May 13, 2025 | Agricultural Research, Featured Article, News, Press Release, Publications
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...
May 2, 2025 | Featured Article, News, Press Release, Publications
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...
Apr 25, 2025 | Agricultural Research, Featured Article, News, Press Release, Publications
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...
Apr 16, 2025 | Agricultural Research, Featured Article, News, Press Release, Publications
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...
Apr 14, 2025 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
Summary Congress is on recess for two weeks, but if you want to learn more about Executive Orders and Actions impacting Tribal food and agriculture, see IFAI’s webinar on our website here. The Food and Nutrition Service is requesting comments about the 2027 Farm to...
Apr 7, 2025 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
Summary Last week, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a field hearing in Oklahoma City to examine 50 years of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA). Seven Tribal leaders were in attendance, and their comments as well as other...
