Trinity Resource Conservation and Development Council
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The Trinity Resource Conservation and Development Council will be expanding their activities and representation to Humboldt and Del Norte Counties and the Hoopa and Yurok Tribes in the near future. This Council is a conduit for funding sources (the Farm Bill) and technical assistance for the local area. A part of the process will be to establish a non-profit network organization under the Tribe's Business Codes that can serve as the link between the Tribal representatives and the grass roots Indian and non-Indian people of the Eastern Humboldt County communities. This is an emerging opportunity that can help us to move progressively toward the goals that many of you have been discussing, such as local self-reliance, economic localization, protecting and enhancing community values and strengths, etc.
Trinity RC&D Areas of Focus:
Forest Initiatives:
- Promote policies and projects that achieve sustained yields and multiple use of timber resources.
- Promote policies and projects that create and retain jobs, and support the community.
Community Development:
- Promote activities and projects that assist with the development of infrastructure, education and job creation/retention in Eastern Humboldt County communities, as well as Del Norte and Trinity Counties.
- Target projects and activities that assist young adults to stay in the community.
Agriculture:
- Plan and implement projects that promote agriculture opportunities, soil and water conservation, value added products, agriculture markets, and job creation/retention.
Recreation & Tourism:
- Promote projects and activities that utilize the resource of Trinity, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties to provide opportunities for recreation and the creation/retention of tourism and recreation-related jobs.
A Cooperative Working Agreement between the Natural Resources Conservation Service, US Department of Agriculture and the Hoopa Valley Tribe, together with The Hoopa Valley Tribe Public Utilities District for their cooperation in the Conservation of Natural Resources, roles and responsibilities.
Request for USDA Assistance for Farmers and Producers located on and near the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation, submitted by Daniel Jordan, Director of Commerce for the Hoopa Valley Tribe.
Activity No. 1
Commercial Kitchens/Food Handling Training-4 small commercial kitchens for food handling training programs for local farmers, producers and food businesses.
Activity No. 2
Farmer/Producer Support Activities-The scope of this activity will be developed once we determine how USDA can assist with providing materials and information. Local farmers in need for irrigation drip systems, trestles and other type of standing crop support systems.
Activity No. 3
Identification of Barriers -To develop an inventory of available agriculture lands, water and related resources, local zoning and land use procedures.
Activity No. 4
Produce Certification Processes-Tribal processes for organic certifications and prohibiting generically modified organisms from being produced within the Tribe's jurisdiction. Provide local farmers and producers with training assistance, Tribal organic and GMO standards, enactment of organic certifications.
Activity No. 5
Organize Local Farmers and Producers- Service network-The Tribe will work with framers, producers and related individuals to join together to establish a non-profit information sharing organization that will serve as a conduit for services and information to and from farmers and producers in remote areas of Eastern Humboldt County.
If you are interested in participating on the expanded Trinity/Humboldt/Del Norte County Resource Conservation and Development project, comment on the needs of local growers, producers, and processors or the recreational and tourism, expanding markets for locally-produced produce and products or share in the non-profit information sharing network for Eastern Humboldt County area please feel free to contact us.
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