Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
Key takeaways for Indian Country Last week, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced plans to relocate its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah. They will close regional forestry offices, replacing them with state-based offices and a network of operational service...
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - We are excited to announce that the Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit applications HAVE BEEN EXTENDED! What does this mean for you? If you are a Native youth, age 18-24 and have not applied, you still have time! This...
IFAI Bill Analysis: S.3994 - PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act Bill Text Sponsors: Sens. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) Current status: Introduced – 3/4/26 Summary This bill amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to authorize USDA to enter...
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - On March 18, IFAI held a webinar on the 2026 House Farm Bill, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R.7567), highlighting key provisions impacting Indian Country. The Policy Team also discussed agricultural provisions in the One Big...
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - Late last year, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) released its new Tribal Governance Guide to Food and Agriculture, a comprehensive resource designed to serve as a one-stop-shop for Tribal governments seeking to navigate and...
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. -FDPIR Produce Training is a 2-day in-person training designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for FDPIR program operators to support staff receiving produce through the USDA Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (USDA...
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 is hiring a 2026 Law and Policy Fellow. Third-year law students and recent law school...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Agriculture Committee held a markup of their proposed Farm Bill, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R.7567) on March 3 and 4, passing the bill out of committee 34 – 17. Seven Democrats joined Republicans to pass the...
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reopening its call for nominations on three Secretarial appointments to the USDA Tribal Advisory Committee. These members will be appointed by Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and will be expected to...
FAYETTVILLE, AR. - This analysis examines the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans, jointly released by the U.S. Departments of Health & Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA)in January 2026.We begin with a brief explanation of the changes these new...