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Last week, Tribal Enterprise Manager, Will Seeley

Last week, Tribal Enterprise Manager, Will Seeley and Policy Specialist, Jamie Black, provided food safety training for Urban Native Growers in the Portland, Oregon area.

We’re proud to support local growers with knowledge and tools they need to keep fresh foods safe. Thank you to Oregon State University and the Food Innovation Center for welcoming us and for your commitment to food safety.

Are you a Tribal farmer or grower looking to strengthen your food safety knowledge?
The Tribal Food Safety Alliance and IFAI are offering FREE Grower Training Courses. Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen your current practices, these trainings are here to support you!

📩 Email to sign up for a training today at tribalag@uark.edu.

🔸Will Congress pass a Farm Bill? Read IFAI’s Fall

🔸Will Congress pass a Farm Bill?

Read IFAI’s Fall Legislative Outlook here: https://tr.ee/9KbYLHR12I

Happy National #TeachAg Day! 🌾 Today, we celebra

Happy National #TeachAg Day! 🌾

Today, we celebrate how agricultural education reaches beyond the walls of a classroom. We also celebrate those who teach through policy, leadership, hands-on experience, and everyday conversations. Thank you for helping youth see the many pathways and possibilities of agriculture.

A special thank you to everyone who participated as a track lead for youth summit over the summer. Your time, expertise, and enthusiasm helped create meaningful learning experiences and opportunities for the next generation. We are grateful for the impact you make!

🏛️ As Congress returns from the August recess, law

🏛️ As Congress returns from the August recess, lawmakers face a tight schedule to address must-pass legislation before the end of the year. Here's a look at the major pending bills affecting food and agriculture in Indian Country.

Read the full rundown at the link in our bio.

On August 18, USDA proposed rescinding the 2001 Ro

On August 18, USDA proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, whish has protected nearly 60 million acres of undisturbed National Forest system lands from road construction and timber harvesting.

For Tribal Nations, the stakes are significant. The process will have important implications for protecting Tribal rights, resources, cultural sites, and sovereignty.

Tribal governments can submit public comments by October 6, 2026.

Read IFAI’s full analysis at the link in our bio.

✨Last week, Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hot

✨Last week, Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt visited the Still Sovereign: Land, Law, Memory Exhibit on opening night. The Still Sovereign exhibit explores Tribal sovereignty beyond just the historical and judicial aspects, looking at land, governance, food, language, narrative, education, art, media, and the many ways our Nations practice sovereignty every day. The exhibit will be on view
at 101 Archer in Tulsa, OK now until November 21st.

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