Virtual Conference Agenda:
Tuesday, September 22:
9 a.m. – Welcome Address with Governor Michael Chavarria, Santa Clara Pueblo
NEW NMCGA Director Introduction – Jonas Moya, Executive Director NMCGA
A Discussion with the Far West Pueblo – Michael Kotutwa Johnson, Ph.D.
Resiliency through Native Pathways – Reagan Wytsalucy, USU Extension Assistant Professor
Where do I find ag numbers? – Longino Bustillos, New Mexico State Statistician, National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS)
Tax Issues for Tribal Producers – Ruby Ward, Utah State University Extension
Growing the Painted Horse Garden Box Program, creating strong food systems and good health – Suzanne Prevadale, USU Extension Associate Professor; Cassandra Manning,
Painted Horse DPP Director; Yvette Rea, Create Better Health Ambassador and USU Extension Master Gardener
Arizona Tribal Extension Update – Trent Teegerstrom, FRTEP Agent and Three Navajo Agents
COVID-19 Update, Drought Related Programs – Lisa Garay, NM District Director, Farm Service Agency (FSA)
You Can Grow Cover Crops – Daniel Bloedel, Resource Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Wednesday, September 23:
9 a.m. IAC Historical Overview – Ross Racine NAAF Board of Trustees and Former Executive Director of IAC
Fancy Blue Corn Pancakes Food Demo – Alana Yazzie, The Fancy Navajo Lifestyle and Food Blogger
Conclusion – Q&A Session All Presenters
Registration link: https://bit.ly/3hQvzIr