Seeking Hosts for Soil Health Workshops for New Mexico farmers and ranchers!
We are currently partners on a grant with NM Association of Conservation Districts, Holistic Management International, and Healthy Soil Working Group to build awareness and change behavior around soil health in New Mexico.
We will provide six workshops for farmers/ranchers across the state
Topics include soil physical/chemical/biological characteristics, in-field assessments, healthy soil principles, management options, and more!
Why host?
Hosts will receive a site visit by trained soil staff, large, laminated maps of their property, and be compensated for host fees. You will also build community around your operation, and hopefully meet new friends and colleagues!
Hosts will be expected to welcome 1-2 groups of participants (~25 each; but will vary depending on public health restrictions) for 1 day workshop(s), including access to restroom facilities and parking. Dates to be determined, based on the host’s and facilitators’ availabilities.
If you would like to be considered to host one of the on-farm, on-ranch workshops in 2021, please fill out this application.
Applications will be prioritized based on need for support, participation from Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers, and fit with the program’s goals.
- Identify as of Latinx, Chicanx, Hispanic, Tribal, Black/African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or mixed ethnicity.
- Obtained veteran status
- Have annual income at or below poverty level ($26,200 for a family of four)
- Identify as women or LGBTQ+
Qualified applicants from any background with strong applications will also be considered. The Quivira Coalition is strongly committed to supporting all ranchers and farmers who are practicing or wish to practice regenerative agriculture, which we define as agriculture that promotes soil, livestock, wildlife, ecosystem, and economic health.
Please contact Eva at eva [at] quiviracoalition.org with questions.