Publications

Program Highlights - Annual FRTEP program reports

2008

Veggies for Nevada Kids Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Nevada Gardening, Nutrition and Physical Activity, Youth and Families This program addresses the nutrition needs of Native American children and childhood obesity. Project goals are to 1) increase awareness of and exposure to a variety of vegetables and fruits,... University of Nevada 2008 Program Highlight Veggies for Kids
2008 4-H After School Program Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Wind River Agriculture, 4-H, Environment and Natural Resources, Gardening, Leadership, Youth and Families 4-H programs across the country have been offering youth opportunities to grow in citizenship, leadership, and life skills for decades. The four “H’s”, which stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health... Wind River Extension 4-H After School Program
Science Engineering & Technology Education Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Colville 4-H, Science and Technology, Youth and Families WSU Colville Reservation Extension promotes positive youth development through the development of 4-H clubs in each of the 4 districts on the Colville Reservation. In 2008, 4-H is committed to... WSU Colville Extension offeres 4-H science and technology education.
Riding Helmet and Rider Safety Education Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Colville 4-H, Youth and Families The Colville Tribal people have expressed a concern that there is a lack of horse knowledge among the area youth and this is important as horses are an important part of the Colvilles’ culture and... WSU Colville Extension offeres riding helmet and rider safety education.
Integrated Weed Control Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Colville Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Reservation lands are being over-run by non-native noxious weeds. The tribal people prefer to control weeds as naturally as possible and to be as safe and cautious as possible when utilizing... WSU Colville Extension offers integrated weed control.
Agriculture in the Classroom in Indian Country Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Warm Springs Agriculture, 4-H, Gardening, Youth and Families Tribal youth are being challenged today by modern lifestyles that detach them from natural resources and traditional agricultural understanding. In addition, the Warm Springs Tribal Council is... Warm Springs Extension brings agriculture to the classroom.
Weed Management Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Warm Springs Agriculture, Community Resources and Economic Development Noxious weeds continue to be a serious threat to the viability of western rangelands. Weeds can outcompete native plants, use water resources, and threaten native plant communities. The tribal... Warm Springs Extension facilitated a Weed Forum.
Creek Nation 4-H Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Muscogee (Creek) Nation Agriculture, Leadership, Science and Technology, Youth and Families The benefits of 4-H are well documented, these benefits include increased communication skills, positive self-image, moreeffective inter-personnel skills and increased public service. These skills... The Creek Nation assists Creek youth in taking advantage of the benefits of 4-H.
Livestock Record Keeping Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Jicarilla Apache Animals, Community Resources and Economic Development The need for tribal producers to keep good and accurate records is more important now than it has been in the past: With the increase in cost of production and low cattle prices, premise id,... Livestock Record Keeping workshops are conducted by Jicarilla/Southern Ute Extension.
Get Active Eat Healthy Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Fort Berthold Agriculture, Gardening, Nutrition and Physical Activity The Get Active Eat Healthy program addressed issues and habits that are contributing to an increased incidence of obesity and metabolic disorders among enrolled members and community members of Ft.... Fort Berthold Extension organizes the Get Active Eat Healthy program.
4-H Clubs Thriving in Northern Cheyenne, Montana Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Northern Cheyenne 4-H, Community Resources and Economic Development, Youth and Families The first challenge is to start a traditional 4‐H Club, maintain its members and projects through a 4‐H year, participate in county activities, complete record books and grow the club. The second... Northern Cheyenne Extension shows how to start a 4-H club.
4-H and Healthy Lifestyles on the Fort Peck Reservation Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Fort Peck Agriculture, 4-H, Community Resources and Economic Development, Leadership, Youth and Families Fort Peck Reservation Extension Program aims to address the needs for sustainment of traditional Assiniboine and Sioux values and practices. It also works to teach much needed life skills via 4-H... Fort Peck Extension involves youth in 4-H healthy lifestyle programs.
Back to Basics Gardening Nutrition and Education Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Fort Belknap Agriculture, Community Resources and Economic Development, Gardening, Nutrition and Physical Activity In FY2005, Fort Belknap Indian Health Service Unit’s Ten-Leading Causes of Direct Outpatient care are all diet related diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension and cancer. In FY2006 Montana Vital... Fort Belknap Extension offers the Back to the Basics gardening nutrition and education program.
Preserving Nutritious Foods and Food Safety Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Flathead Agriculture, Community Resources and Economic Development, Gardening, Nutrition and Physical Activity With the prevalence of diabetes in Native American people and obesity problems nationwide there is a need across the country and locally to increase availability of fresh, nutritious fruits and... Flathead Extension teach food safety and how to preserve local foods.
Junior Agricultural Loan Program Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Blackfeet Agriculture, Community Resources and Economic Development, Finances, Youth and Families There is an increasing decline in the number of youth on the Blackfeet Reservation that are interested in agriculture and carrying on the family ranch and farms. The main three reasons identified are... Blackfeet Extension educates youth through the Junior Agricultural Loan program.
Agriculture - Where It Begins Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Choctaw Animals, 4-H, Crops, Gardening The Choctaw tribe is located in central and southern Mississippi. The vast majority of tribal members live in rural areas where exposure to agriculture and many of the state’s natural resources are... Choctaw Extension gives youth experience with where agriculture begins.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Education Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Fond du Lac, Leech Lake Water, Community Resources and Economic Development, Environment and Natural Resources, Gardening, Leadership, Nutrition and Physical Activity, Youth and Families This program seeks to identify and map existing needs and available resources related to species of significance to A.Iculture and the quality of the environment related to supporting sustainable use... Fond du Lac and Leech Lake Extensions provide agriculture and natural resources education.
Advancing Horticultural Programming Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Bay Mills 4-H, Community Resources and Economic Development, Gardening, Nutrition and Physical Activity, Youth and Families The Michigan Federally-recognized Tribes Extension Project (FRTEP) seeks to support the health, well-being, financialindependence and cultural preservation of four Michigan Indian tribes through the... Bay Mills Community College assists tribes in advancing their horticultural programming.
Horsemanship Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Nez Perce Animals, 4-H, Community Resources and Economic Development The Nez Perce Tribe has developed its own breed of horse and horse registry. The horse is an important part of the Nez Perceculture and history and the Tribe owns over 50 horses. The Tribe wants its... Nez Perce Extension teaches basic horsemanship and horse care.
Planning for the Passing of Reservation Lands to Future Generations Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Nez Perce Community Resources and Economic Development The federal government recently passed new rules about how trust land can be inherited and many Indian people have not done estate planning and do not understand how land can be inherited. This... Nez Perce Extension holds class on Indian land estate planning.
Tribal Youth Weed Mapping and Noxious Weed Control Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Fort Hall Agriculture, 4-H, Environment and Natural Resources Noxious weeds include any plant of foreign origin that can directly or indirectly injure crops, natural resources, livestock, wildlife and/or the general public. Noxious weeds cost the Fort Hall... Fort Hall Extension teach tribal youth weed mapping techniques and noxious weed control.
4-H Seminole Indian Youth Livestock and Youth at Risk Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Seminole Tribe Animals, 4-H, Community Resources and Economic Development, Leadership, Youth and Families Native American youth are exposed to a number of “youth at risk” factors which may lead consequently to altercations with law Seminole Extension teached yoth about animal husbandry and raising livestock.
Record Keeping Training and Program Assessment for Native American Livestock Producers Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Navajo Nation Agriculture, Animals, Community Resources and Economic Development, Finances This program addresses the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service’s (CSREES) Strategic Goal 4:Enhance Protection and Safety of the Nation’s Agriculture and Food Supply. The... WIndow Rock Extension provides livestock record keeping training.
Shiprock Farmers Market Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| Navajo Nation Agriculture, Crops, Community Resources and Economic Development, Gardening Navajo farmers have difficulties in marketing their fresh grown produce. Though, the local flea market existed, they have relied on roadside stands. Most have parked anywhere near the main highways... Shiprock Extension helps farmers market their fresh grown produce.
Junior Master Gardening Internship Program Updated 2 years 10 weeks ago \| San Carlos Apache 4-H, Gardening, Nutrition and Physical Activity One of the San Carlos Extension's 4-H youth development programs is a Junior Master Gardening Internship Program called Building Bridges. Last school year 2007-08, the University of... San Carlos Extension provides a junior master gardening internship program.

Publications

2008