2024 USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services

Our goal is to bridge cultural understandings of stewardship, address priority resource concerns, and increase access to USDA programs through educational training and outreach. These sessions are designed to provide knowledge and resources for those interested in learning about land stewardship. Please note: These are strictly educational opportunities—we are not making any immediate decisions, changes, or working on the land at this time.

These sessions build on each other as a series, starting with the basics and moving into hands-on learning and support. Attending all three helps participants get the most out of the program.

• Diné Traditional Stewardship (DTS) Sessions – One-day sessions in the Navajo language, focused on traditional land stewardship for ranchers and grazing permittees.

•  Natural Resource Stewardship (NRS) Workshops – Three-day bilingual trainings to help Native ranchers identify, evaluate, and address natural resource concerns.

•  Technical Assistance (TA) Sessions – Follow-up support to guide participants in understanding next steps for conservation planning and available resources.

Training Schedule