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On a hot summer day in 2005,
400 plus Hispanic, Latino,
African-American, Asian, and
other minority farmers and
ranchers gathered for the first
time in Las Cruces, New Mexico
to write a new chapter in
American Agriculture
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Sembrando Raices:
"Building Leadership & Nurturing Our Legacy…"
The theme was
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First Annual Conference
August 25-27, 2005, Las Cruces, NM
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They came from New Mexico
the host state, Arizona,
Colorado, Texas, California,
Oregon, Washington, North and
South Carolina, as well as from
far away places deep in Mexican
territory, Chihuahua, Coahuila,
Zacatecas, and the Federal
District
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Perhaps overwhelmed by the
growing burdens encountered,
but prepared to take their share
of responsibility, they started
with a simple benediction
and the planting of
an oak tree…
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And their leaders guided them
to fulfill their dreams and to
inspire every one who cares
about the future of the nation…
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HFRA Board Members 2005-2006
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Edward Provencio, HFRA, Inc. Treasurer
Margie Huerta, Mistress of Ceremonies
Lupe Garcia, NALHFR, Inc. Las Cruces, New Mexico
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. .
Legislative breakfast session
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Tom Hofeller, USDA, FSA, Washington, D.C.
Conversation Track 1- B"Programs and Resources for Farmers
and Ranchers"
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Rudy Arredondo, President/CEO Washington, D.C.
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And so they march to meet the Secretary…
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Patiently waiting…
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Take a note of one of our sponsors…
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And welcome him with mariachis and
goodwill…
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The Forums: A USDA commitment to obtain public input to develop recommendations for the new farm bill.
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The message…
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Rolling up his sleeves and ready to listen…
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Dionicio "Donnie" Valdez II, NALHFR, Weslaco, Texas
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FFA Leader
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4H Leader
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NALHFRLeadersand Advocates outliningmajor issuesand concernsaffecting minorityfarmers andranchers…
Lupe Garcia, NALHFR, Las Cruces, New Mexico
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Prof. Juan Marinez, Michigan State University
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Luz Bazan Gutierrez, NALHFR, Yakima, Washington
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Alex Contreras, Rancher, Sour Lake, Texas
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USDA Secretary with the NAVAJO NATION Chief
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Rick Lopez, USDA - FSA Director, New Mexico
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Dr. Gonzalez, New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture
Hezekiah Gibson, Producer, Manning, South Carolina
Alvin Alston, Producer, Sumter, South Carolina
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Jennifer Carter, NALHFR Conference Coordinator
Rudy Arredondo, NALHFR President/CEO Mon S. Yee, Professor, California State Polytechnic, Pomona
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Lupe Garcia, NALHFR, Las Cruces, New Mexico and
Hezekiah Gibson, Producer, Manning, South Carolina
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Sheena Xiong, President, New American Farming Assn.
Andres Madrigal, Producer, Salinas, California and friend.
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Hon. Dr. Miley Gonzalez, New Mexico's Secretary of Agriculture
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USDA - Agricultural Marketing Service was represented by:
Brain Wright, John Langenegger, Vernon Burkholder, Ben Robles, Ricardo Krajewski, Patrick Romero, and Arthur Neal
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Brainstorming session with Collette Harrell and
Jennifer Samolyk, HOWREY LLP - Washington office…
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Vernon Parker, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, USDA
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Dr. Miley Gonzalez, New Mexico's Secretary of Agriculture
Lorette Picciano, Executive Director, Rural Coalition
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Alicia Rodriguez, Office of Outreach USDA,Vernon Parker, Assistant Secretary Office of Civil Rights,
Annabelle Romero, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights.
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Secretary's Mike Johanns sharing his Farm Forum experiences…
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Arnoldo Cantu, President,
Minority Agricultural Producers, Rio Grande Valley, Texas
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Hon. Eligio "Kika" De La Garza, Representative (Ret.) U.S. House - Texas 15th Dist. Ricardo Krajewski, Economist, USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service, Washington, D.C.
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History was made in Las Cruces,
New Mexico, on August 2005.
And then…
They entertained themselves…
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with serenatas…
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and mariachis…
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Mariachi Real de Chihuahua
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A cultural event highlight
a hat-exchange by two famous cowboys…
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The "First Annual Conference" concluded with a Gala Event and Award Dinner honoring the Hon. Eligio "Kika" De la Garza with
NALHFR First "Lifetime Achievement Award"
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Born in Mercedes, Hidalgo County, Texas, Sept. 22, 1927
At age 17 enlisted in the Navy and serves until 1946Served in Korea with the Army's 37th Artillery DivisionEarned Law degree from St Mary's Univ. in 1952 the sameyear he was elected to the Texas House of RepresentativesAfter six terms in Austin, in 1964 he was elected to the USHouse of Representatives, were he served for 36 years
Thirteen of those were served as the Chairman of theAgriculture Committee, successfully leading the way forthe House to passed three successful omnibus farm billsThose of 1981, 1985, and 1990. In addition to his many recognitions he is the recipient ofthe Order of the Aztec Eagle, the highest honor Mexicocan bestow on a foreigner…
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Hon. Eligio "Kika De La Garza, and his spouse…
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Hon. Dr. Miley Gonzalez, New Mexico's Secretary of Agriculture and his spouse enjoying the gala…
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Hon. Eligio "Kika" De La GarzaMrs. Cecila "Cicy" Davila, Rancher, Hargill, Texas
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Lorette Picciano, Executive Director, Rural Coalition
Alex Contreras, Rancher, Sour Lake, Texas
Jennifer Carter, NALHFR Conference Coordinator
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Jennifer Samolyk with Margie Huerta, Conference's
Mistress of Ceremonies, and Collette Harrell
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Lorette Picciano, Executive Director, Rural Coalition
Alvin Alston, Farmer, Sumter, South Carolina
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Mr. & Mrs. Marcelino Davila, Rancher, Hargill, Texas
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Selma Navarro, HLPANR participant and mother with
Isadora Genesis, baby, San Antonio,TX
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And they danced the night away….
Margie Huerta, Mistress of Ceremonies
Edward Provencio, HFRA, Inc. Treasurer
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Conference Host CommitteePaul Gutierrez, State Dir., USDA NM Office of Rural Development
Lupe Garcia, Pres., HFR of America, Las Cruces, NM
Dr. Miley Gonzalez, Secretary, New Mexico Department of Agriculture
Carlos Marantes, Director, Agriculture Workers Project, El Paso, Texas
Arnoldo Cantu, Pres., Minority Agric. Producers, Rio Grande Valley
Pete Grijalva Jr. President, Hispanic Farmers Assn., El Paso, Texas
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The NALHFR Board will like to thank:USDA - Office of Outreach & Diversity
Risk Management Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
RURAL COALITION
Hispanic Organization Leadership Alliance (HOLA)
John Deere
Willy C. Velasquez Foundation
SANGHA - A fair trade store
Hispanic Farmers and Ranchers of America Inc.
Minority Agricultural Producers
Rural Community Development Resources Center
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Their journey is under way they will continue "Sembrando raices"…
Todo pasa y todo queda pero el nuestro es pasar pasar haciendo caminos caminos sobre la mar.
Golpe a golpe, verso a verso
Al andar se hace camino y al volver la vista atrasse ve la senda que nunca se ha de volver a pisar.Caminante no hay camino se hace camino al andar… Antonio Machado