Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
The University of Arkansas campus is bustling with students once more as the fall 2024 semester begins. The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative recently had the chance to welcome new and transferring students during the Native and Indigenous Student A-Week...
The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), Center for Nutrition and Health Impact (the Center, formerly the Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition), Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI), and UnidosUS, today announced a Request for Application for...
University of Minnesota Location: Twin Cities Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed starting mid to late January 2026 Duties Include: Involves research and teaching that supports the mission of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition. Expected to develop a...
Summary: There are two Congressional hearings on Tuesday from the House Appropriations Committee and the House Committee on Natural Resources. Notes relevant to Tribal food and agriculture will be posted next week. Two Federal Register notices of interest this week...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service Deadline: April 15, 2026 Description: This grant assists eligible applicants (e.g., agricultural producers, agricultural producer groups, and farmer and rancher...
Intertribal Agriculture Council Location: WFH / Remote Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret contracts, including those related to grants, sponsorships, services, and vendor agreements Assist in ensuring compliance...
University of Arkansas: Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative Location: Fayetteville, AR (Remote work is an option) Closing Date: February 24, 2026 Duties Include: Responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining a comprehensive communication, outreach, and...
Oregon Department of Agriculture Location: Klamath Falls, OR Closing Date: March 1, 2026 Duties Include: Ensure each step—stunning, bleeding, evisceration—is performed properly and safely. Identify and report deviations from approved methods or humane handling...
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Location: Tallahassee, FL Closing Date: January 31, 2026 Duties Include: Acts as a department attorney hearing officer in the Office of the Agency Clerk and Informal Hearings by conducting informal hearings...
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Location: Madison, WI Closing Date: February2, 2026 Duties Include: Responsible for program management and monitoring for activities in the International Agribusiness Center (IABC). Work with IABC...
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Location: Pierre, SD Closing Date: February 18, 2026 Duties Include: Conducting initial engineering evaluations of preliminary engineering reports and facilities plans to determine if proposed projects are...
California Department of Food & Agriculture Location: Sacramento County, CA Closing Date: February 4, 2026 Duties Include: Conduct meetings with the Branch Chief and Division Director to develop and maintain a rule-making plan for the upcoming year. Answer complex...