This project will continue the long-running FRTEP presence for the people of the Navajo Nation through the Navajo Nation Window Rock Extension program. The Navajo Nation Extension program was created in 1991 with the Tri-State Extension office (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah) and initially encompassed all 27,425 sq/miles of the Navajo reservation. The extension program continues to preserve an important collaborative environment by meeting Extension needs of clientele across the vast Navajo Nation. The Navajo Nation-Window Rock operation develops cross-institutional coordination support mechanisms to enhance programs and activities of Extension providers throughout three Agencies on the Navajo reservation (Fort Defiance, Chinle and the southern half of the Eastern Agency). This includes liaison work to build community support for culturally relevant Extension programming and introducing new technologies through these outreach efforts. Economic & community development, youth, health, and education are priorities for the Navajo Nation and there is a need for implementation of strong, accessible, culturally appropriate agricultural and conservation programs to revitalize the rural economy for self-sufficiency, promote connections between the health of the land and the health of its people, and provide opportunities for youth development and education enrichment. Program coordination is critical to prevent duplication of efforts and maximize efficient allocation of limited resources. The ability of the Window Rock Extension Agent to facilitate outreach strengthens the goal of supporting the American Indian Producer in Today's Economy through culturally appropriate programming and encourages collaborative forums that directly contribute to Empowering American Indian Youth.