Intern Archive Post's
Wrapping Up and Moving Forward
This year, I was working with Ogallala Commons as an intern to translate promotional materials into Spanish. With my first and second internships, I had

Spring 2015 OC Board & Advisors Meeting
On March 19th, Ogallala Commons Board and Advisers gathered in Nazareth, Texas, for Spring meetings. The first day included Board Team meetings, as well as

Seeking New Partners: February News
This month has been a busy one as Ogallala Commons staff, board, and interns travel throughout the region representing the organization. This networking and relationship-building is

Native Youth Outreach
On a warm winter day in Albuquerque, 30 youth leaders from Native communities in New Mexico, South Dakota, and Arizona, gathered for a Native Youth

The (Intern) Hunt is On
Ogallala Commons is in full intern-seeking mode! This month, board members Dawn Hampton, Simone Elder, and Tom Giessel attended the Fort Hays State University Career

College Conference on Cooperatives
Nearly 200 attendees participated in the College Conference on Cooperatives hosted by the National Farmers Union in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 19-21st. Representing Ogallala Commons

An introduction to a new adventure
My name is Anna Jolley. I moved to Lubbock, Texas in 2012 after completing a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Georgia. I

Native Youth Leaders: Revitalizing and Embracing Wellness through Food
When I was asked if I would like to participate in another internship in conjunction with the Notah Begay III Foundation and Ogallala Commons I

Fulfilling More than just a Requirement
“Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and

Engaging Youth For the Commonwealth: January News
2015 is off to a great start for Ogallala Commons! With the help of our partners, we are excited to announce some new funding and programs to

Co-ops, Eggs, and Fairs
The last few months have been a busy time with the High Plains Food Co-op (HPFC). I was able to be the face of the

From Internship to Apprenticeship
Hello there! This is the first of my five blogs for my apprenticeship with the Taos County Economic Development Corp. (TCEDC) in Taos, New Mexico.

The ace giving Day
ACE GIVING DAY Recently, the Amarillo Area Foundation reevaluated the school districts which determine what students are eligible for the ACE Scholarship program. They discovered