Putting Tribal SovereigntyThis year IFAI has greatly expanded our team to better assist Indian Country. We have been able to provide assistance and resources for hundreds of Tribal producers and Tribal leaders. Check out our annual report to see where we made an impact!
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What does the Farm Bill extension mean for Indian Country? Q&A with IFAI’s Kristiana Coutu
After a couple of tumultuous months, the Farm Bill is officially extended. In mid-November, just before Congress left town for the holiday break, the House and Senate agreed to a one-year extension of the current Farm Bill with a new expiration date of Sept. 30,...
CDFIs Address Credit Challenges in Indian Country
A recent subcommittee hearing of the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs highlighted the work of Native-serving Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Senators heard testimony on the continued challenges these unique...
Virtual Tribal Caucus November 9
Join the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative for a Tribal Caucus on November 9, 2023, at 2 p.m. central. The caucus will serve as an opportunity to review and discuss the proposed U.S. Department of Interior Agricultural Leasing regulation updates. This...
Research and Education
Please note, this resource is from an earlier Farm Bill cycle and does not reflect the updated, 2025 Farm Bill process. Find IFAI's 2025 Farm Bill Tracker here. Research is a cornerstone of academic institutions, enabling innovation and advancement in various fields....
Food and Nutrition Service Proposed Changes Impacting Tribes and Tribal Citizens
The Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is proposing changes to Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and the Food Distribution Program (FDPIR) on Indian Reservation regulations. USDA’s goal for these changes is to increase program access and parity. The Indigenous...
Nutrition
Please note, this resource is from an earlier Farm Bill cycle and does not reflect the updated, 2025 Farm Bill process. Find IFAI's 2025 Farm Bill Tracker here. The Farm Bill's impact on Native American nutrition is multifaceted, ranging from direct support through...
Credit Access
According to NFBC's Gaining Ground, There a general lack of commercial credit on Tribal lands due to: land use restrictions, administrative process delays, legal challenges, and loan readiness. What does credit access look like in Indian Country, and why is it...
Conservation
Please note, this resource is from an earlier Farm Bill cycle and does not reflect the updated, 2025 Farm Bill process. Find IFAI's 2025 Farm Bill Tracker here. The Farm Bill has included conservation programs since its beginning, as the first Farm Bill was a...
Rural and Economic Development
Please note, this resource is from an earlier Farm Bill cycle and does not reflect the updated, 2025 Farm Bill process. Find IFAI's 2025 Farm Bill Tracker here. While the Farm Bill has included a Rural Development Title since the 1970s, many Farm Bill programs across...