Workshops & Events



Growing Our Own

Soil Mixing & Seed Starting

 Workshop

Navajo farmers Felix Earle, of Red Earth Gardens, and Tyrone Thompson, of Ch’ishie Farms, presented the fundamentals of soil mixing for seed starting for our Native community. This was the first workshop of the year, it was finally warm enough to start planting. 

February 29th. 2024

Onion Workshop

Tyrone Thompson (Ch’ishie Farms) & Nate Etsitty (The Co-op) will co-present on onion planting and installing drip irrigation.

March 14th, 2024 

Chilies & Wall O' Water Workshop

Felix Earle, of Red Earth Gardens, and the late Tyrone Thompson, of Ch’ishie Farms, presented on chili transplant and using wall o' waters.

April 4th, 2024

Manure and Vermicomposting Workshop

Philecia Yazzie (Chi'shie Farms) and Artie Yazzie (AY Farm & Ranch) provided valuable knowledge on manure and vermicomposting using red wigglers, enhancing our community's agricultural practices. 

April 18th, 2024 

Mushroom Cultivation Workshop

Demetra Skaltsas shared her extensive knowledge on mushroom cultivation during a recent workshop at Tolani Lake Enterprises.

May 16th, 2024 

Collaborative Calendar 2024

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Hey there! Our collaborative calendar, made by Native-run nonprofits, is like our community's event hub. It helps us share resources, and valuable information! It's your go-to spot to see what's happening in our community—helping you join in, take part, and support the causes you care about. Plus, it brings us together, helping us work as a team to make a real difference in our Native community's strength and support.

Growing our Own with business, management, and administrative trainings that will grow your knowledge on how to build opportunities on Navajo