North Leupp Family Farms

The overarching purpose of this project is to understand and implement the proposed food enterprise. NLFF is aiming to offer a regional operation to purchase from NLFF's farmers and others local/regional growers, provide necessary processing/storage and then market and distribute the produce throughout the community.

The ultimate purpose of this project is to (1) increase domestic production and consumption of locally grown food, and (2) create new market opportunities for local food producers to serve local food markets whether it is farmers markets or mobile markets. Moreover, this project will help leverage or build upon the existing economic viability of local food producers by providing training and technical assistance while retaining Navajo identity, tradition, and culture through promotion of farming and traditional food consumption.

The overall purpose of this project is to upgrade 55 acres of irrigation water pipes and drip irrigation system with new pipes, valves, and establish a micro-irrigation system that will conserve water as well as improve the soil. Presently, NLFF has an irrigation infrastructure that was installed in the 1980s and is worn and needs replacement. This Project will also create an opportunity for temporary local employment during construction while increasing the longevity of the Farm and its operations. This project will utilize the latest modern approach to water conservation while increasing the crop production using soil amending practices.