The Office of Agriculture and Natural Resources (OANR) recently received a donation of 48 tons of fossilized kelp meal from the TC Alliance Foundation to support agricultural producers on the Wind River Indian Reservation. The mineral amendment is being distributed to Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone producers to enhance soil health and improve crop productivity.
Since the delivery, an Eastern Shoshone producer has established a five-acre test plot on his farm, while a Northern Arapaho tribal member is utilizing the product in her garden. In addition, two Northern Arapaho producers have committed to implementing test plots on their agricultural fields to evaluate the benefits of the mineral amendment under local growing conditions.
Interest in the product has continued to increase since its arrival on the Reservation. As awareness spreads among producers, OANR anticipates additional distributions in the coming weeks. This collaboration between the TC Alliance Foundation and Tribal agricultural programs demonstrates how partnerships can provide valuable resources that improve soil health, strengthen local food production, and support the long-term sustainability of agriculture throughout the Wind River Indian Reservation.
By working together, the TC Alliance Foundation and the Office of Agriculture and Natural Resources are helping create opportunities for producers to test regenerative practices that can enhance productivity, increase resilience, and contribute to a stronger agricultural future for the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho communities.
