Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
In July 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a sweeping reorganization plan that could significantly affect Tribal governments, producers, and service delivery across Indian Country. The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) has...
In the summer of 2024, the Chickasaw and Cherokee Nations led impactful implementations of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) Program, a federal nutrition program designed to reduce food insecurity among children during the summer months when school...
Growing Potential: Voices from the 11th Annual Native Youth in Agriculture Summit Each summer, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) hosts a transformative event that brings together Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian youth from across...
As IFAI enters its 13th year of serving Indian Country our Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherokee Nation) has a message for all of our stakeholders. When you think of the next generation of Native agriculturalists, who comes to mind? While we work to...
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) is hosting the 11th Annual Youth in Agriculture Leadership Summit. The summit brings together Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian youth, ages 18-24, from across Indian Country to the University of...
Makoce Agriculture Development is leading the way in the poultry industry with their revolutionary programs to support tribal producers. Founder and CEO, Nick Hernandez joined Tish Mindemann for the final installment of Makin' Scratch. When discussing Makoce,...
A vital participation opportunity for Indian Country agriculture producers is coming up soon. Beginning June 16, 2025, nominations open for local elections to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committees. The FSA plays an...
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...