Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) is spotlighting the growing momentum of poultry production across Indian Country, driven by the dedication and innovation of its Technical Assistance Specialists. In the most recent episode of the “Rooted Wisdom” podcast, two...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is taking applications until June 27 for their Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) and their Local Food Promotion Program(LFPP). They are funded through the Local Agriculture Market...
In a timely and vital episode of Rooted Wisdom, the podcast dives deep into the challenges and resilience of the poultry industry in Indian Country. The first installment of this special series features Dr. Fred Dustin Clark, a member of the Choctaw Nation and...
On May 5, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued Secretary's Memorandum 1078-010, which clarifies how certain executive orders apply to federally recognized Indian Tribes, their citizens, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian Communities. “The...
The latest episode of Rooted Wisdom features a discussion on agricultural mental health initiatives with Josie Rudolphi, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at the University of Illinois, and Kaycee Captain, a Tribal outreach and policy specialist at the...
Since its founding more than a decade ago, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) has been a cornerstone in supporting Tribal Nations, producers, and organizations engaged in the development of their food systems. IFAI’s Tribal Enterprise Team recently...
Growth amongst Tribal producers was a bright spot in the most recent Census of Agriculture. American Indian/Alaska Native-owned operations account for more than 58,000 farms nationwide, with almost 10 percent of Tribal producers working in aquaculture or other animal...
The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), Public Law 93-638, has provided Tribes the ability to improve federal program efficiency and impact for more than 50 years. However, food and agricultural programs have largely been left out. The...
In the latest episode of the Rooted Wisdom Podcast, host Tish Mindemann interviews Carly Griffith Hotvedt, the Executive Director of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative and a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation about the crucial topic of rural development...
Filing taxes can be confusing and stressful at the best of times. With daunting rules and laws about production, ranching and grazing on Tribal reservations, as well as jurisdictions and fractionalized lands, taxes can prove even more challenging for Tribal producers....