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Secretary’s Memorandum Clarifies USDA Commitment to Tribal Trust Responsibility
On May 5, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued Secretary's Memorandum 1078-010, which clarifies how certain executive orders apply to federally recognized Indian Tribes, their citizens, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian Communities. “The...
IFAI Policy Brief May 13, 2025
Summary The House Agriculture Committee plans on holding a Tuesday night debate on the committee’s reconciliation bill text for the fiscal year with implications on many food and nutrition programs impacting Indian Country. The bill text is expected to be released 24...
Rooted Wisdom, Season 2 Episode 2: Cultivating Resilience: NCFRSAC and IFAI’s Role in Supporting Tribal Mental Health
The latest episode of Rooted Wisdom features a discussion on agricultural mental health initiatives with Josie Rudolphi, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at the University of Illinois, and Kaycee Captain, a Tribal outreach and policy specialist at the...
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Summary The House Agriculture Committee plans on holding a Tuesday night debate on the committee’s reconciliation bill text for the fiscal year with implications on...
Summary Mark your calendars for the upcoming USDA Tribal Advisory Committee’s hybrid meeting on May 7-8, 2025, taking place in Washington D.C. Registration details are...
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