Completed Project Report


Risk Management Education for Native American Farmers and Ranchers

  • Award Amount: $50,000
  • Regional Center: Western Extension Risk Management Education Center
  • Grant Program: 2019 Education Projects
  • Project Director: Ruby Ward
  • Email: ruby.ward@usu.edu
  • Organization: Utah State University

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Project Overview

This project addressed the Native American (NA) agricultural producers in the West facing financial risk and seeking to modify their operations to improve profit.   Programming was culturally appropriate and incorporate unique jurisdictional issues that cause increased regulatory risk for NA.  Rather than focusing adoption of a single production practice, this project improved risk analysis and decision-making skills to enable ongoing changes creating long-term economic viability for their operation.  The project enabled producers to thoughtfully consider any changes to their operation both positive and negative.  Producers gained a skill set to conduct a thorough analysis of their existing situation, map out alternatives and develop a course of action best suited for their situation.  
Programming included 1) local workshops, 2) presentations at conferences, 3) focused webinar and tool on Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program for Tribal Producers and 3) an online webinar series “Financial Health For Tribal Producers”.

Number of Participants: 210

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