EVENTS

Upcoming Events and Workshops

 The events listed below are hosted by Native Climate, our partner organizations, and others working on climate adaptation and tribal issues. If you have an event which you would like included on this list, please contact our communications coordinator, [email protected].

 

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NIFA Grants Support Technical Assistance Workshop

Hosted virtually on March 4-8, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central

Following on the success of the first such workshop in 2023, NIFA is hosting another Grants Support Technical Assistance Workshop to support prospective applicants and other stakeholders interested in grants development and/or grants management.  

The 2024 workshop — which will be held daily from March 4-8, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central — will focus on advancing knowledge shared at the 2023 event by responding to attendee questions and discussing funded projects to explain the breadth and scope of NIFA programs. A detailed agenda will be shared before the meeting.

The focus of each day is as follows:  

  • March 4: Accessing NIFA Web Resources on Grants Development and Grants Management
  • March 5: Overview of Major NIFA Programs  
  • March 6: Opportunities for Selective NIFA Applicants (Groups)
  • March 7: Learning Moments from Grants Management
  • March 8: Reporting and Related Topics  

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2024 Extension Risk Management Education National Conference

Hosted in Salt Lake City on Apr 9-11, 2024.

The 2024 Extension Risk Management Education National Conference will bring together public and private sector educators, crop insurance agents, lenders, and other agricultural professionals to share ongoing and emerging successful risk management education efforts that target agricultural producers and their families. Conference participants will learn about what is working to help producers effectively manage the financial, production, marketing, legal and human risks associated with their agribusinesses. This conference will be held in-person in Salt Lake City on April 9-11, 2024.

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Native Climate Working Group Meetings

 On Zoom, third Tuesday of each month

Native Climate Working Group (NCWG) is a forum for Tribal Extension leaders, agriculture producers, and youth educators to come together with federal agency partners to learn about seasonal and long-term climate trends and to discuss how climate extremes are impacting Tribal agriculture, economies, and well-being.

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Recordings for past events

Missed a webinar or meeting posted here?  When possible, links to recordings and event descriptions will be posted here.

Native Climate Working Group

Access information about all of our past sessions, along with recordings and slides, by following this link: Native Climate Working Group

River of Renewal: 2023 Monthly Indigenous Film Series

The International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management has organized monthly showings of films highlighting different resource issues: this one is a 2009 documentary focusing on the Klamath river, a newly relevant issue as the dam is scheduled to be removed in 2023.  Watch the film here: River of Renewal

MONTANA AGROCLIMATE WORKSHOP FOR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY PROFESSIONALS

Access the slide deck on climate in Montana from Kyle Bocinsky of the Native Climate Office here: AgroClimate_Presentation