What You Should Know

The ARMP is a living framework, not a one-time solution. As conditions and priorities evolve, this plan will be reviewed, updated, and refined to remain responsive to the Navajo Nation’s needs.

  • Agricultural-Driven, No Predetermined Outcomes

    The plan will be shaped by community input. The first step is to understand current agricultural conditions, challenges, and opportunities through comprehensive community engagement and technical analysis. Tribal members will have multiple opportunities to provide input.

  • Building on Traditional Knowledge

    Information from previous agricultural studies and traditional knowledge will be incorporated, but the process will take a fresh, comprehensive look at current conditions and future opportunities. Community input is essential to developing effective, culturally appropriate agricultural policies.

  • Culturally Respectful and Inclusive

    The planning process will respect traditional protocols and ensure meaningful participation by elders and knowledge keepers. Stakeholders will be engaged regularly through multiple venues. Communities will receive information through websites, chapter meetings, newsletters, and social media.

  • Balanced Decision-Making

    Community input is one of several elements considered in developing recommendations. The Departments will also weigh technical data, traditional knowledge, regulatory requirements, and available resources to develop strategies promoting agricultural sustainability, economic viability, and cultural preservation.