Research Project: Supporting Career Pathways for Indigenous Agriculture

Location: Range Management Research

Project Number: 3050-12610-001-045-S
Project Type: Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Jul 1, 2023
End Date: Aug 31, 2026

Objective:
Build climate and Indigenous resilience by supporting Native American student interns interested in Indigenous food systems and the Regenerative Food Systems Certificate at Fort Lewis College.

Approach:
Support agricultural internships for Native American students as part of the Regenerative Food Systems Certificate. Selected students will work with an academic advisor on an agriculture-related internship. Students will report on their internship experience via existing Southwest Climate Hub or Fort Lewis College media opportunities.