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Putting Tribal Sovereignty in Food Sovereignty

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The market value of agricultural products sold by AI/AN producers reached $6.1 Billion* in 2022.

*Does not include government payments.

Our mission is to enhance the health and wellness of tribal communities by advancing healthy food systems, diversified economic development, and cultural food traditions.

What We Do

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) focuses on putting tribal sovereignty in food sovereignty, promoting tribally driven solutions to revitalize and advance traditional food systems and diversified economic development throughout Indian Country. IFAI provides Tribal governments, producers, and food businesses with educational resources, policy research, and strategic legal analysis as a foundation for building robust food economies.

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Policy & Research

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EATS Academy
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Youth Programs

Native Youth Programs
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Food Safety Training for Indian Country
Free Training In-Person or Online
Food Safety Needs Assessment

Funding Opportunities

Grants and funding opportunities are key tools for many Tribes and Tribal producers. However, navigating the list of programs available can be challenging. To help, IFAI staff stay on top of the latest grants and opportunities. Check out the latest list by clicking the button below.

Job Opportunities

IFAI’s job board is intended to be a resource for Native Americans and Alaska Natives interested in employment and internship opportunities that focus primarily on Indigenous food and agriculture policy and law. However, the job board is also open to other types of opportunities in the following:

  • US Federal / State Departments and Agencies
  • Federally Recognized Tribes and organizations
  • Educational Institutions
  • IFAI’s partner agencies, including members of the Native Farm Bill Coalition
  • IFAI’s partner agencies, including members of the Native Farm Bill Coalition

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Nutritionist

by | Mar 17, 2024 | Federal | 0 Comments

Department of Health and Human Services Location: Poplar, MT Closing Date: May 29, 2024 Duties Include: Counsel patients and families in nutrition principles, medical...

Loan Analyst

by | Mar 17, 2024 | Federal | 0 Comments

USDA: Farm Service Agency Location: Avondale, AZ Closing Date: March 26, 2024 Duties Include: Provide support and assistance to the Farm Loan Chief, and Farm Loan...

Water Quality Student Summer Intern

by | Mar 6, 2024 | Tribal | 0 Comments

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Location: Wyandotte, OK Closing Date: March 15, 2024 Duties Include: Assists the Water Quality Control Officer with water sampling...

Self Governance and Grants Analyst-Citizen Potawatomi Nation

by | Feb 28, 2024 | Tribal | 0 Comments

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Location: Shawnee, OK Closing Date: March 22, 2024 Duties Include: Prepare all aspects of grant proposals including program narratives,...

Regenerative Agriculture Curriculum Specialist & Technical Advisor-Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska

by | Feb 23, 2024 | Tribal | 0 Comments

Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska Location: White Cloud, KS Closing Date: March 22, 2024 Duties Include: Design and build out CERNA’s regenerative agriculture...

Featured Articles

Celebrating Women’s History Month – Carly Griffith Hotvedt

Celebrating Women’s History Month – Carly Griffith Hotvedt

To celebrate National Women’s History Month, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative is highlighting women who are blazing the trail for others in Indian Country food and agriculture. This week, we're featuring our Associate Executive Director, Carly Griffith...

IFAI In the News – Growing the Next Generation

IFAI In the News – Growing the Next Generation

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's youth programming was recently featured by Tribal Business News. Find an except of the article below, and click the button at the bottom of the page to access the full article. As nearly two-thirds of the farmers in...

Erin-Parker

We are supporting tribes, that’s what we are, we’re a service organization. So every time someone supports our work, they are supporting Indian Country and Tribal Sovereignty.

- Erin Parker, J.D., LL.M.

Executive Director

Our Partners

Our work depends on the generous support we receive from the partners listed below.

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Intertribal Agriculture Council
Newman's Own Foundation
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