Progress 09/01/23 to 08/31/24
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience is the Walker River Reservation. Changes/Problems:We have had staffing turnovers and we are looking at different way to stablize staffing. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Opportunities for professional development training were made available through the Nevada Tribal Food Summit in Fallon Nevada. There is also training in hoop house management. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?We are currently working with the Walker River Paiute Tribe to redesign the project under the project objectives. The Tribe wants more agriucltural programming. We will be bringing in crop expertise for local food and alfalfa and cattle. The tribal council wants to be integrated into this process. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We will work with the Tribe to continue the Veggies for Kids and Veggies for Seniors program, and to bring online additional agricultural education programming.
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What was accomplished under these goals?
The FRTEP project on the Walker River reservation focuses on agriculture, youth development, and senior health and wellness. The reservation outreach specialist is Mandy Glazier. Glazier resigned her employment and Amy Kennison was hired. The FRTEP project works with the Walker River Food Sovereignty Project; several youth development programs; Veggies for Seniors; and statewide participation in the Nevada Tribal Advisory Council. The Walker River FRTEP office is located at Schurz Elementary School. The program operates out of its own classroom at the reservation school. Below are descriptions of the individual programs: Veggies for Kids The Veggies for Kids program objectives directly support healthy eating, by promoting intake of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, water, appreciation and use of healthy traditional Native American foods. The program introduces vegetable growing concepts and experiences. This is an in-school program was provided to kindergarten student at Schurz Elementary School. Students learn how to eat well and experience growing their own vegetables in the school hoop house. There are 12 lessons on the different food groups as described in the USDA MyPlate in an easy to understand context for the youth. Near the end of the lessons, students participate in hands-on activities that teach them how to prepare and cook certain meals that incorporate the MyPlate food groups. For the program year, the Veggies for Kids program on the Walker River Reservation conducted lesson at community events and in one-shot programming. Veggies for Seniors The program delivers fresh fruits and vegetables to reservation seniors to increase access to fresh food. The program provides weekly deliveries and provided recipes so that seniors have the opportunity to eat healthier. The program outreach coordinator delivers the food to the seniors and and in each bag is fruits, vegetables and a recipe on how to prepare the food that is being delivered. They also education the seniors on how to utilize the fresh food. The program delivers every other week from August through December, and February through June.
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Progress 09/01/22 to 08/31/23
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience are tribal members and residents on the Walker River reservation. Changes/Problems:The biggest setback was hiring a Walker River Tribal member in the outreach specialist position. This occured in July 2023 and the project should move forward rapidly to meet objectives. There is an intention to hire one more position to work with livestock producers. We also are considering new office space with Tribal facilities. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Opportunities for professional development training were made available through the Nevada Tribal Food Summit in beautiful Lake Tahoe. The training was offered from May 31, 2023 to June 2, 2023. Examples of food sovereignty in Indian Country were shared with all of us. This allowed us to share ideas and learn from each other. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?We have met with tribal staff and will give a review to the tribal council in August 2023. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The project will hire additional staff to assist producers. Glazier will focus on youth development and senior programs with the hoop house, veggies for kids, and veggies for seniors. A youth day-camp was implemented in July 2023.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
There was a search for a new FRTEP Outreach Specialist for the Walker River Reservaiton. Mandy Glazier was on board in a temporary position and accepted the Outreach Specialist position in July 2023. Taylor Odaye was a temporary hire in 2022 to assist with 4-H camp and youth programs, and implement programs with tribal producers. Walker River FRTEP Project The FRTEP project on the Walker River reservation focuses on agriculture, youth development, and senior health and wellness. The reservation outreach specialist is Mandy Glazier. The FRTEP project works with the Walker River Food Sovereignty Project; several youth development programs; Veggies for Seniors; and statewide participation in the Nevada Tribal Advisory Council. The Walker River FRTEP office is located at Schurz Elementary School. The program operates out of its own classroom at the reservation school. Below are descriptions of the individual programs: Programs Veggies for Kids The Veggies for Kids program objectives directly support healthy eating, by promoting intake of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, water, appreciation and use of healthy traditional Native American foods. The program introduces vegetable growing concepts and experiences. This is an in-school program was provided to kindergarten student at Schurz Elementary School. Students learn how to eat well and experience growing their own vegetables in the school hoop house. There are 12 lessons on the different food groups as described in the USDA MyPlate in an easy to understand context for the youth. Near the end of the lessons, students participate in hands-on activities that teach them how to prepare and cook certain meals that incorporate the MyPlate food groups. For the 2023 program year, the Indian Land Tenure funding was used to replace the Snap Ed funding used in previous years to operate the Veggies for Kids program on the Walker River Reservation. Our program is planning to continue when we are able. Veggies for Seniors The program delivers fresh fruits and vegetables for up to 13 weeks to reservation seniors. The program provides weekly deliveries and provided recipes so that seniors have the opportunity to eat healthier. The program outreach coordinator delivers the food to the seniors and and in each bag is fruits, vegetables and a recipe on how to prepare the food that is being delivered. Evaluation results in Mineral County show that seniors, over 65 years-old, eat better and have better health if they have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. 4-H Summer Camp Nevada offers three area camps (Western, Central/Northeast, and Southern) at the Nevada State 4-H camp in Lake Tahoe. Each camp is planned, organized, and staffed by each area's Extension 4-H staff and volunteers. Teens are selected and trained to be counselors at each camp. Both residential and day camps provide educational programming to youth annually through hands-on, experiential learning. Leadership skills that are given major emphasis in Nevada's 4-H camping program include: • Understanding self and character-building skills • Communicating and relating to others • Problem solving and decision making • Managing resources • Working with others • Environmental stewardship 4-H camping is cooperative group living that focuses on the individual's social, spiritual, mental, and physical development for both boys and girls. Since 4-H camping is educationally focused, it is recognized as a method by which to deliver 4-H programming. These camps involve trained professional staff, as well as highly skilled adult and teen volunteers in working with and supervising all campers.
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