Putting Tribal SovereigntyGeorgia Department of Agriculture Location: Macon, GA (Plus 3 other locations) Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Under direct supervision, he learns to inspect red meat, products, and meat processing facilities to determine compliance with legal...
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Associate Governmental Program Analyst
California Department of Agriculture Location: Telework (Remote) Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Provides analytical support to the Office and the Farm to School program with the special projects administered within the Office of Farm to Fork,...
Ultra-Processed Foods; Request for Information
Agency: USDA and FDA Action: Comments must be received by September 23, 2025 Why it matters: The US Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration are seeking public input on developing a uniform definition of ultra-processed foods (UPF or UPFs) for...
Visual Post-Mortem Inspection in Swine Slaughter Establishments
Agency: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Actions: Comments must be received by October 20, 2025 Why it matters: USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is seeking comments on a proposed rule that amends current meat inspection regulations...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Indian Country Food and Agriculture Implications
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will have impacts on federal food and nutrition policies for Tribal Nations, producers, and citizens. This law consolidates a wide range of provisions that reshape how food access, agricultural support and nutrition education are funded...
Policy Brief- August 25, 2025
Know anyone who might be a good fit for USDA’s Tribal Advisory Committee? There are four vacant seats. Submit your nomination by Sept. 22, 2025. Check out IFAI's analysis of USDA’s Final Rule on Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers. If you want to learn...
Finance Director
Makoce Agriculture Development Location: Porcupine, SD (Hybrid - Remote and In-Office) Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Create and maintain annual operating budgets Manage and track all grant spending and maintain monthly grant sheets Prepare financial...
Oceti Sakowin Food Systems Alliance (OSFSA) Coordinator
Makoce Agriculture Development Location: Porcupine, SD (Hybrid - Remote and In-Office) Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Support the OSFSA Director and CEO in carrying out the vision and work plan of the Oceti Sakowin Food Systems Alliance (OSFSA)...
Food Hub Coordinator
Makoce Agriculture Development Location: Porcupine, SD (Hybrid - Remote and In-Office) Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Support the daily operations of the Food Hub Assist in coordinating storage, transportation, and distribution plans for local food...
Food Systems Institute (FSI) Coordinator
Makoce Agriculture Department Location: Porcupine, SD (Hybrid Remote and In-Office) Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Initiative Coordination & Support: Support the FSI Director in expanding FSI programming Coordinate multiple schedules for projects,...