what they call their work
what they do
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Tribal and Producer Education Forums 5 activities
- Agricultural Education and Training EventsHosts annual conferences and Livestock Field Days, offering technical sessions, workshops, and hands-on learning for tribal farmers, ranchers, producers, and youth on topics such as range management, climate adaptation, water conservation, and accessing USDA programs.
- Annual Agricultural ConferenceOrganizes an annual conference for tribal farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers, providing education, technical information, and networking opportunities for Native American agricultural communities. This conference has been held over 36 times.
- Annual Conferences and Educational EventsHosts annual conferences and educational events, such as the Livestock Field Days, for tribal farmers, ranchers, producers, and business owners. These events provide technical sessions, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities on topics like range management, climate outlook, farm loans, conservation programs, and veterinary services, including a dedicated youth program.
- Annual Conferences and Educational EventsHosts annual conferences and educational events, such as the Livestock Field Days, for tribal farmers, ranchers, producers, and business owners. These events provide technical sessions, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities on topics including range management, climate outlook, farm loans, conservation programs, and veterinary services.
- Livestock Field DaysHosts annual two-day Livestock Field Days, providing hands-on learning and technical sessions on range management, climate and drought outlook, farm loan and conservation programs, and veterinary services for tribal livestock producers and agricultural professionals. A dedicated youth program is also offered during this event.
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Agriculture & Wildlife Scholarship Programs 5 activities
- Agricultural ScholarshipsOffers annual scholarships, including the Dr. Roe B. Lewis scholarships ($2,000 each) for Native American college students studying agriculture or natural resources, and the Mario K. Marks scholarships ($1,000 each) for intermediate and high school tribal groups or individual students to promote knowledge of Indian agriculture and natural resources.
- Agricultural ScholarshipsOffers annual scholarships, including five Dr. Roe B. Lewis scholarships ($2,000 each) for Native American college students studying agriculture or natural resources, and five Mario K. Marks scholarships ($1,000 each) for intermediate and high school tribal groups or individual students to promote knowledge of Indian agriculture and natural resources.
- Agricultural Scholarships for Tribal StudentsOffers annual Dr. Roe B. Lewis scholarships ($2,000 each) to Native American college students studying agriculture or natural resources, and Mario K. Marks scholarships ($1,000 each) to intermediate and high school tribal groups or individual students to promote knowledge of Indian agriculture and natural resources.
- Dr. Roe B. Lewis ScholarshipsAwards five annual Dr. Roe B. Lewis scholarships, each for $2,000, to Native American college students (four undergraduate, one graduate) studying agriculture or natural resources to help with educational expenses. These scholarships have been awarded to students from various tribes since at least 2018.
- Mario K. Marks ScholarshipsOffers five annual Mario K. Marks scholarships, each for $1,000, to intermediate and high school tribal groups or individual tribal students to promote knowledge of Indian agriculture and natural resources. These scholarships have been awarded to students and groups from various tribes since at least 2007.
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Community-Wide Human Services Needs Assessments 4 activities
- Needs Assessment for Tribal CommunitiesConducts needs assessments to understand the specific support required by Tribal communities in the agricultural sector.
- Tribal Community Needs AssessmentConducts needs assessments to understand the support required by Tribal communities.
- Tribal Community Needs AssessmentConducts needs assessments to understand the specific support required by Tribal communities in the agricultural sector.
- Tribal Community Needs AssessmentConducts needs assessments to understand the support required by Tribal communities.
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Native Entrepreneur Support Services 1 activity
- Business and Infrastructure Development SupportProvides services such as business plans, feasibility studies, cooperative formation/development support, market studies, and infrastructure development to tribal communities.
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Leadership & Organizational Capacity Training 1 activity
- Community Capacity Building and Strategic PlanningCoordinates training events and hosts strategic planning meetings in communities, providing trained facilitators and educational materials tailored to specific needs, and offers free one-on-one technical assistance for federal grant applications.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Agricultural Workshops and Technical AssistanceProvides free educational workshops and one-on-one technical assistance to local ranchers, farmers, and producers on topics including rangeland management, climate adaptation, water conservation, invasive species control, and accessing USDA programs.
- Community Training and Strategic PlanningCoordinates various training events in communities, tailored to specific needs, and hosts strategic planning meetings, providing trained facilitators and educational materials.
- Technical Assistance and WorkshopsProvides free educational workshops and one-on-one technical assistance to local ranchers, farmers, and producers on various agricultural topics. This includes support for business plans, feasibility studies, cooperative formation, market studies, infrastructure development, and federal grant applications.
- Technical Assistance and WorkshopsProvides free educational workshops and one-on-one technical assistance to local ranchers, farmers, and producers on various agricultural topics. This includes support for federal grant applications, business plans, feasibility studies, cooperative development, market studies, and infrastructure development.
- Technical Assistance for Agricultural ProducersProvides free one-on-one technical assistance to local ranchers, farmers, and producers on various agricultural topics.
- Technical Assistance for Business and Grant ApplicationsProvides free, one-on-one technical assistance for federal grant applications and offers services such as business plans, feasibility studies, cooperative formation/development support, market studies, and infrastructure development.
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the money
who runs it
- Andrew Antone Sr — Director
- Brian Davis Sr — Director
- Chris Honohnie — Director
- Dorothy Sunna — Director
- Gerald Pablo — Director
- Homer Marks Sr — Director
- Joshua Albert — Director
- Michael Lejero — Director
- Trent Teegerstorm — Director
who they work with
- 501c3 Government — Registered as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, making donations tax deductible.
- Agricultural Research Service Government — Listed as a helpful government agency resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Funder — Supported by APHIS.
- Apex Applied Technology Partner — Listed as a helpful resource for program management and grant writing.
- Farm Service Agency Government — Listed as a helpful government agency resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
- Farm Service Agency (FSA) Funder — Supported by FSA.
- Inter Tribal Council of Arizona Government — Listed as a helpful government agency resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
- Intertribal Agriculture Council Partner — Listed as a helpful organization resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
- Intertribal Timber Council Partner — Listed as a helpful organization resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
- National Indian Carbon Coalition Partner — Listed as a helpful organization resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Funder — Supported by NIFA.
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Government — Listed as a helpful government agency resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
- Native American Fish & Wildlife Society Partner — Listed as a helpful organization resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
- Native American Rangelands Partnership Partner — Listed as a helpful organization resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
- Natural Resource Conservation Services Government — Listed as a helpful government agency resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
- Prescott Resort & Conference Center Partner — Host venue for the Livestock Field Days event.