Navajo Agricultural Products Industry

NOW HIRING: Pivot Irrigation Technician Regular Full-Time Closing Date 06/07/24 SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Irrigation Manager, the Pivot Irrigation Technician will be responsible for operating and maintaining center pivot irrigation systems by troubleshooting, dismantling and reassembling irrigation systems to ensure water delivery to all crop areas. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/g7Wef9qj To apply, visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/gHvMxia 📌REMINDER 📌 NAPI Job Fair Wednesday, May 29, 2024 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. NAPI Headquarters, 6 miles south of Farmington, NM on HWY 371 🖊 Documents to bring (as applicable): - Driver's License (or Gov't Issued ID) - Certificate of Indian Blood (Navajo Pref.) - DD214 Form (Veteran's Pref.) NAPI is an EEO Employer. Hiring will be done in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act.

On May 22, NAPI's Sales Coordinators visited and toured the Roadrunner Food Bank in Albuquerque, NM. In recent months, Navajo Pride products were included in the food distribution to provide hunger relief across the state of New Mexico, including the Navajo Nation. Per the website, Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico is a member of "Feeding America" and the largest non-profit organization dedicated to solving food insecurity in New Mexico. Navajo Agricultural Products Industry is proud to partner with the Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico to feed those in need. To learn more about donating food, money, or your time at Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico, please visit their website at https://www.rrfb.org/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2024 NAPI ISSUES REMAINING PAYMENT OF APPROVED $2M TO THE NAVAJO NATION FOR FY24 FARMINGTON, NM – On May 17, Navajo Agricultural Products Industry (“NAPI”) issued the remaining dividend payment of $333,333.34 to the Navajo Nation for Fiscal Year 2024 to complete a total amount of $2 million. The payments were authorized and approved by NAPI’s Board of Directors with Resolution No. BDAU-1-23 on August 29, 2023. “On behalf of the Board of Directors at Navajo Agricultural Products Industry, we would like to present this quarterly capital contribution in accordance with Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren’s directive for Navajo Nation Business Enterprises to make a monetary return to the Navajo Nation and Navajo people,” said Lawrence Platero, NAPI Board Member. “NAPI continues to strive to generate revenue to assist the needs of the Navajo Nation.” The initial payment of $1 million was presented to the Resources and Development Committee of the 25th Navajo Nation Council during a regular meeting on October 25, 2023. The ensuing payments of $333,333.34 were issued each quarter on December 15, March 22, and current payment on May 17. The dividend payments are paid from NAPI’s operating account as a partial repayment of the capital contribution from the Navajo Nation. Per the Navajo Nation Council, the funds will be delivered to the Navajo Nation Office of the Controller and applied to this year’s comprehensive budget, which funds direct services and other resources that benefit the Navajo people and communities. NAPI is a wholly owned enterprise of the Navajo Nation responsible for operating and managing a commercial farm on land held in trust by the United States for the Navajo Nation under legislation authorizing the Navajo Indian Irrigation Project (“NIIP”). For more information regarding NAPI, visit navajopride.com # # #

Looking for a REGULAR FULL-TIME or SEASONAL JOB?! APPLY at NAPI on MARCH 29! NAPI is ACTIVELY HIRING for the following OPEN POSITIONS: REGULAR FULL-TIME: · Canal System Technician – Open Until Filled · Cashier – Open Until Filled · Control Center Operator – Open Until Filled · Journeyman Electrician – Open Until Filled · O&M Electrician – Open Until Filled · Plant Operator – Open Until Filled · Pivot Irrigation Technician – Closing Date 06/07/24 · Safety Security Officer – Open Until Filled · Technical Services Manager – Open Until Filled · Warehouse Supervisor – Open Until Filled SEASONAL · Equipment Operator – Open Until Filled · Field Operations Coordinator – Open Until Filled · Scale Clerk – Open Until Filled For a complete description of the job listing above, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gHvMxia Applications are accepted online as well. We look forward to hearing from you! **** Please SHARE ****

JOIN THE N.A.P.I. TEAM! Come to N.A.P.I. Main Headquarters and apply! For a complete listing of our current open positions, visit https://lnkd.in/gHvMxia

On March 28, the 15th Annual Vietnam Veterans & Women Warrior Honor Walk traveled through NAPI on NM Vietnam Veterans Memorial HWY (HWY 371). The participants honored Purple Heart Recipients and Women Warriors and is sponsored by the Doolkai (Upper Fruitland) Vietnam Veterans with the Eastern Agency Vietnam Veterans. The Veterans began their Honor Walk in Thoreau, NM on March 26 with breaks in Crownpoint and Lake Valley. All Veterans and bikers are welcome to participate. Live updates are provided on KNDN Radio Station, 960 AM. *** PLEASE DRIVE WITH CAUTION when traveling near the participants on HWY 371 and N36. *** With respect, honor, and gratitude - Thank you Veterans!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2024 NAPI ISSUES ANOTHER DIVIDEND PAYMENT TOWARD APPROVED $2 MILLION TO THE NAVAJO NATION FARMINGTON, NM – Another dividend payment of $333,333.34 was issued to the Navajo Nation by Navajo Agricultural Products Industry (“NAPI”) on March 22. The payment was authorized and approved by NAPI’s Board of Directors on August 29, 2023, with Resolution BDAU-1-23, and part of a total amount of $2 million. The first payment of $1 million was presented to the 25th Navajo Nation Council’s Resources and Development Committee (“RDC”) during an RDC regular meeting on October 25, 2023. Thereafter, a payment of $333,333.34 was issued on December 15, 2023. The most current payment has brought the total amount to $1,666.666.68. By the next quarter, the final payment will be issued to total the $2 million payment. The dividend payments are paid from NAPI’s Operating Account as a partial repayment of the Capital Contribution from the Navajo Nation. During the presentation of the initial payment, RDC Vice-Chair Casey Allen Johnson (Cameron, Coalmine Canyon, Birdsprings, Leupp, Tolani Lake) said it was “encouraging to know that enterprises like NAPI are giving back to the Nation although they aren’t required to.” NAPI’s leadership took note and encourages other Navajo enterprises to follow the company mission of “creating value for our people” by contributing back to the Navajo Nation. Per the Navajo Nation Council, the funds will be delivered to the Navajo Nation Office of the Controller and applied to this year’s comprehensive budget, which funds direct services and other resources that benefit the Navajo people and communities. NAPI is a wholly owned enterprise of the Navajo Nation charged with operating and managing a commercial farm on land held in trust by the United States for the Navajo Nation under legislation authorizing the Navajo Indian Irrigation Project (“NIIP”). For more information regarding NAPI, visit navajopride.com # # #

Are you a nonprofit organization in the local community in need of assistance? The Donation Program at Navajo Agricultural Products Industry (N.A.P.I.) supports nonprofit organizations that addresses community issues such as: - hunger relief - environmental concerns - local and sustainable agriculture - and health and human services At N.A.P.I., our core values include sustainability, community support, healthy eating, education, and a commitment to local growers. It is our focus to support innovative groups that share our common mission and will strive to make the world a better place. The next deadline for applications is Tuesday, February 13, 2024. For an application, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gFBJn_nM We look forward to hearing from you!

Navajo Agricultural Products Industry is NOW HIRING! Check out the link below to see a full list of our OPEN SEASONAL and REGULAR FULL-TIME positions. We look forward to hearing from you! https://conta.cc/3U1LOZX

Navajo Agricultural Products Industry wishes everyone the blessings and joys of Christmas and a bright new year ahead! During the holidays, NAPI Region 2 Store will be CLOSED on Monday, December 25 and Monday, January 1st to observe Christmas and New Years. All other hours will reflect the normal business hours for Region 2 Store, which is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., last purchase for hay at 4:30 p.m. Hours of operation dependent on weather conditions. Happy Holidays!