The Pueblo of Cochiti Agricultural Advancement Project seeks to reinstate traditional farming practices to enhance agricultural yield and expand the capacity of the Agricultural Department by developing 300 acres of currently unused reservation farmland. Managed by the Pueblo of Cochiti Natural Resources Department and the Agricultural Collective, this initiative addresses the community’s food sovereignty challenges due to poverty. The project’s key objectives include conducting a comprehensive community needs assessment through a GAP analysis, preparing agricultural acreage with soil testing, seed and fertilizer procurement, and establishing a seed bank. A farming education initiative will also train local youth and the Agricultural Committee in essential agricultural techniques and risk management strategies. A supply chain analysis will identify inefficiencies in transportation and distribution, ultimately leading to establishing a Tribal Agricultural Enterprise to foster economic sustainability and implement a circular economy that benefits the Pueblo of Cochiti community. By accomplishing these objectives, the project aspires to strengthen the Tribal economy while providing community members access to fresh, local food, thereby improving overall well-being and self-sufficiency.
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The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) provides grants to eligible organizations for business assistance, agricultural education, technical support, and advocacy services to support Native farmers and ranchers.
The charitable trust was created by the settlement of the landmark Keepseagle v. Vilsack class-action lawsuit. NAAF is the largest philanthropic organization devoted solely to serving the Native American farming and ranching community.