

WESTERN
WESTERN REGION
Padgley Gonzales, Technical Assistance Specialist
Scheduling at: https://calendly.com/iac-padgley
Photos
Youth getting the experience in the garden.
Alfalfa production is very common in the western region, producers and tribes take part in the production to feed local livestock and to ship overseas.
Youth getting the experience in the garden.
American Indian Foods Producers
Resources
Quick Links to USDA & Extension Websites
Arizona
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University of Arizona Cooperative Extension: https://extension.arizona.edu/
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UA Cooperative Extension Tribal: https://extension.arizona.edu/tribal-extension
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AZ Farm Service Agency: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Arizona/index
Utah
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Utah State University Cooperative Extension: https://extension.usu.edu/
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UT Farm Service Agency: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Utah/index
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UT NRCS: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/ut/home/
Soil Health & Resource Management
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Principles of Cover Cropping for Arid and Semi-arid Farming System
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This publication summarizes cover crop options along with benefits and challenges to their adoption in arid and semi-arid environments, including New Mexico.
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University of Arizona Cooperative Extension (Hopi) - Gardening Videos:
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https://extension.arizona.edu/hopi-tribal-extension-online
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Gardening tips for arid regions
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Native American Seeds Program allows for self identifying American Indians to request traditional heirloom seeds at no cost.
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USDA NASS- Ag Census, be counted!- https://www.agcounts.usda.gov/static/get-counted.html