October 7, 2026: Tribal Agriculture: Preparing the Future

Dr. Kotutwa Johnson, Assistant Professor, School of Natural Resources and the Environment, Indigenous Resilience Center, University of Arizona

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 3:00-4:00 pm, Koffler Great Room at ASA and Zoom

In this presentation, Dr. Johnson discusses the current state of tribal agriculture in Arizona. Besides its obvious economic importance, he addresses its vital role in tribal culture, identity, and health. To illustrate these points, he shares examples of the work currently taking place on Arizona’s tribal lands. In his conclusion, he shares his outlook for the future of tribal agriculture. Part of its success, he believes, depends on the tribes’ partnership with local communities.