Putting Tribal SovereigntyUSDA: Farm Service Agency Location: Washington, DC Closing Date: April 8, 2026 Duties Include: Coordinates the delivery of plans, procedures, and policies necessary for efficient and orderly service of all FSA programs to the field. Facilitates the efficient and...
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Deputy Chief of Management and Strategy
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service Location: Washington, DC Closing Date: March 30, 2026 Duties Include: Coordinates operational and business services for all of NRCS national headquarters. Oversees the provision of direction, coordination, and leadership...
National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) Assistant Manager
USDA: Forest Service Location: Boise, ID Closing Date: March 30, 2026 Duties Include: Analyze fire situations, available resources, and negotiates with various Geographic Areas to establish priorities for nationally shared resources. Responsible for the development...
Youth Summit Applications Have Been Extended
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - We are excited to announce that the Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit applications HAVE BEEN EXTENDED! What does this mean for you? If you are a Native youth, age 18-24 and have not applied, you still have time! This...
IFAI Analysis – PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act
IFAI Bill Analysis: S.3994 - PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act Bill Text Sponsors: Sens. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) Current status: Introduced – 3/4/26 Summary This bill amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to authorize USDA to enter...
IFAI Hosts Webinar on 2026 House Farm Bill
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - On March 18, IFAI held a webinar on the 2026 House Farm Bill, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R.7567), highlighting key provisions impacting Indian Country. The Policy Team also discussed agricultural provisions in the One Big...
Policy Brief- March 17
Summary: Register now to join IFAI’s Farm Bill Update webinar on Wednesday, Mar. 18 at 1 p.m. CT. As part of our discussion of recent Farm Bill news, we will also talk through some of the Congressional amendments offered on the House Agriculture Committee version of...
Policy Brief- March 10
Summary: IFAI completed an analysis on the amendments offered during the markup session for the House Committee version of the 2026 Farm Bill (H.R.7567) For more information on our analysis, key takeaways for Indian Country, and registration for IFAI’s upcoming Farm...
IFAI Launches Nationwide Roundtables Over Tribal Governance Guide
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - Late last year, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) released its new Tribal Governance Guide to Food and Agriculture, a comprehensive resource designed to serve as a one-stop-shop for Tribal governments seeking to navigate and...
FDIPR Produce Training to Be Held
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. -FDPIR Produce Training is a 2-day in-person training designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for FDPIR program operators to support staff receiving produce through the USDA Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (USDA...