activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 6
- Agricultural Equipment Rental Small Business Term Loan ProgramsProvides rental services for agricultural equipment, including tractors (New Holland T8 and T7), for tasks such as cutting, baling, raking, plowing, discing, and seeder drilling, with transport and fuel included.
- Hay Bale SalesSells hay bales produced by local farmers in the Tsaile and Wheatfields community.
- Heavy Equipment Rental Small Business Term Loan ProgramsOffers rental services for heavy equipment, including a Caterpillar Wheel Loader 924K for dirt removal and a Caterpillar 416F backhoe loader, with transport and fuel included.
- Solar Energy System Provision Off-Grid Solar Installation & TrainingProvides durable solar energy systems that deliver lighting and device charging capabilities for small homes.
- Tribal Plant Nursery and Greenhouse OperationsOperates a tribal plant nursery with a climate-controlled greenhouse and multiple plots at Tsaile Dine College Campus, and maintains a community-based greenhouse at the Dine College Land Grant Office for hands-on agricultural training.
- Water Infrastructure Development and Maintenance Community Irrigation System ManagementUndertakes improvements to community water hauling sites, installs new irrigation systems in farmlands, revitalizes earthen dams, and collects annual Operation & Maintenance fees to sustain irrigation systems.
capacity building · 1
- Farmland Revitalization and Support Water Conservation Education & TrainingSupports local farmers in revitalizing their farm plots, including a five-year project to bring 127 existing farmlands into production through improved water developments.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Agricultural Revitalization and Water Conservation agricultural_revitalizationThe organization supports agricultural revitalization by aiding farmers in restoring and maintaining farm plots, and by developing, promoting, operating, and maintaining water conservation systems to support agriculture and community activities. This includes improving irrigation systems and revitalizing earthen dams for livestock and sustainable food security, and utilizing farmland for mixed agricultural production to support community food access.
- Collaborative Capacity Building collaborative_capacity_buildingThe organization collaborates with the Tsaile/Wheatfields Farm Board to build organizational capacity and support farmers and ranchers, leveraging partnerships to strengthen community resources.
- Conservation and Education through Native Plant Revitalization native_plant_revitalizationThe organization uses a tribal plant nursery to grow native plants for conservation, restoration, and education, thereby revitalizing traditional Dine knowledge and practices.
- Fee-Based Infrastructure Funding fee-based_fundingThe organization collects operation and maintenance fees from land use permit holders to fund improvements to irrigation infrastructure, ensuring sustainable funding for essential services.
- Integrated Watershed Management and Community-Based Resource Management integrated_watershed_managementThe organization develops an Integrated Watershed Management Plan through data analysis, literature review, and inter-agency capacity building via community outreach and strategic meetings. This approach uses community-based planning to address water resource and rangeland management challenges.
- Peer-Supported Agricultural and Entrepreneurial Development peer-supported_developmentThe organization supports beginning farmers through peer collaboration to improve farming techniques and entrepreneurial skills, fostering a community of learning and mutual support.
- Renewable Energy Deployment and Capacity Building renewable_energy_deploymentThe organization collaborates with Living Energy Farm to deploy affordable and durable renewable energy systems in underserved communities. They also train local installers and build supply chains to ensure the long-term sustainability of solar energy projects without continued reliance on donations.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Chuska Farmers
A group of beginning farmers along the Chuska Mountains who receive support, workshops, and hands-on learning at a community-based greenhouse to enhance farming techniques, entrepreneurial skills, and access local markets.
Equipment Rental Services
Provides access to agricultural equipment like tractors and loaders for services such as cutting, baling, raking, plowing, discing, and seeding, primarily for the Tsaile/Wheatfields/Blackrock Community.
Living Energy Lighting and Charging Systems (LELCS)
In collaboration with Living Energy Farm, this program provides affordable and durable solar electric lighting and charging systems to low-income communities, trains installers, and establishes a supply chain for renewable energy.
Tribal Plant Nursery (TPN)
Establishes a climate-controlled greenhouse and plots at Dine College Campus to grow native plants for conservation, restoration, and education, aiming to revitalize traditional uses of native plants.
Watershed Management Plan
In collaboration with the University of Arizona and Dine College, this initiative studies water use and demand, develops policy recommendations for an Integrated Watershed Management Plan, and improves community water hauling sites.
Wheatfields Agriculture Project
A five-year project funded by the Navajo Nation Permanent Trust Fund to revitalize 127 existing farmlands, improve water developments, and assist ranchers with earthen dam revitalization and water development to build a healthy food system and strengthen the economy.
relationships · 19
who they work with
- American Indian Higher Education Consortium Partner — Partner in educational and agricultural development programs
- Dine College Land Grant Office Partner — Hosts the Chuska Farmers' community-based greenhouse and provides hands-on learning opportunities.
- First Nations Development Institute Partner — Partner in supporting Native agricultural development
- Greenstone Ag Consulting Partner — Consulting partner providing agricultural expertise
- Land Grant Office, Dine College Partner — Collaborative partner in agricultural initiatives
- Living Energy Farm Partner — Collaborates with TSAILE-WHEATFIELDS DINEH WATER USER to develop and deploy affordable, durable solar energy systems.
- NRCS, USDA Government — Government agency partner providing technical and financial support
- Navajo Agricultural Products Industry Partner — Partner in agricultural production and distribution
- Navajo Nation Fish & Wildlife Partner — Partner in natural resource and land management
- Navajo Nation Permanent Trust Fund Funder — Funded the Wheatfields Agriculture Project.
- Navajo Technical Energy Company Partner — Collaborative partner in energy and agricultural projects
- Navajo Transitional Energy Company Partner — Collaborative partner in energy-related agricultural initiatives
- Tsaile Dine College Partner — Hosts the Tribal Plant Nursery on its campus.
- Tsaile-Wheatfields-Blackrock Chapter Partner — Farming and ranching collaboration partner
- Tsaile/Wheatfields Farm Board Partner — Collaborates with TW-DWU to build capacity and support farmers and ranchers in the community.
- Tsaile/Wheatfields/Blackrock Farm Board Partner — Separate board entity with overlapping geography or operational coordination, listed on the same website.
- University of Arizona Partner — Co-hosted a watershed planning meeting led by the University of Arizona.
- University of Arizona Partner — Collaborates on studying, assessing, and understanding water use and demand in the community.
- local Farmers Partner — Collaborates with local farmers to produce and sell hay bales.