listening to.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Downer, B., Dixon, A. L., Arias, J. M., Alves, J. L., & Speirs, K. (2020). Screen Time with Young Children. UA Extension. [Authorship Type: Co-Author] [CALS Electronic Publication: Yes] [Peer Review Type: Blind Peer Reviewed] [Percentage of Ownership or Responsibility: 20].
Screen time (using any device with a screen, such as a phone, TV, iPad or tablet, PlayStation or computer) has become part of most family's everyday lives. This article outlines suggestions and guidance on ways to help make screen time a fun learning experience for your children and family.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2021
Citation:
Arias,J.M., Greene, E. A,(2021, June ). Barn Smart for Bioseccuirty in Apache. The University of Arizona Extension. (https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/horse-biosecurity-poster-apache.pdf) (Poster)audio translation submitted.
- Type:
Books
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2021
Citation:
Resource Book: Arias,J.M., Greene, E. A,(2021, June).San Carlos Apache Livestock/Equine resource guide. University of Arizona Extension Tribal Extension. (Resource Book update SCRUB curricula)
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Arias, J. M. (2020). Quick and Dirty: Extension in the Field San Carlos FRTEP. UArizona Cooperative Extension Annual Conference 2020. [Authorship Type: Sole Author] [CALS Electronic Publication: No] [CALS Publication Type: Website/Blog/Social Media]. Federally Recognized Tribal Assistant Agent in San Carlos Apache Tribe, talks
about resources offered to community members, including topics such as equine life cycle, business plan management, beef quality assurance, 4-H, and traditional gardening,and more.
- Type:
Websites
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Arias, J. M. (2020). Planting Spinach & Planting Spinach early childhood. NOPA Extension San Carlos Website. [Authorship Type: Lead Author] [CALS Electronic Publication: No] [CALS Publication Type: Website/Blog/Social Media]2 videos made and posted talking about MyPlate, plant needs, and how to plant for families.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2021
Citation:
Farella, J., & Arias, J. M. (2021, Spring). Cultural Relevance in Programming Strategies for Practice. Positive Youth Development Academy. Virtual: Program Leaders Working Group - Advancing the 4-H Thriving Model Task Force.
The cultural awareness breakout session will focus on practical identity inclusion in PYD programming. The hosts will introduce some essential elements of identity and culture and discuss practical program adaptation in different communities. Attendees are encouraged to share their own experiences and join a focused discussion on creating safe and inclusive spaces and preparing volunteers to be effective within different cultural settings.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2021
Citation:
Arias, J.M (2021, June). Food Availability, Harvest & Share. Virtual: Extension Program Webinar Series (https://extension.arizona.edu/garden-country-extension-webinar-series)
FRTEP Programs presented with collaborative partners. Work presented highlights collaborative effort to support food sovereignty, food safety, steps to successful garden demonstration and food availability at an affordable price for locals. FRTEP program supported in San Carlos Apache Tribe.
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Progress 08/15/19 to 08/14/20
Outputs
Target Audience:San Carlos Apache youth and adults, youth at the San Carlos Adult Juvenile Rehabilitation Detention Center, the Boys & Girls Club, the 4H members club, Mt Turnbull Elementary School, Mt Turnbull Academy, Brave Alternative School, St Charles School and Lutheran Church Peridot. Range Management clientele included the five San Carlos Cattle Associations, San Carlos Forestry Department, the San Carlos Bureau of Indian Affairs branch. Preschool program audience includes the 4 Head Start Preschools, 2 Apache Childcare Centers, 2 Childcare Readiness Centers, home-base provider, Social Services, and the Rice Elementary School. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?During this period, resource management workshops held to educate and train community members in herd management, financial management, emergency plan management, data collecting, native beef program, Beef Quality Assurance resources. Those who participated in the beef quality assurance 11 members were certified. Equine/livestock workshop held to educate members on topics that included biosecurity, nutrition, forage, feed, vaccination, body condition, tail bleeding, trich testing followed by hands-on demonstration. Training workshops provided for early childhood providers in early child development, gardening techniques, nutrition, early literacy, and physical activity. Adults reached in the training help implement curricula in childcare centers. Also, horticulture training sessions provided for community members in harvesting, seed preservation, standard planting methods, and traditional three sisters. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?We have published local newspaper articles, presented in person, presented visual displays, abstracts, and posters at the state, national, and international levels. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Goals include recruiting more youth to participate in youth development activities focused on gardening, agriculture, archery, traditional foods, careers, MyPlate, STEM training sessions, livestock/equine, and nutrition. Partner with local departments to expand youth development activities focused on education session to increase interest in Agriculture & Natural Resources. Develop original visuals to educate youth in Apache for educational using media and virtual courses for COVID-19 restrictions. Work with extension specialists to provide more hands-on workshops and partner with a local veterinarian to establish a future program to support community members in cattle or equine. Develop a local resources book to provide for all cattle association sites. Following, work with the local department to increase domestic crop production and encourage the establishment of a farmer's market to support the rural business. Additionally, partner with FRTEP and Tribal leaders to provide virtual training sessions and or develop educational material for offsite meetings and education.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
(Priority 1) 4H & Youth Development:4H Gardening Program: Youth at San Carlos Detention Center, Mt Turbull Academy High School. Mt Turnbull Elementary, Lutheran Peridot, St Charles School, Brave Alternative school, and 4H members participated in educational sessions focused on STEM activities. During events, the youth learned gardening activities to produce crops using their land. Youth at participating locations learned about plant needs, plant parts, soil types, seed saving, planting season, water preservation, composting/worms, and physical activity. Sessions focused on MyPlate and nutritional activities using the Junior Master Gardener curriculum. 4H members and parents participated in community activities fixated on growing food in their land to take home and provide to community members such as elders and families in need. The agent introduced gardening activities to early childhood centers using Grow It, Try It, Like It! curriculum. In collaboration with early childhood centers and additional resources, the agent was able to expand activities to reach centers that included 17 classrooms. Children at participating locations worked on six topics absorbed on introducing fruit and vegetables themed around a garden. Children and adults learned the importance of physical activity, healthy eating, literacy, and agriculture with enrichment activities provided throughout the year. 4-H clubs continued in collaboration with 4-H county agent to reach youth in archery, gardening, robotics, and livestock activities. Youth were encouraged to develop their communication skills, do community service, leadership skills, record keeping, and participate in fair events. Youth development: Youth practicum events called Land Daze were held to reach Elementary, Middle, and High school students to learn about dairy, range, horticulture, and agriculture careers in a local farm. Youth learned topics followed by hands-on activities focused on career-driven activities. Also, they were encouraged to learn what Tribal Cooperative Extension provides to the community. Additional funding was acquired to increase youth activities to explore careers in agriculture. Activities included hands-on learning, land preservation activities, and food sovereignty topics. Activities provided an opportunity to enhance partnerships with tribal leaders to expand services. Youth also responded to activities positively through a survey provided after events. Feedback: 75% said they liked or really liked Land Daze Ag events event,on topic 95%Archery liked or really likedactivity, 93% liked or really liked Planting, 93% liked or really liked dairy (ice cream making), 88% liked or really liked compost (worm activity), 75% liked or really liked range topic activity. Partners and extension plan to expand to provide more Land Daze Ag events activities in the future. (Priority 2) Ag & Natural Resources: Horticulture: In collaboration with Nalwodi Denzhone Life Center, a half an acre of land was established for garden demonstration and education. Traditional crops planted to preserve seeds, educate and deliver resources to the community of San Carlos Apache Tribe. Horticulture activities are focused on expanding services in poultry, livestock, and the future food market. Additional funding acquired through USDA facilities grants to expand service in the following year focused on housing youth, food facility, and or kitchen for food demonstration. Feedback from a Nalwoodi Denzhone Board Member re the food demo gardens and partnership: "Because of the relationship and partnership with Cooperative Extension, we connected with the public health department that helped develop a commercial kitchen at our non-profit Nalwoodi Denzhone." Collaborations with the UA Range & Livestock Extension specialists and the cattle association resulted in workshops to assist community members with cattle, equine and or resources. Workshops provided sessions on financial management, Native Beef Program, Beef Quality Assurance, and emergency management plan. Equine & livestock topics focused on vaccination, nutrition, feed, body conditioning, biosecurity. During the educational session, provided hands-on activities that included demonstrations on what vaccination tools to use, tagging, tail bleeding tips, testing for colic on a horse, and one on one sessions for qualitative feedback. Feedback provided opportunities for returning participants to provide data for future workshops. Equine/Livestock Resources workshop:20/20 evaluations completed. 31% of the respondents that had previously attended an UACE workshop named a management practice they had implemented based on knowledge gained. 37% of respondents listed a management practice they planned to implement based on what they had learned at the workshop. 10 participants indicated they have never attended a UACE workshop prior to this event. Equine LiveStock Resource workshop 2: 23/15 evaluations completed. 33% of the respondents that had previously attended an UACE workshop named a management practice they had implemented based on knowledge gained. 40% of respondents listed a management practice they planned to implement based on what they had learned at the workshop. 7 participants indicated they have never attended a UACE workshop prior to this event. Feedback: "Thanks for all your help in the recent workshop. The Resources workshop was well done and very informative. I got some good information from it that I will be using on our ranch. The next workshop is also very relevant to our cattle ranching operations."
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
Arias,J.M., Greene, (2019, October). San Carlos Apache Tribe Food Sovereignty. 2019 Native Waters on Arid Lands. Reno, NV: Tribal Summit NV Cooperative Extension (Presentation).
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
Arias,J.M., Greene (2019, December). San Carlos Apache Tribe FRTEP Programs. 2019 Indian Agriculture Council. Las Vegas, NV: Tribal Conference (Presentation).
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Arias, J.M., Fagerlie, D., Hall, A., Goseyu, T., Pilsk, S.,(2020, Feb). Invasive Weeds to Watch & Help Control in San Carlos Apache Tribal Area. USDA APHIS publish. (Poster & Brochure)
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Arias,J.M., Greene, E. A,(2020, Feb). Barn Smart for Biosecurity in Apache. The University of Arizona Extension. (https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/horse-biosecurity-poster-apache.pdf) (Poster)
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Arias,J.M., Greene, E. A,(2020, Feb).San Carlos Apache Livestock/Equine resource guide. University of Arizona Extension Tribal Extension. (Resource Book)
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Progress 08/15/18 to 08/14/19
Outputs
Target Audience:San Carlos Apache youth and adults, youth at the San Carlos Adult Juvenile Rehabilitation Detention Center, the Boys & Girls Club, the 4H members club, Mt Turnbull Elementary School, Mt Turnbull Academy, Brave Alternative School, St Charles School and Lutheran Church Peridot. Range Management clientele included the five San Carlos Cattle Associations, San Carlos Forestry Department, the San Carlos Bureau of Indian Affairs branch. Preschool program audience includes the 4 Head Start Preschools, 2 Apache Childcare Centers, 2 Childcare Readiness Centers, home-base provider, Social Services, and the Rice Elementary School. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?During this period, resource management workshops were provided to educate and train community members in herd management, financial management, emergency plan management, data collecting, native beef program, Beef Quality Assurance certificate. Those who participated in the beef quality assurance 11 members were certified. Also, equine/livestock workshop held to educate members on topics that included biosecurity, nutrition, forage, feed, vaccination, body condition, tail bleeding, trich testing followed by hands-on demonstration. Also, provided workshops for early childhood providers in early child development, gardening techniques, nutrition, early literacy, and physical activity. Adults reached in the training help implement curricula in childcare centers. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?We have published local newspaper articles, presented in person, presented visual displays, abstracts and posters at the state, national, and international level. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Goals include recruiting more youth to participate in youth development activities focused on gardening, agriculture, archery, traditional foods, careers, MyPlate, and nutrition. Partner with local departments to expand youth development activities focused on education session to increase interest in Agriculture & Natural Resources. Also, develop original visuals to educate youth in Apache for educational use. Work with extension specialist to provide more hands-on workshops and partner with a local veterinarian to establish a future program to support community members in cattle or equine. Develop a local resources book to provide for all cattle association sites. Following, work with the local department to increase local crop production and encourage the establishment of a farmer's market to support the rural business.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
4H & Youth Development (Priority 1): 4H Gardening Program: Youth at San Carlos Detention Center, Mt Turbull Academy High School. Mt Turnbull Elementary, Lutheran Peridot, St Charles School, Brave Alternative school, and 4H members participated on educational sessions focused on STEM activities. During events, the youth learned gardening activities to produce crops using their land. Youth at participating locations learned about plant needs, plant parts, soil types, seed saving, planting season, water preservation, composting/worms, and physical activity. Also, sessions focused on MyPlate and nutritional activities using the Junior Master Gardener curriculum. In addition, 4H members and parents participated in community activities focused on growing food in their land to take home and provide to community members such as elders and families in need. The agent introduced gardening activities to early childhood centers using Grow It, Try It, Like It! curriculum. In collaboration with early childhood centers and additional resources, the agent was able to expand activities to reach centers that included 20 classrooms. Children at participating locations worked on six topics absorbed on introducing fruit and vegetables themed around a garden. Children and adults learned the importance of physical activity, healthy eating, literacy, and agriculture with enrichment activities provided throughout the year. 4-H clubs continued in collaboration with 4-H county agent to reach youth in archery, gardening, robotics and livestock activities. Youth were encouraged to develop their communications skills, do community service, leadership skills, record keeping, and participate in fair events. Youth development: Youth practicum events called Land Daze were held to reach Elementary, Middle, and High school students to learn about dairy, range, horticulture, and agriculture careers in a local farm. Youth learned topics followed by hands-on activities that focused on career-driven activities. Also, they were encouraged to learn what Tribal Cooperative Extension provides to the community. Ag & Natural Resources (Priority 2): Horticulture: In collaboration with Gila county agent, a Master Gardener course provided during a six-week series focused on the San Carlos community. A total of 15 participants recruited and 12 graduated to receive a certificate. Also, a series of workshops focused on solar, rural business, crop growing, and gardening provided in collaboration with tribal partners and extension specialist. Range & Livestock: Extension Agent in collaboration with cattle association and Extension specialists' workshops were held to assist community members with cattle, equine and or resources. Workshops provided sessions on financial management, Native Beef Program, Beef Quality Assurance, and emergency management plan. Also, equine & livestock topics focused on vaccination, nutrition, feed, body conditioning, biosecurity. During the educational session, members were provided hands-on activities that included demonstrations on what vaccination tools to use, tagging, tail bleeding tips, testing for colic on a horse, and one on one sessions for qualitative feedback.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
Arias,J.M., Greene, E. A., & FRTEP Agents (2018, October). Arizona Federally Recognized Tribal Extension Program (FRTEP): Who, What, Where?. 2018 FRTEP National Conference. Oklahoma
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
Arias,J.M., Greene, E. A., & FRTEP Agents (2018,2019 August). Arizona Federally Recognized Tribal Extension Program (FRTEP): Who, What, Where?. 2018 & 2019 Bringing the Heart of Extension To Our Communities. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
Arias,J.M., Greene, E. A., (2019, August). Creating Opportunities for Apache Ranchers: an Esip Project. 2019 Bringing the Heart of Extension To Our Communities. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
Arias,J.M., Greene, E. A., (2019, August). Reconnect Tribal Youth to Agriculture and Natural Resources: An Esip project. 2019 Bringing the Heart of Extension To Our Communities. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
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Progress 08/15/17 to 08/14/18
Outputs
Target Audience:San Carlos Apache youth and adults, youth at the San Carlos Adult Juvenile Rehabilitation Detention Center, the Boys & Girls Club, the 4H gardening club, Mt Turnbull Elementary School, and St Charles School. Range Management clientele included the five San Carlos Cattle Associations, San Carlos Forestry Department, the San Carlos Bureau of Indian Affairs branch. Preschool program audience includes the 4 Head Start Preschools, 2 Apache Childcare Centers, Youth Home, 2 Childcare Readiness Centers, 2 home-based caregivers, Social Services, and the Rice Elementary School. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?We have conducted workshops and technical assistance to Cattle Association Board members and staff, and tribal professionals in the areas of cattle and range management and provided resources to the associations for range monitoring data collection. In collaboration with Gila County Specialist, we have assisted in conducting and starting range monitoring data collection projects. The University Cooperative Extension provided workshops for early childhood providers in early child development, gardening techniques, nutrition, early literacy and physical activity. Early childhood providers reach included an estimate of 40 adults from Apache child Care, Youth Home, Head Start, and Child Readiness staff at San Carlos Apache Reservation. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?We have published local newspaper articles, presented in person, presented visual displays, abstracts and posters at the state, national, and international level. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Goals for the new project year include expanding our 4-H Youth Development programs on the San Carlos Reservation. We plan to recruit 4-H leaders and help those leaders start at least one 4-H club per year; continue preschool programming aimed at increasing nutrition, gardening, and physical activity and work more with youth-adult partnerships in the livestock and gardening areas, as well as to expand gardening opportunities in the community. The Extension plans to collaborate with other specialists to provide range, animal science and stem resource/opportunities in the community of San Carlos. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension San Carlos Apache Extension office will continue working with United Way of Tucson Southern Arizona to provide services and reach early childhood providers in the San Carlos community though agriculture activities for fiscal year starting on July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
4H Youth (Priority 1): 4H Gardening Program: The youth at the Rehabilitation and Detention Center, the Boys & Girls Club, the Life Center, Mt Turnbull Elementary, Rice Elementary, and 4H members learned about what creates a successful garden, preparing a garden and weeding, building irrigation systems, soils and soil amendments, planting seeds, transplanting container stock, plant identification, plant needs, plant processes, plant growth, composting/worms, plant propagation, and controlling garden pests/weeds. Participants will be encouraged to take harvest home and provide extras to Adult Center for the elderly at San Carlos Apache Reservation as a community project. Participants also learned about natural resources ecology and career opportunities. 4H members helped implement the life center garden by planting and setting up the garden as their community project. Have continued the collaboration on the First Things First Nutrition/Obesity/Physical Activity grant to expose children to nutrition themed around a garden. The grant has allowed the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension to expand relationships in the community and promote other programs. At least 20 preschools/faith based classrooms and one home childcare provider implemented literacy, healthy eating, and gardening activities. Trainings were provided on Empower Plus- Healthy Eating, MyPlate and Grow It, Try It, Like It! curriculums for providers. Participants included two Apache Child Care centers, two Child Readiness centers, four Head Start centers with two sessions each, Rice Elementary preschool, San Carlos Social Service and one Home Care provider. Participants were provided with curricula incentive workbooks and established or continued a garden at their location. Children and adults learned the importance of physical activity, healthy eating, literacy and agriculture (Grow It, Try It, Like It!) with enrichment activities provided throughout the year. In addition, the San Carlos office has collaborated with Graham, and Pinal County to deliver oral and developmental screenings in the community 4H Archery: A new 4H archery club started to recruit young adults and inspire new leaders to be part of the Extension programs. The Extension is teaching young children how to use recurve bows, to learn good sportsmanship, history of archery in their community, and leadership. Ag & Natural Resources (Priority 2) Livestock and Range Monitoring: The San Carlos Extension staff worked with outside specialist to deliver livestock training workshops for cattle association members. In addition, the San Carlos Extension staff worked with a range specialist to assist in range monitoring and provide resources for plant data collection. Meetings and workshops are scheduled with local ranchers, and the San Carlos Apache Cattle associations to develop a cattle and range management program to deliver a livestock and finance workshop for community members.
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