Tribal Extension Program News Today

In a critical response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Equity Commission Final Report, the Native Farm Bill Coalition co-chairs say the report doesn’t adequately address inequities in Indian Country. The 91-page Final Report (Report) has 66 recommendations to further advance and embed equity into policies, practices and processes at the agency. Only 11 of the 66 recommendations are specific to tribal concerns.

NESPELEM —Agriculture. Mining. Timber. Outdoor Recreation. Welcome to Okanogan County, reads a green sign as you enter north from Highway 20.

The program provides a $40,000 stipend to participants, based on an average of 32 hours a week, and will be hosted at the University’s Desert Farming Initiative

Program to help meet increasing demand for local produce and support new growers

BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension staff, faculty and partners were recently recognized at a spring conference in Billings. Sharla Sackman, MSU

BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension staff, faculty and partners were recently recognized at a spring conference in Billings. Sharla Sackman, MSU