Sustainable Agriculture More than 14,000 Hopi and Navajo ranchers and farmers Nearly 19 million acres of land Tens of thousands of acre-feet of surface.

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Sustainable Agriculture More than 14,000 Hopi and Navajo ranchers and farmers Nearly 19 million acres of land Tens of thousands of acre-feet of surface waters run off every year into the Colorado River Tens of thousands of cattle, sheep, goats and horses on sparse rangelands

Goals Revitalize cultural values and practices of agriculture Restore the Land, Waters, Plants, Animals and People to Health and Wholeness

Opportunities Expand respectful community dialogue and partnerships Sustain and revitalize cultural values, teachings and practices of farming and ranching Empower and mentor youth with knowledge, skills, tools, and access to land and water Conserve and restore soil, water, plants, wildlife, and watershed health Learn and understand and share basic water knowledge -- identify, develop and manage reliable water supplies and quality Add value to crops and livestock through local processing and niche marketing owned and managed by farmers and ranchers.