Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
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...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Feb. 13, the House Committee on Agriculture released its long-awaited Farm Bill draft, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R.7567). The Committee will hold a markup beginning March 3. Background The Farm Bill is an important...
WASHINGTON, D.C. & FAYETTEVILLE, AR — The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) today announced the launch of a new collaborative digital resource hub designed to empower Tribal Nations in exercising...
Join Indian Country food and agriculture leaders and policy experts as they explore the growing national momentum behind Tribal Departments of Agriculture and what it means for food sovereignty, governance, and future generations. 🎙 Moderated by: Mark Trahant...
After years of collaborative work to expand opportunities for Tribal agricultural development, the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), in partnership with the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI), successfully worked with the members of the National...
We are excited to announce that the Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit applications are now open! What does this mean for you? This Summit is a chance to connect with other Natives from across the country, create memories, learn more about...
How can Indigenous academics support Indigenous students? In this final episode of Rooted Wisdom, we interview Greg Jones (Shawnee Nation), Director of Native American Student Services; and Marty Matlock (Cherokee Nation), Professor of Ecological Engineering, about...
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) entered 2025 in a moment of significant change across Indian Country. Shifts in federal leadership and policy brought new challenges and opportunities for Tribal Nations and Tribal producers, all while they...