Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
Summary: Farm Bill - Last week, the Senate Agriculture Committee released its long-awaited Farm Bill text, the Agriculture Act of 2026. The legislation includes new safeguards against FDPIR warehouse disruptions, support for seafood producers, and advances for...
WASHINGTON-Last week, the Senate Agriculture Committee released its long-awaited Farm Bill text, the Agriculture Act of 2026. The legislation includes new safeguards against FDPIR warehouse disruptions, support for seafood producers, and advances for Tribal-led...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Deadline: October 16, 2026 Description: The SCMP supports collaborative multi-state partnerships to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through competitively funded...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Deadline: Letter of Intent due June 29, 2026; Full Application due August 10, 2026 Description: This program provides competitive grants to support bison producers, businesses,...
FAYETTEVILLE, AR - Today, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative released an in-depth analysis of the impacts of USDA’s plans to significantly reorganize the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) on Indian Country. Under the reorganization plan, the Food and...
Summary: Farm Bill: Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) is expected to introduce the Senate’s version of the Farm Bill on Tuesday, June 23. The Committee is expected to mark up the legislation in July. The House passed their version of the Farm...
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. – With support from the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) at the University of Arkansas School of Law recently announced their 2026 Law and Policy Fellow. Elizabeth Stroud...
Summary: FDPIR Tribal leader Caucus. IFAI and NAFDPIR will be hosting a Virtual Tribal Leader Caucus on June 16 at 1-2pm CT on the upcoming FDPIR consultation. IFAI will provide policy updates and background on consultation topics announced by USDA. Register for the...
WASHINGTON - On June 3, the House Appropriations Committee advanced legislation funding the Department of Interior for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill increases funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) by almost 30%, a significant increase amidst cost-cutting...
Summary: FDPIR Tribal leader Caucus. IFAI and NAFDPIR will be hosting a Virtual Tribal Leader Caucus on June 16 at 1-2pm CT on the upcoming FDPIR consultation. IFAI will provide policy updates and background on consultation topics announced by USDA. Register for the...