Putting Tribal SovereigntyDescription: The USDA Tribal Advisory Committee is a Congress-mandated body that provides advice and guidance to the Secretary on matters relating to Tribal and Indian Affairs. The Department is reopening its call for nominations for three Secretarial appointments to...
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Chief of Staff
Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Education Location: Possible: Washington, DC; Albuquerque, NM; Oklahoma City, OK; Tulsa, OK Closing Date: March 6, 2026 Duties Include: Serve as principal advisor and liaison to the Director, BIE on administrative and...
Program Review – Subsistence Management for Public Lands in Alaska
Type of Comment: Public Notice Overview: USDA’s Forest Service and the Office of the Secretary of Interior are extending the public comment period for the review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program (FSMP). Both departments are conducting a targeted review...
Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska – 2027-28 and 2028-29 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations
Type of Action: Proposed Rule Overview: This proposed rule would update regulations for fish and shellfish seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish and shellfish for subsistence uses during 2027-28 and 2028-29 regulatory years. Public...
Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program
Type of Action: Final Rule Overview: USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) has issued a final rule to provide $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to American farmers for temporary market disruptions and increased production costs. The FBA Program will use a...
Maximum Line Speed Under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System
Type of Action: Proposed Rule Overview: USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a proposed rule allowing establishments under the NSIS to have more control in determining their own line speeds. Under this proposed rule, FSIS also proposes that its...
Maximum Line Speed Rates for Young Chicken and Turkey Establishments Operating Under the New Poultry Inspection System
Type of Action: Proposed Rule Overview: USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a proposed rule amending regulations related to line speed rates for chicken and turkey establishments. Proposed amendments include allowing young chicken...
Soil Health Educator
Soil Health Institute Location: Morrisville, NC (Remote) Closing Date: March 11, 2026 Duties Include: Co-organize and co-facilitate listening sessions with Indigenous growers to understand their agricultural systems, barriers, needs, and opportunities that can be...
2026 Native Food Sovereignty Grant
Type of Funding: Grant Agency/Organization: First Nations Development Insitutue Deadline: March 17, 2026 (5 pm MT) Description: Part of the Native Agriculture and Food Systems Investments program, this grant supports Tribes in exercising self-determination and...
Communications Officer
Akiptan Location: Eagle Butte, SD Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Provide information and answer questions to potential borrowers and current clients on programs with Akiptan. Ensures completion and compliance of the content strategy. This includes...