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Job Opportunity: Cultural Ambassador

This position will help develop culturally appropriate outreach to increase awareness and participation in free natural resource programs for Snohomish Latino Farmers. They will help identify linguistic and cultural barriers, ensuring that natural resource conservation programs are accessible to farmers and historically underserved populations. The Cultural Ambassador will work with Snohomish Conservation District staff for 10 - 12 months.

Connecting with Latino Farmers & Agriculture Workers

The Snohomish Conservation District (SCD) is excited to launch the Equity in Conservation program. This program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The Equity in Conservation program will help support our efforts to engage with Latino and Spanish-speaking farmers and agricultural workers in Snohomish County and Camano Island.

Practice Highlight: Reciprocity

Humans are viewed as an essential part of the ecosystem and have an important role in maintaining ecological balance. Some aspects of reciprocity are familiar to Western science and fall under the general umbrella of land tending. For example, a gatherer engages in pruning, aerating the soil, assisted species migration, etc. while hunters cull herds to prevent overgrazing.

The Original Agroforesters: In Conversation with Lindsey Crofoot, MNR

Indigenous Educator, Lindsey Crofoot, enrolled member of the Tlingit and Haida Tribes of Alaska from the Xutznoowu tribe, Deisheetaan clan and Colville Okanogan descendant, had a direct tie to the land from an early age. However, the many hours she spent in the forest and on the water hunting and fishing with her father didn’t fit the commonly romanticized stereotype. Instead, Lindsey’s experience was emblematic of a painful reality for many Indigenous people.