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Putting Tribal Sovereignty in Food Sovereignty

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The market value of agricultural products sold by AI/AN producers reached $6.1 Billion* in 2022.

*Does not include government payments.

Our mission is to enhance the health and wellness of tribal communities by advancing healthy food systems, diversified economic development, and cultural food traditions.

What We Do

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) focuses on putting tribal sovereignty in food sovereignty, promoting tribally driven solutions to revitalize and advance traditional food systems and diversified economic development throughout Indian Country. IFAI provides Tribal governments, producers, and food businesses with educational resources, policy research, and strategic legal analysis as a foundation for building robust food economies.

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Funding Opportunities

Grants and funding opportunities are key tools for many Tribes and Tribal producers. However, navigating the list of programs available can be challenging. To help, IFAI staff stay on top of the latest grants and opportunities. Check out the latest list by clicking the button below.

Job Opportunities

IFAI’s job board is intended to be a resource for Native Americans and Alaska Natives interested in employment and internship opportunities that focus primarily on Indigenous food and agriculture policy and law. However, the job board is also open to other types of opportunities in the following:

  • US Federal / State Departments and Agencies
  • Federally Recognized Tribes and organizations
  • Educational Institutions
  • IFAI’s partner agencies, including members of the Native Farm Bill Coalition

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Nutritionist

by | Mar 17, 2024 | Federal | 0 Comments

Department of Health and Human Services Location: Poplar, MT Closing Date: May 29, 2024 Duties Include: Counsel patients and families in nutrition principles, medical...

Loan Analyst

by | Mar 17, 2024 | Federal | 0 Comments

USDA: Farm Service Agency Location: Avondale, AZ Closing Date: March 26, 2024 Duties Include: Provide support and assistance to the Farm Loan Chief, and Farm Loan...

Tribal Food Program Assistant

by | Feb 19, 2024 | Tribal | 0 Comments

Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Location: Portland, OR Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Work under the guidance and direction of the FDPIR...

Tribal Food Program Coordinator

by | Feb 19, 2024 | Tribal | 0 Comments

Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Location: Portland, OR Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include:  Maintain and lead the coordination of a nutritious,...

Agri Program Manager

by | Feb 11, 2024 | State | 0 Comments

Arkansas Department of Agriculture Location: Little Rock, AR Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Provides general supervision of the work of a subordinate...

Featured Articles

2024 State of Native Agriculture Address – IFAI’s Remarks

2024 State of Native Agriculture Address – IFAI’s Remarks

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Executive Director, Erin Parker, provided remarks during the Native American Agriculture Fund's second annual State of Native Agriculture Address. Erin highlighted Indian Country insights from the 2022 data as well as...

Celebrating Women’s History Month – Past, Present, and Future

Celebrating Women’s History Month – Past, Present, and Future

This week the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative would like to close our Women’s History Month series by bringing attention to the dedicated and passionate women across Indian Country who work every day to ensure we have enough food, fiber, and fuel for...

In the News: Successful Farming

In the News: Successful Farming

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Executive Director, Erin Parker, was recently featured in Successful Farming. Check out an excerpt of the article below. Agriculture in Indian Country was a nearly $6.5 billion industry in 2022, according to the most...

Erin-Parker

We are supporting tribes, that’s what we are, we’re a service organization. So every time someone supports our work, they are supporting Indian Country and Tribal Sovereignty.

- Erin Parker, J.D., LL.M.

Executive Director

Our Partners

Our work depends on the generous support we receive from the partners listed below.

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Intertribal Agriculture Council
Newman's Own Foundation
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