Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
In the latest episode of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s (IFAI) podcast Rooted Wisdom: Exploring Tribal Agriculture, host Tish Mindemann explores resources developed by the University of Arkansas and IFAI to support Native producers and tax...
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) at the University of Arkansas School of Law recently welcomed its tenth class of Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit participants to the University of Arkansas campus. Nearly 40 Native Youth...
Tribal Business News recently featured the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative regarding delivery disruptions impacting the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) nationwide. Here is an excerpt of the article. Click the button at the bottom of...
The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), Center for Nutrition and Health Impact (the Center, formerly the Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition), Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI), and UnidosUS, today announced a Request for Application for...
Tribal Nations utilizing the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) are experiencing disruptions, impacting more than 100 Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs). FDPIR packages — sourced through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural...
The Farm Service Agency, often abbreviated as FSA, is an agency under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). FSA can serve as a vital conduit for delivering crucial resources, technical assistance, and financial support to Native farmers and ranchers nationwide....
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released updated its departmental regulation (DR) regarding Tribal consultations in DR (1350-002) Tribal Consultation on April 30, 2024. IFAI is in the process of reviewing that information in the DR and analyzing its impact....
After leading the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) as the organization’s executive director since 2020, Erin Parker, J.D., L.L.M., has announced her resignation, effective as of Friday, May 31, 2024. Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherokee Nation) J.D.,...
Tribes and Tribal citizens across the country are investing in food and agricultural systems at record amounts, with the industry reaching nearly $6.2 billion annual market value, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture. The Indigenous Food and Agriculture...
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Executive Director, Erin Parker, provided remarks during the Native American Agriculture Fund's second annual State of Native Agriculture Address. Erin highlighted Indian Country insights from the 2022 data as well as...