Putting Tribal SovereigntyHeadline: UPDATE: USDA cancels LFPA25 funding, will honor LFPA and LFPA+ agreements March 8, 2025 After initially announcing it was accepting applications for the latest round of Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative...
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What is Rural Development, Why Does it Matter to Indian Country?
Tribal Nations often exist in some of the country’s most remote and rural areas. Because of this, Tribal investments and enterprises support greater opportunities for rural America to thrive and experience economic success. Tribal Nations spur rural job creation,...
IFAI Releases Farm Bill Comparison Summary
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's comparison summary provides an analysis of Tribal-specific provisons included in H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 and the Rural Prospecrity and Food Security Act of 2024. IFAI serves as the...
IFAI Hosts Webinar on Executive Orders’ Impact on Tribal Food and Agriculture
IFAI Hosts Webinar on Executive Orders' impact on Tribal Food and Agriculture A new presidential administration means new executive orders. The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative held an informational webinar on Feb. 26, 2025, to discuss the impact of recent...
January 2025 Farm Bill Update
January 2025 Farm Bill Update Extending Farm Bills while drafting successors was once rare but has become common. The 118th Congress didn't reauthorize the 2018 Farm Bill. Instead, they opted for two single-year extensions in November 2023 and December 2024. The...
Feds Request Indian Country input on new Child Nutrition Programs Tribal Pilot Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks feedback from Indian Country on the Child Nutrition Tribal Pilot Projects Following on the heels of other successful pilot projects giving Tribes’ increased local control, the pilot will allow Tribal operations to...
In the News: Tulsa World Op-Ed
The Tulsa World recently published an op-ed by the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt. In the piece, Griffith Hotvedt highlights the important role food and agriculture play in Tribal sovereignty. Find an excerpt of...
The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Scientific Report Provides Historic Inclusion of Indigenous Nutritional Needs
The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee released its scientific report in December 2024. The Guidelines influence nutrition program standards and federal recommendations for the next five years. The inclusion of a Tribal-focused pilot study and renowned Tribal...
IFAI Releases Annual Report
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative had a busy and successful year, marked by growth and increased services, furthering IFAI’s mission to enhance the health and wellness of Tribal communities by advancing healthy food systems, diversified economic...
In the News: Bloomberg
The 2024 Bloomberg American Health Initiative Summit recently had a panel discussion that featured Kelli Case, Senior Staff Attorney at the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative and a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation. The summit, held in Washington, D.C., brought...